Funerals, Memorials, and Celebrations of Life
It is always an honour to be asked to lead a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life for someone who has passed away. I have led hundreds of these services over the years and no two are ever the same. I specialize in creating a service that is bespoke to your loved one and the life they led.
If you choose me to be your officiant, I will work closely with you and any family and friends to create a meaningful service. This usually involves at least one longer meeting, either in person or over Zoom, to talk about what kind of service you would like, music and reading choices, and to listen and learn about your loved one.
I am able to offer services that are fully religious (Methodist), fully non-religious, or anywhere in between. No matter what type of service you choose, it will be unique to your loved one and honour their life and memory.
I will also work directly with the funeral home about the details of the Order of Service and payment of my fee so you don’t have to worry about those things. Services can be held at any of the churches I serve or at the crematorium. I primarily officiate services in the Monmouth, Newport, Cardiff, and Bristol areas, but am happy to travel further if needed.
What is the difference between a funeral, memorial, and celebration of life?
Generally, the service is called a funeral when the body is present, and a memorial or celebration of life when the body is not present. However, the language is interchangeable and I am happy to use whatever wording you are most comfortable with.