Saying Goodbye

“I opened the door and waited for grief to leave, but there he remained on my couch making himself at home” ~ Christian Bosse

A funeral service conducted with competence, care and compassion, pays tribute to a loved one by honouring and remembering them and reflects on the life they have lived. It is a safe place for family and friends to gather, to express their sadness and grieve their loss. Presenting a funeral ceremony that is heartfelt and sincere can make all the difference to the lives of those family and friends who are left behind.

“From the bottom of my heart I thank you for assisting my family and in particular, my mother, for honouring and providing the dignity my father so richly deserved.”

My role as a funeral celebrant is dedicated to caring for, listening to and working alongside families to help them plan a service that is respectful and farewells their loved one just as they wish. Capturing the essence and qualities of the person through the eulogy and shared personal stories is an important time where family and friends can laugh, cry and remember, where the life that once lived is honoured and acknowledged in a dignified way. I know how important it is to have the interpersonal skills required to relate to and engage with grieving people and to meet their needs with empathy and sensitivity. A well planned, authentic and professionally delivered service can assist family and friends by providing direction and some comfort through what is a very difficult time.

  • Kirsty M

    “A huge thank you to Michelle for the service she provided for the funeral of my beautiful little girl. It’s not easy to facilitate the proceedings of a child’s service, but Michelle did an incredible job – she listened & reflected on everything we told her about Lily, and it was a beautiful send off thanks to Michelle. Highly recommended.”

  • Randall H

    “Dear Michelle, I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful way you conducted dad’s service. You really helped us build a beautiful and memorable snap shot of Dad’s life and what he meant to us. We really appreciated the warmth and kindness you bring with you – it was great you were there with us.

    Thank you again.”

  • Liz O

    “Dear Michelle, I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful ceremony you prepared for Mum. You depicted her true essence – what an insight you have.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

  • Jade P

    “I wanted to say a massive thank you for what you did on Thursday for mums funeral. Everyone said how beautiful the service was and it wouldn’t have been without all your effort and help. You’re amazing at what you do and even though it was such a hard process, you made our lives so much easier in doing so.”

I would be honoured to help guide you through this difficult time. Please reach out if I can be of assistance or answer any questions you may have.