Direct Cremations

Direct cremations are becoming increasingly popular, and you may have seen lots of adverts on the TV aiming at selling this idea.

Your loved one may have chosen this option to make it easy for you and to spare you from attending the funeral. Their choice may come as a shock to you as you struggle with the dilemma of respecting your loved one’s wishes, but at the same time needing closure for yourself, for family and friends.

I understand this difficult process and can help you to make some choices.

A "celebration of life ceremony" is a wonderful way of fully remembering your loved one with everyone present who touched their life. The celebration of life takes place after the direct cremation at a time of your choice in a venue of your choice, often somewhere that your loved one had a connection with. This can take place any time of day including evenings and weekends giving you opportunities to bring together everyone who mattered to your loved one.

I can create a lasting memory for you by gently weaving together beautiful words, funny words, music and memories for you all to hold.

Celebrations of life can have a very calming effect on the soul. Remembering forevermore the best moments of someone’s life is special, reflecting on what made them laugh, hearing their favourite sayings and typical words said out loud can bring healthy closure to grief, but most of all being present together is a beautiful profound way of saying farewell and it is a final gift to them in honouring their name.