Frequently asked questions
 

Q.  Can you conduct a funeral ceremony anywhere?

A.  I can officiate at any non-religious venue, including crematoria and cemetries. 

Q.  How personal is the ceremony?

A.  I will interview family and friends to ensure that the ceremony is a true reflection of the life and character of the deceased.  You can also choose music, poems and readings to suit your loved one.  I will email you the final tribute for your approval before the ceremony.
 

Q.  We don't want a long personal tribute but we don't want religious readings either.  What do you advise?

A.  I can write a dignified and appropriate ceremony with just a short personal tribute if you prefer.  Readings and poems which are spiritual rather than religious can also be included.
 

Q.  We can't decide which music to choose.  Can you help with that?

A.  If you don't have any particular pieces of music in mind, I can advise you of suitable music, both classical and popular.
 

Q.  Do I arrange the funeral through you or a funeral home?

A.  I can help you with the choice of a funeral home or please visit your local funeral home and speak to the Funeral Director first.  He or she will take care of all the practical arrangements, including booking the crematorium or cemetry.  Then, they will contact me to check my availabilty.  I will liaise closely with you and the Funeral Director.
 

Q.  I am not religious but I would like to include a favourite hymn - is this allowed?

A.  Yes.  Non-religious people may have favourite hymns or religious music which they would like to have played at their funeral.