Funeral Services offered

The Funeral Services offered by myself are varied and cover just about all aspects any family may wish to have.  I am a qualified Funeral Arranger and qualified Funeral Celebrant.

 

Please NOTE:

  • I am up-to-date with all vaccinations for COVID-19
  • I have never had Coronavirus or any symptoms (to date - 2024).
  • I am tested by the ONS every month and still have regular Mouth/Nose COVID-19 swab tests.
  • I started with ONS testing in August 2020. In 2024 I am still having ONS testing performed every month.
     


 

Funeral Services Offered :

Every service is unique, meticulously planned, designed and created. It all starts with a discussion with you - your wishes, wants and desires to create the most perfect service.
 

Direct Cremation Service - Attended

Location: Takes place in a Crematorium.

I offer, but not limited to:

  • An initial visit to you to discuss your wants and wishes (if applicable and where you are located in the UK).
  • Help and guidance in creating a 'service' you would like. 
  • Create an 'Order of Service' for the ceremony, gathering or service. If you would like, a printed version too.
  • Writing the Eulogy ('their' story) of the person that has passed away.
  • Put together the elements you would like in the service (music, poetry, readings, and so forth - the choice is yours).
  • Meet and greet you, your family, friends, neighbours and those attending the service on the day.
  • Act as the Funeral Director on the day.
  • Delivery and conduct the complete service on the day.
  • Aftercare service (see below)

FEE - £225.00

NOTE:
One company I work with a great deal is Distinct Cremations . They offer Direct Cremations AND Attended Direct Cremations. Not all Funeral Directors or companies offer both services. An Attended Direct Cremation gives Closure for the family, as the service in the Chapel allows one to say 'goodbye', the same as a 'traditional' Cremation service, but with a slightly shorter service time.  Please call if you wish to have more information - unbias and impartial - I am not a salesman.


Resources:

Distinct Cremations - https://www.distinctcremations.co.uk/


 

Celebration of Life Ceremony:

Location: Usually takes place in a Crematorium.

Consists of, but not limited to:

  • An initial visit to you. This first visit may last up to two or so hours.
  • Help and guidance through the various options, aspects, and ideas of a Celebration of Life service.
  • Listening to your wishes, would-likes and specifically, how you would like the service to be - by giving advice and making suggestions where needed or asked for by you.
  • Make calls, e-Mails and contact with family, friends, colleagues as appropriate for stories, anecdotes, memories, as well as to see if they wish to participate in the service. Contact is made only with your permission.
  • Complete access to me via phone (land line), mobile phone, e-Mail and, or via the Contact Form on this website.
  • Creation (planning and writing) the ceremony / service.
  • Drafting of the Eulogy.
  • E-Mailing you the first draft of the Eulogy for your thoughts, additions or even corrections.
  • Completing the final Eulogy manuscript.
  • Creation of the Ceremony timings and timetable.
  • Liaising with your Funeral Director.
  • Delivery of the Ceremony on the day.
  • Aftercare service (see below)

          Fee: £225.00

 


 

Memorial Services

Location: Usually takes place in a Crematorium, Church Hall, Hotel, Venue or suitable meeting place.

  • Conducted at a venue of your choice.
  • Plan, create and deliver the Memorial service you wish to have.  Every Memorial Service is different and will be unique to you and your loved one who has passed-away.
  • Memorial Services can be as small as you wish or as big and lavish as you would like. There is generally a LOT of work and time put into creating the perfect Memorial service.

    Fee:  £395.00

      


     

Natural Burial - Green Burial service

Location: Dedicated Natural Burial Ground

  • Plan, create and deliver a peaceful Green / Natural Burial service.
  • I will conduct the service at any Natural Burial Ground in the West Midlands - further afield by request.
  • Includes visits to you, The Eulogy written, liaising with your chosen funeral Director.
  • Plus everything in my power to create a beautiful, serene and peaceful send off.

    Fee:  £275.00
     

Burial service

Location: Cemetery, Legal (with permission) ground of your choice

  • In collaboration with a Funeral Director, I will conduct the service, which includes (but limited to)
    • Writing a bespoke burial service.
    • Religious, Humanist or a mixture of both texts.
    • Grave side attendance.

       Fee: tbc - generally around £75.00

 


 

Bespoke Celebration of Life Wishes: (also called a Living Funeral)

Location: Could be almost anywhere/any venue.  Please ask.

This service consists of visiting and talking with you and the person prior to their ultimate death. To create a service they and you wish to have.

It is a Pre-passing away, personalized service.
 

Consists of, but not limited to:

  • An initial visit to you and the person the arrangements are for - at home, a hospice, care home. This first visit may last up to two or so hours.
  • Help and guidance through the various options, aspects, and ideas of the Celebration of a Life service.
  • Listening to their and your wishes; the would-likes and more specifically, how they and you would like the service to be. I will give advice and make suggestions where needed or, if asked for.
  • Make phone calls, e-mails and or contact with family, friends, colleagues as appropriate for stories, anecdotes, and memories. This is totally at your discretion and may not be appropriate at this time.
  • Access to me via phone (land line), mobile phone, e-mail and, or via the Contact Form on this website.
  • Completing the Eulogy or Memories Manuscript.
  • Create an Order of Service.
  • Create a Timings document.
  • You will receive a copy of the final Manuscript and service.
  • I will conduct the service if you wish.

    Fee: £250.00

    Please note: I am not a Funeral Director and do not replace their services. I work with them closely to ensure what you would like takes place. I am a qualified Funeral Arranger and Independent Funeral Celebrant.

 

Scattering of Ashes Ceremony:

Location: Could be almost anywhere.  Please ask.

  • Help and guidance through the various options, aspects, and ideas for the Scattering of Ashes ceremony.
  • Creation (planning and writing) of the Ceremony / service - Religious or non-religious (or mixture of both).
  • Delivery of the service.

    Fee:  £75.00 (depending on location/travel)


     


For all my services, depending on location, distance, timings and perhaps additional services, the cost of travel and overnight accommodation may be required.

 


 

Aftercare service:

  • Help and guidance with Bereavement Support - groups, organizations or people - if required and wanted. There is no obligation what-so-ever.  I have an extensive library of resources and contacts that may be able  to help.
  • Names, addresses and contacts relevant to you are available - just ask..


Fee - FREE of CHARGE
 


 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.