Funeral or Celebration of Life !

The word ‘funeral’ is often used as an all encompassing term for what is, essentially, two separate processes; a memorial service (often called a celebration of life ceremony) and the committal of the body.

In the United Kingdom, a traditional funeral involves a ceremony at a crematorium or in a religious building, followed by a burial or cremation. These are sometimes separate occasions, holding a smaller committal with a few select people, and then holding a memorial service for other guests to attend. I can work with you to plan and conduct either of both of these occasions.

Also, a growing number of people are now choosing natural burials (often called woodland burials) as we become more environmentally aware. The ethos behind a natural burial is to return the body to the earth in a natural way with an environmentally friendly burial or internment of ashes. Ceremonies can then take place by the graveside, and many sites also provide indoor options for ceremonies if needed.