A humanist memorial ceremony or celebration of life is a meaningful, heartfelt, uplifting and personal way to commemorate the life and legacy of your loved one.

 

​​A memorial ceremony typically happens some time after the funeral or direct cremation or where a relative has chosen to donate their body to medical science, providing family and friends the opportunity to come together in a more relaxed setting without time constraints. 

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​Working in partnership with you, I'll make sure your loved one will be at the heart of the memorial ceremony. As part of planning the memorial ceremony, I’ll take the time to get to know you as a family to make sure the ceremony is exactly how you'd like it and that everyone taking part on the day will be as comfortable as possible.

 

I also offer bilingual memorial ceremonies and celebrations of life in French and Welsh. 

 

You can hold your loved one’s non-religious memorial ceremony in any venue of your choice - inside our outdoors in a place that was special to you and them (e.g. the family home or garden, their favourite park or beach, a local hotel, pub or village hall function room.) 

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I'm based in south-east London and I lead humanist funerals memorial ceremonies and celebrations of life across London, the South East, Wales and beyond.

 

​Elements of a Humanist Memorial Ceremony

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Your loved one's memorial ceremony or celebration of life could include some or all of the ideas below, which I'll discuss with you during our ceremony planning meeting:

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-Retelling your loved one’s life story

-Tributes from family and friends (I can advise on how to write a tribute)

-A period of reflection accompanied by a video slideshow, which I can help you create

-Opening the floor for guests to share memories, guided with prompts and questions

-A meaningful action to say goodbye, such as scattering ashes, planting a tree, unveiling a memorial plaque or a toast to their memory

-Your choice of poems, music and photos to display

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I also offer shorter ash interment and ash scattering ceremonies.

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​How much does a memorial ceremony or celebration of life with you cost?

 

My standard fee for memorial ceremonies and celebrations of life is £300.

 

This includes:

 

• Family planning meetings

• Bespoke ceremony script, which will be approved by you ahead of the ceremony

• Assistance with technological elements (such as creating a slideshow for the period of reflection)

• Leading the memorial ceremony on the day itself

• A keepsake copy of the script 

• Travel within the M25 (travel and/or accommodation expenses will apply to ceremonies outside this area)

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Do you offer humanist funeral services as well?

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Yes, I also offer traditional humanist funeral services. Feel free to contact me directly or via your funeral director. 

 

My local crematoria and burial grounds include: Beckenham, Honor Oak, West Norwood, Croydon, Hither Green, Lambeth, Eltham, South London, Bluebell (Sevenoaks), Kemnal Park (Sidcup) and Mortlake.

 

We'll have some religious family members attending the ceremony - how can we make sure they don't feel excluded?

 

While humanist funerals and memorial ceremonies are non-religious, they are inclusive to everyone - including those with a religious faith. I'll work with you during the ceremony planning process to ensure everyone attending will feel comfortable and included. 

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​​​I’m interested in learning more

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Please email me or call me on 07896419414 to discuss your requirements; I'll be more than happy to guide you through the process of planning your loved one's memorial ceremony or celebration of life and answer any questions and discuss any ideas you might have. 

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