Funerals, Celebrations of Life, and Memorials
A funeral is a ceremony in which we acknowledge the death of someone significant; we commit the body to be cremated or buried; we gather as a community.
Every life has a story worth honouring, and every meaningful moment deserves to be celebrated with thought, warmth and authenticity.
The ceremony
A funeral
A funeral is a ceremony in which we acknowledge the death of someone significant; we commit the body to be cremated or buried; we gather as a community. A funeral takes place at a crematorium, cemetery, or natural burial ground.
What I include
- our initial meeting (usually lasting up to two hours) in your home, to talk about your loved one
- all continued liaison with you and the funeral director
- crafting and working with you to create the script for your ceremony
- keeping in touch and making any additions or amendments to the draft script
- leading the ceremony
- a copy of the ceremony script.
My fee for this is £200, including travel within 15 miles of Ayr. Fees in full
A celebration of life
A celebration of life is really not very different from a funeral. It may include the committal of the body of the person who has died. When the burial or cremation has already taken place, a celebration of life may be held in any indoor or outdoor venue that feels appropriate, such as your garden, a favourite location, or a local hotel.
What I include
- our initial meeting (usually lasting up to two hours) in your home, to talk about your loved one
- any required liaison with you and the funeral director
- crafting and working with you to create the script for your ceremony
- keeping in touch and making any additions or amendments to the draft script
- leading the ceremony
- a copy of the ceremony script.
My fee for this is £200, including travel within 15 miles of Ayr. Fees in full
A memorial
A memorial is a ceremony that takes place weeks or even months after the cremation or burial. Like a celebration of life, this ceremony may take place in any appropriate venue.
What I include
- our initial meeting (usually lasting up to two hours) in your home, to talk about your loved one
- crafting and working with you to create the script for your ceremony
- keeping in touch and making any additions or amendments to the draft script
- leading the ceremony
- a copy of the ceremony script.
My fee for this is £200, including travel within 15 miles of Ayr. Fees in full
Interment or scattering of ashes
Some people want a very private interment or scattering of ashes, but if you want something more to say your final goodbyes then I can assist you to create a ceremony to mark the final resting place. This ceremony is likely to be shorter than the other ceremonies: it is still possible to make this personal and significant to you and your family.
What I include
- our initial meeting (usually shorter than the meeting for a funeral, celebration of life, or memorial) in your home, to talk about your loved one
- creating the script for your ceremony
- keeping in touch and making any additions or amendments to the draft script
- leading the ceremony
- a copy of the ceremony script.
My fee for this is £100, including travel within 15 miles of Ayr. Fees in full
Notice: ideally, two weeks before the date of the service.
Nothing you choose here is sent anywhere.
Funerals · Celebrations of life · Memorials · Interment and scattering of ashes
I trained with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy. I am based in Ayrshire and am happy to travel throughout Scotland and the United Kingdom.
As your celebrant, I create beautifully bespoke ceremonies, thoughtfully crafted to reflect your story and the people at the heart of it. With warmth, sensitivity and a genuine appreciation for life's most meaningful occasions, I take the time to listen, understand what matters to you, and bring your ceremony to life with grace and authenticity.
Services
When someone we love dies, it is important to mark the end of that life in a personal, meaningful way.
As an independent celebrant, I listen to your wishes and the stories of your loved one and create a bespoke ceremony. I support you in making the choices that are right for you and your family.
Interment / Scattering of Ashes
Some people want a very private interment or scattering of ashes, but if you want something more to say your final goodbyes then I can assist you to create a ceremony to mark the final resting place.
