There is no denying that funerals have sad moments but they should very much be a celebration of a life regardless of its length!
When someone dies it is a very confusing time, If you need help I have a wealth of information and resources. Whether it is what funeral director to use or what needs to be done first, please feel free to call me on (03) 9887 4382 or 0425 726 246.
I first became involved in grief in 1979, after experiencing the death of my daughter Rebecca. I was forced to learn about the grief process wether I wanted to or not! I joined the Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation (now Sids & Kids) and, like most parents, began to ask questions about grief, grieving and learning to live when your world has collapsed.
About ten years ago, I went to a funeral conducted by a celebrant. It was, in my opinion, a disaster. The celebrant was over dramatic, it concentrated on the 'loss' and the whole service made people sadder than when they came in. There was no celebration of the person's life, it was dull and depressing, however it did spark an interest for me.
Over the years and after attending numerous 'celebrant' funeral services the desire to make a funeral a 'celebration of life' became more and more important. When I started, I did funerals for family members - a hard call for an experienced celebrant let alone someone starting out! However, if you do the tough stuff first, everything should be easier shouldn't it? Well it wasn't quite that simple but it was through doing these, and the feedback I received, that I decided to become a celebrant, specializing in funerals. I believe there is room for someone who is professional and challenges the norm, but more importantly provides a celebration that the family will remember for years to come.
Being comfortable about talking to people before they die, I am also happy to meet with you if you know you have limited time, to help you have the celebration of your life that YOU would like!
People ask me what made me become a funeral celebrant.
I tell them I have the best job in the world!
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