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 Robyn is a wealth of information. Whether it is what funeral director to use or what needs to be done first, please feel free to call her on (03) 9879 7934.
Robyn first became involved in grief in 1979, after experiencing the death of her own child, she was forced to learn about the grief process. She 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, Robyn went to a funeral conducted by a celebrant. It was, in her terms, 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 Robyn.
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 she started, she did funerals for family members - a hard call for an experienced celebrant let alone someone starting out! However it was through doing these, and the feedback she received, that she decided to become a celebrant, specializing in funerals. Robyn believes 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, she is 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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