WHAT IS A CIVIL CEREMONY
A tribute for your loved one...
A most valued element of the civil ceremony is the carefully researched and written tribute. It’s a highly personal, dignified tribute that celebrates their life and achievements. When carefully crafted by the celebrant, It is often touching, honest and meaningful and can accurately reflect the very essence and character of your unique person.
The civil ceremony can be held almost anywhere, with the exception of religious buildings or churches. This kind of service is appropriate for either a cremation or burial at any non-religious burial ground.
BEFORE THE CEREMONY
I’ll schedule an early meeting with you and any other family members who wish to be included in organising the ceremony.
Together we can plan the order of service and exactly what will happen on the day.
You’ll make all the final choices and can decide whether you include music, readings, poetry, hymns or prayers, and who will speak during the service and in what order.
If those contributing to the ceremony are not able to attend our meeting, I can call them afterwards to make sure they are fully briefed about the part they will play on the day.
If you’re considering running a slide show of photographs, or providing a webinar for family and friends unable to travel or attend in person, this can be organised as well.
I’ll take all of my notes from our meeting and write your loved one’s tribute/eulogy and I’ll provide as many drafts as you need until you are entirely satisfied with your final service, then I’ll liaise with the funeral director who can produce the printed copies of the final order of service, organise your chosen music for the ceremony, and anything extra that you would like arranged.
ON THE DAY
I’ll call you the night before to check that everything is as it should be.
On the day of the service, I’ll arrive in good time ready to deliver the ceremony you have hoped for.
On the day of the service, I’ll arrive in good time ready to deliver the ceremony you have hoped for.
