A Single or Multiple Ceremony Process?

Will you celebrate in a favourite place, and then move to a cemetery? Will you simply say goodbye from the ceremony’s venue? Will some want to attend a planned cremation? Perhaps a private family funeral then a later public memorial?

The Location of the Ceremony.

Where will it be most meaningful to celebrate your loved one’s life? For some, it’s still in their church or our funeral home chapel. For many people today, the right location is one with personal significance, so we’ve helped them organize celebrations in sports clubs, by the beach, or in a much-loved back yard.

The Timing of the Ceremony.

Both in terms of the date and the time of day. In this increasingly complex world, we’re not going to hold you to “office hours”. We’ll work with you to select a time that meets your needs, your family’s needs, and your community.

Viewings of the Body.

Some people want or need (and some cultures demand) an open coffin or opportunities for individual goodbyes. We can support you and help you come to the right decision.

Burial or Cremation?

And if it’s a burial – where and how? Today there are a whole range of burial possibilities as well as cremation. Our extensive experience in the funeral industry means that we understand and can deliver a wide range of uncommon and culturally appropriate services.

Coffin or Casket Selection.

We stock a range of both coffins and caskets suited to a variety of cultures. We can also supply a range of highly sustainable wicker and cardboard alternatives to traditional timber. If you want a non-standard item or colour, it may take up to 3 days to customise an item – but it can be time well worth investing.

Your Celebrant for the Ceremony.

You can choose your own celebrant for your Life Celebration. If you don’t know someone you want, we’ve carefully selected exceptionally talented people who understand and create ceremonies that are true Life Celebrations. They come from all works of life: social workers, carers, the funeral industry and former clergy. Each one has a common wish to help families at life’s most difficult time and the ability to create an authentic Life Celebration.

Key Elements of the Ceremony

Discussion re the planning of key elements of the ceremony, such as music, eulogies, videos, memory boards and personal forms of commemoration. Your chosen celebrant will be the key person ensuring an authentic celebration, but there are tasks that only family can do. With an early understanding you can be collecting ideas and material in preparation for meeting with your chosen celebrant.

Press Notices and Announcements.

There are many ways to let people know about the funeral today – how will it work best for your family, friends and community? Please note that we have a page on our website dedicated to assisting families with details of our up and coming celebrations. See it here.

The Family Tasks

The family tasks to be organised, which typically include: preparation of a video of visual memories; music selection; selection of pictures for display; order of service finalisation; provision of clothing; bookings of any items being done by the family directly; specific personal touches.

Other Details

Other details such as transport, embalming, eulogies, music and final disposition may also be on the agenda, depending on your family, culture, timeframe and location specifics.

The Sky’s the Limit

Over years of delivering true life celebrations, we’ve built the know-how and the contacts to organise just about anything, from permits for special locations to string quartets and fire twirlers.??We can tailor any farewell celebration to deliver your ideal meaningful, authentic goodbye in a surprisingly short time.