Celebrations of Life
Firstly, let me extend to you and your family my deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. The passing of someone important to us is a challenging time to make decisions, and it is my privilege to be involved in the steps taken to honour and remember them.
For me, a funeral is a true celebration of life. While we are challenged by the loss we have had to face, it is a comforting time to come together to remember a person, for all their perfectly imperfect ways, and experience our emotions as a collective community.
Creating a Celebration of Life ceremony with me is a personal and respectful affair. I am here to offer you not only my ear and heart, but also my understanding and experience when it comes to honouring our loved ones. Ceremonies do not always need to be serious affairs, but are best when they reflect the life we gather to remember.
Allow me to assist you and your family or friends in creating a service that brings together the life of your loved one, completely tailored to your needs. From faith-based readings, through to rituals or ceremonies, we can bring together meaningful moments that let emotions flow and capture the spirit of the person we are here to honour.
Your funeral celebrant for the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and beyond.
When it comes to celebrating the life of a loved one, no two stories are the same. I am here as a warm, calming and welcoming presence that assists you in finding and sharing the moments in your loved one’s life that mattered. From seemingly small kindnesses to incredible achievements, let’s work together to create something that honours them and lets their light shine through.
I’ll be here to assist you in planning a eulogy how you and your family would like it to be. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate someone’s life: I can provide common outlines and prompts to guide, or we can create from scratch a memorable event that is entirely unique.
On the day, I’m here to support you and your family and friends in their first step of healing and processing. With speakers and AV requirements available, you will be able to remain in the moment amongst those here to remember and support, while details and logistics are seamlessly taken care of.
What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
— Helen Keller
Living Wakes and Funeral Planning
Pre-planning your funeral and eulogy is a beautiful way to ensure your memory is captured just right. After all, who knows you better than yourself? Whatever your reason, pre-planning your eulogy, including readings, song choices and imagery, can be a healing journey I would be honoured to assist with.
For those diagnosed with a life limiting or incurable disease, a Living Wake is another way to celebrate life, with you here to enjoy it. Often high spirited and soulful events, living wakes are the act of celebrating our loved one while they are still with us. Laughter, tears and healing are all part of the celebration, which are often extremely personal and unique.
Let’s start the journey together.
To arrange a no-obligation conversation about funeral planning, hiring me as your funeral celebrant or living wake celebrant, feel free to send me a message using the contact form. Otherwise, you can get in contact with me during business hours on 0438 000 390 or via email at sandraedwards.celebrant@gmail.com