Funeral & Memorial Services

Warm, Personal Ceremonies to Honour a Life – Wherever and However You Choose

Losing someone we love is never easy, and knowing how to mark that loss can feel especially overwhelming when there’s no traditional funeral in place. With more families choosing direct cremation, many are left without a formal moment to gather, remember, and say goodbye and that can make grief feel even heavier to navigate.

That’s where a memorial service or celebration of life ceremony can bring comfort, connection, and space to honour a life well lived.

Whether you’re planning a full funeral service, organising a memorial after a direct cremation, or creating a celebration of life in a setting that feels meaningful, I’m here to support you with care, warmth, and guidance every step of the way.

Funeral Ceremonies

A traditional or contemporary funeral ceremony offers the chance to reflect on your loved one’s life, share memories, and say a formal goodbye. I will work closely with you and your Funeral Director to craft a service that truly reflects the essence of the person you are remembering: their values, their quirks, the stories that shaped them.

Together, we can include:

• A personalised eulogy that gently tells their story

• Readings, poems, music and rituals that feel right for your family

• Space for reflections and personal tributes

• A heartfelt, meaningful goodbye moment

On the day, I will be there early to ensure everything runs smoothly and is just as we have planned.

Memorial Services & Celebrations of Life

A memorial service offers the same depth, storytelling, and connection as a funeral — but with complete flexibility. If your loved one has already had a direct cremation or you simply prefer not to have a traditional service, a memorial allows you to gather at a time, place, and pace that feels right.

These ceremonies can take place anywhere you choose:
A favourite beauty spot, family home, garden, village hall, woodland, barn, hotel, or any location that holds meaning. Indoors or outdoors, formal or relaxed, the focus is on honouring their life in a way that feels genuine and personal.

Your memorial ceremony can include:

• A lovingly crafted tribute or eulogy

• Readings, music, and moments of reflection

• Space for family and friends to share stories

• Symbolic rituals such as candle lighting, memory boxes, or scatterings (if appropriate)

• A beautiful, considered farewell that supports healthy grieving

Many families tell me that their memorial service brought them the sense of closure and connection they missed after a direct cremation, a chance to come together, celebrate, and remember.

What’s included with every service?

• A visit (or online meeting) with your family to learn more about your loved one

• Advice and suggestions for poems, readings, music, and symbolic rituals

• Liaison with your Funeral Director where needed

• Thoughtful writing of the ceremony and personalised eulogy

• Early arrival on the day to ensure everything is prepared

• A warm, compassionate, and steady presence as I lead the ceremony

• A beautifully presented, printed keepsake copy of the service

Pricing

From £240 for 2025 ceremonies
From £245 for 2026 ceremonies onwards

** Additional costs may include **
Travel outside a 30 mile radius of Great Ayton. Additional charge of £25 plus additional miles charged at 45p per mile.
Extra face-to-face meetings: from £25

For interment of ashes, please get in touch to discuss further.

Supporting You Through Grief With Compassion & Care

Whether you’re planning a funeral, arranging a memorial after a direct cremation, or simply want guidance on how to honour your loved one, my role is to make this part of the journey as gentle and supportive as possible.

Every ceremony I create is a true reflection of the person at its heart, their story, their spirit, and the love they leave behind.