For some people, a visit to a busy crematorium or burial Ground so soon after a loved one’s death, may be too distressing. A Direct Cremation could be a more suitable option for those wanting a more private and informal gathering at a later date, at which they can honour their loved one.
A separate celebrant-led ceremony or memorial can take place when you are ready, at a time and location that feels right for you and your family.
Instead of having the time constraints and higher costs of a traditional funeral at a crematorium or burial ground, this process can allow more time for grieving and also gives you the opportunity to prepare a more personal farewell.
This can be one of the most emotional times in your life and that added pressure of having to organise a funeral in a short space of time can be overwhelming.
I can help guide you through this process and craft a unique personalised memorial or celebration of life ceremony at any location that is special to you or your loved one.
This can also be a lovely opportunity to scatter their ashes should you wish to.
They can also include any music, readings, and shared memories that may not have been possible immediately after the loss of your loved one.
Funerals play a crucial role in the grieving process, and they help individuals and communities express their loss, honour and remember their loved one and reflect on all that person meant to them. When a family chose a direct cremation with no funeral service, they can often feel that they haven’t had closure after the loss of their loved one.
Although a memorial service can be incredibly difficult and emotional, it can also help support families towards finding that closure. Often the grief we feel is testament to all our unspent love for the person who has died that has now place to go, and that is where a memorial can be profoundly healing and cathartic