CEREMONIES · FUNERALS

Celebrating Life

HONOURING A LIFE

Saying goodbye, together

It's my job to accompany you through the process of saying goodbye. Together we create a funeral ceremony that pays fitting tribute to the memories, achievements and legacy of the person you've lost — with empathy and sensitivity, seeking to bring solace and offer a faithful farewell.

Composing a fitting eulogy takes delicacy and patience, deep listening and a certain amount of intuition. I meet with those who are grieving to gather the memories and recollections that let us conjure a true picture of the person being honoured.

Tim Ruth giving a reading at a funeral
Reading near a wicker coffin
BEYOND THE CREMATORIUM

Finding the right setting

Finding an appropriate location is something I love to help with, and there are many options beyond the typical visit to the crematorium. It's perfectly legal — and often beautiful — to say goodbye to a loved one in a forest, by a lake, in a favourite setting, or even at home, provided the landowner's permission has been sought.

There are many ways to shape a funeral, and I can offer ideas and suggestions that help your friends and family craft the most fitting farewell.

LET'S CONNECT

Contact me for a consultation to prepare your personalised ceremony today.