Whether totally unforeseen or knowing the inevitable was coming, you find yourself in the grip of grief and loss…......
and now arrangements must be made to say goodbye.
Making preparations for a funeral comes at an immensely sensitive, personal and emotional time which is why finding the right celebrant makes the situation just that little bit easier.
I am comfortable with performing traditional or non-traditional/alternative services and my approach respects your choices and beliefs.
DAVID KESSLER
I'll provide you with my Eulogy Writing Guide that includes
prompt questions to start the process of remembering a life and capturing the important moments.
It will help you to be real and honest about your loved one’s good (and bad) habits.
It's full of practical advice, a sample structure and lots of wording examples to make it easy for you to
get what's in your head, onto the page.
I've got a soothing Irish accent and a knack for storytelling.
I'll oversee the proceedings of the day with empathy, poise and confidence.
Funerals can feel overwhelming but I'll be your reliable, calm and confident figurehead to guide you both in the planning and with leading up-front on the day.
I understand that not everyone has a good relationship with their family so I try not to make assumptions.
CHRIS HOWELLS
Where did you find such a perfect celebrant? did Bev book this lady? Is she related to Bev? And more! Every comment was appreciative and very complimentary. Julie, you gave us such a special day I cannot thank you enough. There was sadness, there was reverence, there was happiness, there was music, and there was remembrance. All beautifully and sincerely conveyed by you to Bev’s family & friends. You are special Julie, your service was special, and your reception by one and all was special.
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erin martin
Julie I want to thank you for the way you assisted with my fathers funeral.
The day you came to meet him before he passed was a highly emotional and stressful day for us all and you came in and put everyone at ease, especially Dad, you spent time with him and got to know him and came up with ideas for his funeral/service that were totally out of the box and perfectly him!
Thank you for helping us make the day so perfectly about him.
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$800 AUD
When it comes to celebrating your loved one, you can absolutely make the service your own. It's all in the details.
From the words of friends to the choice of music, every detail will be brimming with warmth and filled with love, leaving no doubt how much your loved one was cherished.
I will write a beautiful ceremony about the person's life infused with a touch of light-heartedness (if that's what you want).
And I'll create a space that allows for both grieving and celebration.
$100 AUD per hour
Legacy Creation
Biography Writing
Bucket List Creation
Decluttering
Preparing the Family for Death
Coordinating helpers
Preparing paperwork eg advice on wills
Advanced Care Directives
Dying at Home
Sitting Vigils
Body Donation
Organ Donation
Holding Vigil
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in your final days. I guide individuals through this time of change and support the family when death is imminent or expected.
There are often a lot of decisions to be made and it’s useful to get an idea of the person and the family’s values and wishes.
Much of my work is to provide education, mentorship, guidance and reassurance to families and friends.
$500 AUD
Marketing
The First Phone-Call
Meeting the Family + Navigating Family Dynamics
Working with Funeral Directors
Ceremony Structure + Ritual Elements
Ceremony Writing
Working with Tragic Situations
Creating Orders of Service
The Day of the Ceremony
You want to step into this space. You feel like you've got what it takes. You are compassionate and maybe even have some experience of death and grief yourself BUT a lack of confidence is holding you back and time (or lack of!) is your archenemy.
I've been where you are. I know EXACTLY what it takes to get you ready. No fluff, just exactly what you need to take the leap.