Jayne Clarke
Celebrant
09 421 1505  /  021 180 5646
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Funeral Celebrant

"Life will not go on in the same way without them.  If it were the same, we could only conclude their life meant nothing, made no contribution.  The fact that they left behind a place that cannot be filled is a high tribute to the uniqueness of their soul."

Irrespective of the manner of the passing of a loved one we experience shock, sadness and confusion.  Such a difficult time to be faced with so much to do, amidst the grief and pain.

The funeral, celebration of life, remembrance service or memorial is a ceremony in which we slow down, gather in love to remember the life that touched us, grieve that life, and allows us to say farewell alongside the loving support of others.

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The process of Planning a Ceremony

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We meet together and reflect on the 'footprints' of the life of your loved one.  Not merely the events of their life, but their essense and what they meant to you.  We can then begin to discuss elements of ceremony format and flavour - what you consider will be an honouring and meaningful ceremony, entirely reflective of you and your loved one.   Our meeting may in itself bring clarity and often a little comfort, as you sense the unfolding of a special and memorable day.

I then craft the ceremony adhering to the elements and flavour you've chosen.  I fully support family contribution, as much or as little as you choose.

You will be supported with warmth and compassion throughout the process culminating in the ceremony itself, at which I will officiate confidently with grace and presence.  The ceremony will speak words that bring honour, give voice to grief and loss, speak to your heart, and lead you gently toward saying farewell, enabling you to begin the journey of adjusting to life without your loved one.

Scattering/Interment Of Ashes

It is now common to have a small ceremony or blessing at the time you and/or your family are ready to either or scatter or inter ashes of a loved one and I would be honoured to assist you with this.

The ceremony is usually shorter in length than a funeral and often less formal, and most commonly for a smaller gathering of family and select friends.  

One idea I personally love is having a tiny portion of a loved ones ashes formed into a Remembrance Sphere as a beautiful keepsake.  Link to www.remembranceglass.co.nz
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