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Carolyn the Celebrant
at Rites of Way
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Living Funerals
I also am passionate about living funerals. Unlike traditional funerals a living funeral ceremony is a unique special event held for a person who is still alive but knows that they are approaching the end of their life.
A living funeral ceremony celebrates the person’s life and achievements with them there, so they can have an amazing time, hear and witness their close friends and family expressing their heartfelt gratitude and love, whilst they are alive and able to enjoy these unique moments.
Please contact me if you are interested in finding out more about me helping you create your own living funeral ceremony in the style you want. I would love to help you. My background is in social work and I have worked in health and social care for over 35 years, so I will use my experience to support you.
Every living funeral is completely customisable—what to include and what to omit is entirely the individual's choice, creating space for authentic self-expression and closure.
What happens next?
We will meet face to face or online, depending on your preference. To stimulate your ideas, I will share some questions with you.
Families are often surprised that our meetings to plan the celebration of life are full of smiles and laughter as well as tears and sadness.
Based on what you tell me about your stories, memories, information, and preferred style, I will design a ceremony that meets your wishes, which we can then review together.
I will be guided by you as to the way in which you wish me to help you. I can also suggest ideas to make your Celebration of Life ceremony just what you want it to be.
Do get in touch for a complimentary call.
What will we talk about?
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What Is a Living Funeral?
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Heart of the Celebration: Your vision
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Content of your Ceremony
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Planning & Design Considerations
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The Celebrant's Role
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Venue Choice
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Guest Considerations
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Atmosphere & Approach
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Spiritual Approaches
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Activities & Elements
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Tributes and Eulogies
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Entertainment & Activities
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Enhancements & Decorations
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Food & Refreshments
How much will it cost?
My fee for Living Funerals
is £260.
Don't forget my service includes a free tree from Gift a Tree. It will be planted in your name in Tiverton, Devon and a personalised certificate 🌳🌿 with a commemorative personalised certificateto commemorate it
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