How To Prepare For Our Meeting

I understand it may be overwhelming to spend time talking about the life of the person who has died and organising a funeral ceremony but I will be there to guide and help you through this difficult time. 

When I visit it would be helpful to see some photos of your loved one and for you to tell me all about them, their stories, their personality, their values and beliefs.

I will be asking you for biographical details and character traits.

• Full name/name known by/nicknames.

• Date and place of birth.

• Date and place of death.

• Where they grew up, did they have a happy childhood?

• Did they have siblings?

• Schooling? What subjects did they excel at? What were their favourite subjects?

• What they did after leaving school?

• Marriage/Children (if so names and D.O.B’s)

• Interests/Passions?

• Special friendships?

• Any pets?

• Where they lived as an adult? Did they like to travel?

• What they did as a job?

• How would you describe your loved one? How did other people describe them?

• What is your favourite memory of your loved one? Is there a particular lesson you have learnt from your loved one?

• What did they value most in life?

• What did they struggle with in life?

• What will you miss most about them?

• Do you remember any stories they would tell? Any particular phrases/catchphrases?

• How would they like to be remembered?

• What was their favourite music/books/TV shows/food/drink?

• What three words would you use to describe their character?
  

II will also ask you about any specific music/poetry/readings you might like to include. Any personal contributions from family/friends? 

Will you be making charitable donations - if so which charity? 

Will you be having a reception/wake after the funeral?

If you have any specific ideas about music or readings this in invaluable. It is also understandable if you don't know where to start. I am here to guide, help and create whatever you wish. Funerals don't have to stick to any structure or format and together we can create a ceremony that will honour and celebrate your loved one, who they were and everything they meant to you.