rachel branston
Funerals
A dignified tribute with love
each and every life is unique.
So should be the way it is celebrated.
If a non-religious funeral would be your preference, I can help. As you are reading this page it’s highly likely that your world has crumbled and you’ve lost someone very, very dear to you. May I offer you a virtual hug at this time.
You will perhaps have decided that you want a personal ceremony but perhaps you don’t know how to go about it all.
As a celebrant, it is my role to listen to you and to make the stories that you tell me and the pictures that you paint into a unique and very personal ceremony for you and your loved one.
I would make suggestions for readings and for music but you’re very welcome to find your own ideas that I can weave together for you. I can produce something that flows gently through your loved one’s life and is totally unique for you. I will provide you with a bound copy of the ceremony which you’ll be able to read over again and treasure.
As a musician, I can play for you, whether you want songs or hymns and I can also provide quiet, peaceful music for reflections. As a non-religious funeral celebrant I am not limited by any preconceptions of what a service should be. We’ll do it your way.
Anything I do will be done in a caring manner with total respect for you and your loved one.
Please feel free to contact me at any time and we can organise a meeting.
With my good wishes
options and costs
A Standard Funeral Ceremony or Memorial includes:
- An initial meeting with you, in person or over Zoom.
- Writing the ceremony to your wishes.
- A second meeting to read the ceremony and make changes.
- I coordinate and deliver the ceremony on the day.
- A bound copy of the ceremony for you to keep.
£220
Scattering of Ashes
I work with you to create a short, personalised ceremony to mark this symbolic occasion.
I may deliver readings for you or help to coordinate readings from family and friends.
From £50
Live music
In addition to writing and delivering your ceremony, I can also provide live music from piano or organ. Depending on style, I can sing or possibly include other instruments such as guitar or arrange a soloist.
Music is entirely optional and not always appropriate but if you would like to discuss the options let me know.
From £50
For a fitting tribute