Richard Lockwood - Independent Funeral Celebrant

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The day on which you say your final farewell is like no other... As an independent funeral celebrant, I write and conduct personal funeral tributes and ceremonies. It would be a true privilege to perform this last task for your loved one. In my celebrant role I am totally independent of any Religious or Humanist organisation, and all of my ceremonies are individually tailored to deliver a unique and truly personal tribute. I am a member of the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants and I conduct Civil Funeral Ceremonies. These may include Religious, Spiritual or non-Religious aspects, at your request. I truly believe that when we lose someone dear to us, not only should we mourn their passing, but also we should celebrate their life. You can be assured that the funeral service will be a precious opportunity for expressing grief, saying goodbye, giving thanks and celebrating the life of the deceased. It will be a valuable source of healing, and whilst nothing can take away the grief, a genuine, well prepared tribute may well ease the pain.

A recent client said: Thank you for bringing your lovely cheerfulness, warmth and laughs into our home (we wish we could bottle you!) and thank you for making our life easy with all your precious work, I feel like a weight has been lifted. We are so glad you are doing everything for the funeral and we feel safe with you. Bless you for everything xx