Fully qualified Civil Funeral Celebrant working in the funeral profession since 2014. A member of the Institute of Civil Funerals, and the Irish Association of Funeral Directors since 2011. Professional, discreet and sensitive service guaranteed at all times. WHAT IS A CIVIL FUNERAL CEREMONY ? A Civil Funeral Ceremony is for anyone, regardless of what beliefs, if any, they held. There is no set format for a civil funeral. Each ceremony is unique - as unique as the person who has died; as unique as the life they lived. It is a ceremony created especially for them. A Civil Funeral Ceremony
: Reflects the beliefs, wishes, values, and cultural traditions of the person who has died.
: Fulfils the needs of the people closest to that person.
: Meets the expectations of all who come to the funeral.
: Is a highly personal ceremony. You may want to play special music, hymn or song, and include readings or poetry. You may even want a prayer included. At the heart of the ceremony will probably be a tribute or eulogy, which reflects the life of the person who has died. I will be able to advise and guide you through this very difficult time. I will be able to interpret your wishes, and make many suggestions about content and structure. At all times you remain in control of how the ceremony is conducted. Sometimes confusion arises when Civil Funeral Celebrants are referred to as Humanists, which clearly they're not. Although I have often found myself leading ceremonies where there is an absence of any religious references. Families will often make their first visit to the undertakers, and state that they want a 'Humanist Service', but quickly go on to list some hymns, and prayers that they would like! At that stage it becomes clear that they really want a Civil Celebrant.
