Ceremony writing and guidance, shaped around your person
When someone dies, there are often many decisions to be made, sometimes quickly, and often without a clear sense of where to begin.
Some families know exactly what they want.
Others feel unsure, and simply want someone calm, practical, and experienced to help them work things through.
My role is to provide clear, steady guidance and a carefully written ceremony, so you can shape a farewell that reflects your person and brings people together in a way that feels right.
The focus is on creating something thoughtful, well-structured, and deeply personal, with a calm, practical approach that helps you feel supported and clear about what to do next.
Support that fits the way you’re approaching things
Families come to my services in different ways.
Some are working alongside a funeral director and would like support with shaping and delivering the ceremony.
Others are planning something more independent, with a celebrant to provide guidance, helping them create their day and to write and lead their ceremony.
Some families would like me to write and prepare a ceremony that they will deliver themselves.
In every case, my work is the same at its core:
Careful listening. Clear structure.
Words shaped around your person and your people.
Ways we can work together
Families approach this in different ways, depending on the kind of farewell they would like to create and the level of support they need. My work is aways shaped around your person, your people, and your circumstances, with clear, practical guidance to help you feel confident in what you’re doing.
For families who would like someone to lead the ceremony on the day
Available from Brisbane to Caloundra, Queensland
We meet in person to talk about your person, your relationships, and the kind of farewell you would like to create.
I then write and structure the ceremony, and on the day, I lead and deliver the ceremony, guiding the flow so everything unfolds in a way that feels calm, natural, and well supported.
This allows you and your family to be fully present, without needing to manage the practicalities of the ceremony yourselves.
Ceremony writing and delivery (in person)
Ceremony writing and guidance (remote)
For families who are planning and leading the ceremony themselves
Available Australia-wide and beyond
Some families prefer to take a more active role in leading the farewell, particularly when planning a memorial or celebration of life after cremation.
In this case, we work together through conversation, reflection, and writing, using phone, video call, and email.
You receive:
A fully written ceremony
A clear, easy-to-follow order of service
Practical guidance to help you lead the ceremony with confidence
This allows you to create something personal and meaningful, while still feeling supported and clear about what to do.
What the service includes
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As part of the process, I offer practical guidance around:
Music
Photos and meaningful objects
Readings or reflections
Involving family and friends
The flow of the day
This is offered to support clarity and confidence, while leaving decisions in your hands.
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You receive:
A complete, carefully written ceremony
A clear order of service
Notes to support the day
Everything is shaped around your person and your people.
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One to two rounds of revisions are included, so the ceremony feels right and sounds like you.
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Eulogy or tribute writing
If you would like additional support, I can help shape a eulogy or tribute into a clear, well-structured piece.
This can be delivered by you or another family member.
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Many families come to this work having chosen direct cremation and are planning a memorial or celebration of life separately.
If this is your situation, I can help you think through the practical aspects of bringing everything together, while ensuring the ceremony itself feels considered and meaningful.
You don’t need to have a clear plan before we begin.
Begin with a conversation
If you’re unsure what kind of support you need, that’s completely fine.
You’re welcome to begin with a simple, no-obligation conversation — a calm space to talk things through and see what would be most helpful.
If you would prefer to speak directly, you’re very welcome to call.