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When someone dies, it can feel disorienting. There are often so many decisions to make and practical things to organise at a time when your world has been turned upside down. Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone.
I offer independent funeral celebrancy services across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Northern Brisbane areas.
How we say goodbye matters. A meaningful farewell can honour a life, acknowledge a loss, and create space for connection, reflection and remembrance.
I walk alongside you to create a farewell that feels right for your person - one that captures their essence, honours their relationships, and brings together the people who loved them. Rather than following a standard template, each ceremony is crafted together to reflect the life, values, stories and spirit of the person being remembered.
No matter your spiritual, religious or cultural beliefs, family circumstances, or the shape of your relationships, I work in an open, accepting and understanding way. I take the time to truly listen and get to know what matters most to you and your family. There is no rush. Together, we create a ceremony that feels authentic and meaningful.
How to get started?
It all starts with a simple phone call. There’s no obligation and no need to have everything figured out. You can tell me a little about your person, what you're hoping for, and any plans already in place. It's also an opportunity for you to ask questions, explore what's possible, and see whether I'm the right fit for you and your family.
What I offer
A consultation (usually in person, but online is also available) with family, friends and others involved to explore what you would like, discuss options, and gather stories, memories and reflections (typically 1–3 hours)
Guidance through the planning process, ensuring your values and wishes are honoured
Liaison with the funeral director or others involved
Writing the ceremony script
Support for family members and friends who would like to share stories, readings or reflections
Suggestions for readings, poetry, music, and simple rituals
Coordination and delivery of the ceremony on the day
Additional service for graveside burial or scattering of ashes, if requested
Fees
Fees vary depending on the type and length of ceremony, as well as travel distance. Funeral and memorial ceremonies start from $500.
I also offer a one-off session for those who would like to facilitate a farewell themselves, offering guidance and support to help you think through ideas, structure, and what you might like to include in the ceremony.
What’s the difference between funerals, memorials and living wakes?
Funerals
A funeral usually takes place with the body present. This can influence the choice of venue, and funerals are often held relatively soon after death, before burial or cremation. With a funeral, there is still plenty of room to personalise the ceremony. A funeral may or may not be followed by an attended cremation or burial.
Home Funerals
A home funeral is where the family members, friends or community of a person who has died stay involved in their care and arrangements until the final disposition of the body. This can happen with or without the assistance of a funeral director or celebrant. A home funeral can involve many things, including creating and holding the funeral ceremony in the home. To read more about home funerals, visit: https://www.ahfa.org.au/homefunerals
Memorials
Memorials are increasingly common and offer flexibility. As the body is not present, there is greater freedom in timing, location, and style. A memorial might be held in a park or garden, at home, in a community space, or somewhere that held meaning for the person who has died.
Living Wakes
A living wake is a gathering held while someone is still alive, often when they are approaching the end of life. It offers an opportunity to share memories, hear tributes, and say goodbye in person. A living wake can take many forms - an intimate gathering, a larger celebration, a simple or more formal ceremony ... anything you want, really! It is a meaningful way for someone to be part of how they are honoured, and to experience the love, stories, and impact they have had on others, while they are still here to receive it.
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