Holding a 'Party of your life' allows the person to be involved in the planning of the event in contrast with the traditional arrangement of family and friends making all the plans. Sometimes this may not always be what the deceased wanted. Unlike traditional funerals time will be on their side and so they will be able to make the arrangements at their own pace, carefully planning an appropriate final act, the finale to a life. 

The event can be held anywhere that feels appropriate, indoors or outdoors, a community centre, a garden, at home or in a restaurant… it can be a formal affair or something more relaxed. It can be whatever the person being celebrated may wish for. There can be speeches, singing, poetry, food, videos, the sky’s the limit, this is an important ‘do’, its someone’s last excuse for a party, it’s the party of our life.

As a celebrant I will help you to plan your living funeral, meeting with you first to hear all about your life, your wishes, what you want to be included. I will then work alongside you to develop and deliver a ceremony that reflects your identity and incorporates the precious memories of your life. Please get in touch if you feel this is something that you may be interested in.