I am a board member of FIMAC - Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council. The council monitors the operation of the Funeral Act and provides ongoing advice for the Minister to Consumer Affairs on issues relating to the operation of the Funeral industry. It is an honour to be a part of the council and hopefully make a difference, I want families to be educated in their choices and celebrate the life of their loved one in any manner they wish.

There are many stories like this one: Leah Monro is the author of The Do-it-yourself Funeral Book. Leah’s husband died coming home from work. "I didn’t get the funeral that represented his life," she says. "All I got was a big bill."

I personally think it's time we gave greiving people time to think about their decision for a funeral - and ensure they are given time to consider options to ensure the funeral does represent the life of their loved one without costing them a fortune. Public education is so important in this industry. It is not acceptable to condition people to think they have to do things in a particular way - and for it to cost a certain amount of money. Funerals are for honouring a loved one in an authentic manner appropriate for each person. If you are looking at ways to celebrate in an environmentally friendly way please go to Green Funerals.

What a difficult time this can be for everyone involved. I can help you work through this process with the least amount of stress and worry. In short, writing a funeral service is too important to leave to just anyone, especially in a time of stress and grief. A professional celebrant can ensure your loved one's life is celebrated with dignity and compassion.  A funeral service should be very personal and should give meaning to their life. People are becoming much more conscious of having the funeral service that you want, not what someone may think you should have. Working with the relatives of a deceased is so important to ensure the ceremony is indicative of the life of the person. It should always be authentic. As people start to witness ceremonies of real substance they are beginning to understand and become aware of what is possible in a ceremony. With the help of family and friends I can create a service that is appropriate for this person. If prepared professionally a funeral service can help in some way to alleviate pain and suffering. I am available to you immediately and will work with you as soon as it is convenient to you. A read back will be done with you prior to the service to ensure I have captured the elements you wish covered.

I am available to help and support you in a time that can be very daunting, sad and a time that is filled with many memories.

In many situations I have been asked by people to help them create their own eulogy and tell their story. I can assist you in creating a history of your life events and thoughts about certain aspects of your life. Call me on 0408691405 if I can assist you in documenting your life.

Recommended Funeral Director

My preferred  Funeral Director is Central Highlands Funerals - I have worked alongside Anne and Steve at Central Highlands Funerals and I can thoroughly recommend them to any client without hesitation. They travel anywhere and will assist you in every possible way.
Please visit their website or call them directly on  03 5348 4878  OR   0434 084 299

Funeral Testimonials

Thank you so much for helping us celebrate the life of our father. The way you put all our scrambled emotions together to make the funeral service so meaningful to the family was extra-ordinary. I didn't want it to end it was so wonderful, and to say that about a funeral is amazing.  The B Family

I have just received from (name) details of the service you conducted for my brother (name), I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of my brother (name) & myself and our familiies, for the words you chose to celebrate his life, they have brought great comfort to us being so far away at this sad time. Maybe now we can continue with our lives knowing how well liked and respected (name) was regardless of the problems he found so difficult to overcome. The B Family

On behalf of the family thank you for putting together Mum's funeral service. Initially it seemed a daunting task, but it all flowed and gave meaning to her life. Thank you again for your supportive professional role at a very difficult time.  The T Family

Our sincere thanks and gratitude for a very moving and personal service. So many people have commented on your ability to express compassion and understanding. So take a pat on the back and stand proud, you have a true quality that so many of us lack. The S Family