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Funerals

"Helen carried out a beautiful & truly touching ceremony in memory of my beloved Aunt Jan.
It was a perfect send off & very personal.
Helen combines professionalism & care impeccably.
Forever grateful ❤️"

Saying Farewell
Provance

Saying Farewell

Saying 'Goodbye' is never easy. 

 

I will take time to listen about the real person behind your loss, to gently and professionally lead you through what can be a confusing and difficult time; to plan the order of service, music, and of course write a bespoke Eulogy, creating a meaningful service and fitting final farewell.

 

The most important part of my job is to listen to stories and recollections of the deceased, and create a Ceremony that fully reflects the passions, love, humour, struggles and important moments they experienced, that made them unique.

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 Our lives are an unrepeated tapestry of joys and sadness, relationships, events and emotions; my aim is to celebrate this by writing every ceremony with honesty and integrity, recounting each unique story in a respectful way that will honour their memory. 

Writing and conducting a funeral or memorial service is a huge honour and requires sensitivity, creativity and empathy as well as the essential writing and public speaking skills, being able to create a meaningful and personalised ceremony that brings comfort and closure at a time that can be full of sadness and uncertainty. 

 

This role requires compassion as well as a good knowledge of the practical procedures and legal requirements of a burial or cremation in France.  

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I have had the honour of delivering funeral ceremonies in church, at the graveside as well as in the crematorium, each of which demands a good knowledge of French procedure and protocol. 

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Please contact me to discuss any aspect of your ceremony requirements, without obligation.

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Funeral & Memorial Package

Included in my price...

  • Face-to-face first meeting*

  • ​Unimited contact by message or video call​

  • Creating your bespoke ceremony script

  • Liaising with the Funeral Director

  • Unlimited script alterations

  • Researching music, resources and readings

  • Travel to your location*

  • Organising the playing of music & video's

  • Conducting your ceremony

  • Producing a printed presentation script

Guide price:  €600   (*Within 50km of my location)​

"My Father-in-Law died recently here in France, a long way from his old friends and most of his family.  Helen came to visit us before the service to talk sensitively about my father-in-law, his life, personality and beliefs.  This meant that the funeral was not a dry, impersonal affair but a real reflection of our departed family member.    Thank you Helen "       - S & A

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