Suffolk Funeral Celebrant

Your Suffolk funeral celebrant honouring your loved one with a personal tribute and a respectful, dignified ceremony.

A Personal Tribute A Funeral, or a Celebration of Life ceremony, allows family and friends the time they need to say a meaningful, deliberate, heartfelt goodbye to their loved-one.

Never underestimate the power of a last goodbye.

A key part of the grieving process is the knowledge that everything has been said, and that emotions have been expressed; this allows us all a sense of being able to 'move on' when the time is right.

Everyone takes their own time. Relationships are highly personal and we all grieve differently- but you have many choices available to you at this difficult time, choices which I can help you navigate. As your local, Suffolk funeral celebrant, I'm just a phone call away.

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Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break.

William Shakespeare

It's so important for their 'voice' to be heard

As your funeral celebrant, I will meet with you beforehand, listen and understand the story of your loved-one's life. It's so important for their 'voice' to be heard. From there I will craft their personal ceremony for you to approve. We'll discuss any elements you would like to add: music, readings, eulogies and any others you may wish to incorporate.

On the day I will be there to run the ceremony for you making sure they have the send-off you want for them, whatever style that may take.

Many funerals take place in cemeteries and crematoriums but those ceremonies can also be undertaken in places that hold significant meaning for you, in local hotels and other ceremonial spaces, giving you the chance to take your time, develop the ceremony according to their wishes and give your loved one a truly personalised send off.

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Why choose me as your funeral celebrant?

I listen, I give you time and I'll make sure your loved-one's ceremony is given the attention it deserves. Their life and legacy matter.  You can rely on me, and put your trust in me, to deliver.

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How does it work?

From £300

You can make contact with  me directly to discuss your requirements and you can also request me for your ceremony through your chosen Funeral Directors.

You may have different requirements however - perhaps organising the funeral yourselves or you may be preparing your own eulogy to add to your affairs in advance to help family.  I can also support you with these arrangements.

If you are undertaking a direct cremation for your loved one, and arranging a memorial for another time, then I can offer my services here too.

I also write eulogies for families to be used on the ceremony day, especially if a celebrant is not required.  I would be happy to do that for you.

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Testimonials

Caring, compassionate and considerate.

Susan officiated at my father’s funeral and from the very first phone call Susan was caring, compassionate and considerate of our loss. Susan took great care to understand as much as possible about our father and family and made sure that the eulogy at the service was genuine and personal. We are all grateful for the patience and kindness that Susan showed us throughout what was a very painful and emotional time.

Suzanne

Suffolk

I would thoroughly recommend

Susan conducted the funeral service for my family and did such an amazing job. I knew from the moment we first spoke that she was the right choice for us.  She was very supportive and understanding throughout the entire process and guided us through the decisions we needed to make with patience and empathy. Her balance of compassion and composure really set the tone in a perfect way to conduct the service itself, and I couldn't have asked for anything more from her. She has been an enormous comfort to us during this difficult period.

I would thoroughly recommend her to others.

Liz

Bury St Edmunds

Susan made such a sad process easier to bear.

Susan was so warm and caring from the moment we met her. She guided us through the funeral planning, wrote a wonderful eulogy that captured the essence of Norman and made such a sad process easier to bear. Many thanks, Jean and Sue x

Jean and Sue

Bury St Edmunds

Nothing we wanted was too much trouble.

Susan bought both warmth and clear guidance to me and my sister as we planned my mother's cremation. Nothing we wanted was too much trouble, and her suggestions were sensitive and thoughtful. She led the service with a gentle gravity. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Charles

Bury St Edmunds

Warmth, calm presence and eloquence

Thank you again for all you did to make our dear mum’s funeral go so well.  Your warmth, calm presence and eloquence made all the difference, and held the whole ceremony together, giving it a real sense of occasion.  From the moment we first talked to you, we were reassured that you were the perfect person to help us celebrate Colleen’s life, and you made things easier for us at every turn.  Thank you so much from both of us. 

Tracey and Peter

Woodbridge

Would recommend Susan to anyone.

Susan took a funeral service for my mum.The service went well,Susan was very well spoken very clear and confident which made my family and me at ease.susan likes to do some research on her services and will pop round to speak to the family, great service would recommend Susan to anyone. 

Lee

Bury St Edmunds

Thank you for all your help and guidance

Susan was excellent from start to finish catering for the differing views of several family members and producing a narrative which enabled us to have a flowing service with interjections from family members, where we never felt rushed. Carol was given a wonderful send off and we received many positive comments from family and friends about how pleasant and relaxed the service was. Thank you Susan for all your help and guidance and for putting up with my slow responses on occasions.

Tim

Bury St Edmunds

A beautiful ceremony
I didn't know how I would ever get through the day but it was made bearable by you conducting such a beautiful ceremony. Thank you for helping us through this incredibly overwhelming time.

Sarah

Bury St Edmunds

On the day she was warm, caring and it genuinely felt like she’d known my mum.

Susan was fantastic and put me at ease from the moment I spoke to her. She really took the time to guide me through where to start with planning my Mums funeral, making sure all the small details were considered.  Thank you again.

Melissa

Bury St Edmunds

Dignity, warmth and humour

Susan was exceptional in the construction and delivery of the eulogy celebrating my Mum's life. Susan provided dignity warmth and humour on the day along with professionalism and great communication in the days leading to the funeral.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Susan.

Patrick

Ipswich

The service was absolutely wonderful.

Susan conducted my mum’s funeral service. From the moment I first contacted her, she was so friendly and professional. Everyone said how good she was. A very calm, nice lady. Thank you. x

Nina & family

Bury St Edmunds

Would recommend

Wonderful Eulogy, written and read by Susan. We both felt proud that day.
We would recommend highly Susans services, her professional manner and sincerity.
Thank you once again, Susan.

Phil & Nicky

Suffolk

A very difficult day.

Susan helped a very difficult day become a little easier. She took time to learn about our deceased daughter and got it just right on the day. She was professional yet compassionate and would thoroughly recommend.

Vanessa

Bury St Edmunds

An amazing job.

Pauline:  Susan did a fantastic eulogy for my husbands funeral, she is so caring and talks so well we were very moved by her kindness. 

Chris:  Completely agree mum, an amazing job Susan, it helped us get through the day and those that attended commented on the eulogy. You even made me laugh during it, which I think is a lovely thing to do when remembering the good times. Thanks you so much.

Pauline and Chris

Ipswich