Planning Your Funeral Wishes in Advance

Thinking about your own funeral is not always easy.

But for many people, it becomes one of the most thoughtful and caring things they can do for those they love.

Living Wishes offers you the opportunity to gently plan your own funeral service in advance, making your wishes known clearly, personally, and in a way that truly reflects who you are.

It allows your voice to be heard while easing the emotional and practical burden on your loved ones when the time comes.

If you would like to understand more about the wider support I offer, you are welcome to visit my Funeral Services page.

No One Knows You Better Than You

No one knows your story quite like you do.

You understand the moments that shaped your life.
The relationships that mattered most.
The memories that deserve to be remembered.

You also know what feels right for you, and what does not.

Living Wishes gives you the space to express those thoughts, in your own time, in your own way, with gentle guidance and support throughout.

To learn more about me and my approach, you are welcome to visit my About page.

A Service That Reflects You

I will work closely with you to create a funeral service that reflects your personality, your values, and your wishes.

Together, we will thoughtfully consider every detail, including:

• Choosing a Funeral Director
• Recording your funeral instructions
• Writing your eulogy
• Planning and writing your complete funeral service
• Selecting music, including for the committal
• Choosing poems or readings
• Discussing prayers, if you would like them
• Exploring flowers, colours, and their meaning
• Deciding where your ceremony will be held
• Planning where your wake or gathering will take place
• Identifying charities for donations
• Helping to find an experienced celebrant or minister to conduct your ceremony

Everything is approached with care, sensitivity, and attention to what matters most to you.

At Your Pace, At Any Stage of Life

There is no right or wrong time to create your Living Wishes.

You may be in good health and simply wish to plan ahead. Or you may feel that now is the right time to put your wishes in place.

Wherever you are in life, I will support you with understanding, respect, and a calm, considered approach.

How the Process Works

Once we have explored your wishes together, I will carefully prepare your eulogy and begin to put your service together.

You will receive a copy to review in your own time, allowing you to make any changes so that everything feels right.

Once approved, you will be given your final copy and, with your consent, a copy can also be shared with your next of kin. This ensures your wishes are clearly understood and can be followed when the time comes.

A Final Act of Care

After a loss, families need time, space, and the freedom to grieve.

By planning your funeral in advance, you remove uncertainty and difficult decision-making from those closest to you.

You offer them clarity, reassurance, and the comfort of knowing they are honouring your wishes.

In many ways, Living Wishes becomes a final act of care, one that continues to support your loved ones when they need it most.

Pricing

Living Wishes from £185

Let’s Have a Conversation

If you would like to explore Living Wishes or simply talk things through, I would be very happy to hear from you.

Please visit my Contact Page to arrange a relaxed and informal conversation at a pace that feels right for you.

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