Question 1

What is a Civil Funeral Ceremony?

Accepted Answer

A Civil Funeral Ceremony is about celebrating the life and personality of a loved one.   It often takes place at a crematorium or non religious burial site. Sometimes it is a memorial ceremony or burial of ashes after a funeral.  
The ceremony can be non-religious or contain religious elements such as hymns, readings or prayers. It can also include elements of different faiths.

Question 2

What is the role of a Civil Funeral Celebrant?

Accepted Answer

As a civil funeral celebrant I meet with the family and friends of a person who has passed away. My focus will be on the service and how to use that time to pay tribute to your loved one. 
During our discussion we will put in place an order of service, as well as creating a eulogy or tribute to be read at the funeral. As your celebrant I would usually lead the service, standing at the front and addressing the congregation as well as inviting up anyone you have chosen to partake in offering readings, prayers or music. 
My main role as your celebrant is to carry out the wishes of the loved one,
their family and friends.

Question 3

How long after your discussion will I receive the draft copy?

Accepted Answer

Depending on how much time we have before the funeral but usually late the same day or early the following morning.

Question 4

Can we have Readings, Hymns, Music or Prayers?"

Accepted Answer

Yes there are no restrictions on a civil ceremony and you can have as little or as much of each.

Question 5

What happens on the day of the funeral?

Accepted Answer

I will be at the venue waiting for you and will have already liaised with you and your funeral director about the how we shall enter. The service as already agreed in advance will then take place. After the service I will be close by with your funeral director for a short while should you have any questions at all.

Question 6

How can we contact you?

Accepted Answer

I can be contacted by email at elizabethmhadnett@outlook.com or by telephone on +353 87 959 6559.   Should I not be able to answer at any time then please leave a message or
feel free to send me a text and I will call you back a.s.a.p.   Alternatively you can submit your enquiry through the Contact Form by clicking here.

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