What is a Memorial Service? 

A Memorial Service is when the body is not present. They may have already been cremated, buried or the body cannot be there for whatever reason.

It is the same type of ceremony as a "funeral" as you are honouring and remembering your loved one.
​ Read about funerals here

​A memorial can be done anytime , even years after their death.
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If you were unable to attend a funeral or did not have one for your loved one, don't think you missed your chance.  We can still honour and remember them and give them a wonderful farewell. It is never too late! 

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Where can you have your memorial? 

You can have the memorial anywhere you choose to!
You can have the memorial at your home, their garden, funeral home, local community hall or sports venue.​

​I work regularly with Two of Timaru's largest well established, professional  funeral homes Betts and Aoraki,  which both have lovely premises.
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I can assist you with as little or as much as you need me too. 

I will work with your funeral home and communicate with them frequently.  It is important that we are  both  kept updated with the latest requirements allowing you to do what you need to for yourself,  family and friends. 

Do you use a template for your memorial ceremony? 

No! Never.
​Each ceremony is started with a blank page. We are all unique and individual and there is no one quite like you or your loved one.  I try and capture the essence of who there were and thread through all that was important to them.  Their hobbies, taste in music, quirks, habits, skills and talents that all make up a person. Let's honour that!

Of course it takes a long time to write the ceremony starting new each time, but it doesn't matter as this as our last chance to farewell them and give them a perfect send off for you. I see it as a privilege. 

I can source poems or readings and we can include any enactments you which too, or of course you can find your own. Some of the enactments I have been part of so far are singing, live music, blessings, prayers, signing of casket, dove release, petal or flower placement, guard of honour, demonstrations, videos, balloon release and enjoying a shot of their favourite drink or a piece of cake from their famous family recipe.  
We can combine anything you wish. Let's talk. 

*Thank you to the families for allowing me to share some photos from their loved ones' memorial

Prices from $350 - $500 

Video of the late Mr Andy Davidson Life Celebration in  June 2020. 
​I had the honour to officiate Andy's life celebration at the Caroline Bay Hall  - Cared for by Betts Funeral Services ​

Let's connect via phone or email to discuss what you need.

I aim to assist you in anyway I can to create a ceremony that is fitting for your loved one.
​The family have enough to deal with and want to know that loved one will represented how they wish. 
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I offer a free no obligation meeting to discuss what you need.