While Nothing Can Remove The Pain of Losing Your Loved One, We Can Connect their Stories for a Beautiful Remembrance of Life

Celebrating Life with Jade

Timaru and South Canterbury Funeral and Memorial Celebrant Jade Whaley. Beautiful casket spray with red and white roses.
Lovely floral arrangement | Location: Aoraki Funeral Services
It is one of the saddest and most stressful times in your life when your loved one has died. Whether it has just happened, is coming up or it has been many years.

Grief is hard. It can feel overwhelming thinking about the person you have lost and what you need to do to give them the farewell they deserve.

If can be mind numbing and on top of it all you have to make arrangements for their service. 

To take away some of this stress, are looking at pre-planning you own funeral ceremony?
"As your celebrant, I have the skills and experience to guide you through this difficult time. As a storyteller, I can capture a lifetime in a ceremony while balancing laughter, tears, and memories. We can celebrate their life, no matter how short or long they passed. ​Let's work together to create a heartfelt and meaningful way to say goodbye."
Celebrating and honouring your loved one before cremation or burial
Celebrating and honouring your loved one after cremation or burial
Get organised and have a pre-written complete  funeral ceremony or life story (eulogy)

It is a Role that I love

South Canterbury Crematorium Celebrant Jade Whaley. Funeral service in Beaconsfield Road at Salisbury Park Crematorium.
Remembering beautiful baby Bohdi. Much love to the Constable family who shared this photo. | Location: South Canterbury Crematorium
I have a genuine passion for people and their stories. This naturally led me to pursue a Diploma in Celebrant Studies from The Celebrant School and  I officially became a qualified Celebrant in 2017.

I find immense fulfilment in being a funeral celebrant and assisting families in saying farewells. We have a singular opportunity to honour a person's life, and I strive to ensure that it aligns with the family's wishes.

It's a privilege that I take very seriously, and I invest my heart and soul into creating meaningful ceremonies, easing the burden of grieving families during these difficult times.

Let's have a cuppa and an obligation-free chat

I am humbled to have officiated 100's  funerals, memorials, and remembrances across South Canterbury and Mackenzie district. 

My primary goal is to be there for you however I can during this challenging period.

I'll gently guide you and your family, approaching the situation empathetically and professionally. We'll create a meaningful and personalised ceremony, ensuring your input is valued and incorporated.​

To get started, I'm happy to offer a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss your needs and how I can assist you during this challenging time.  Contact me.