Honouring Their Life
As a professionally trained Civil Funeral Celebrant, I provide bespoke funeral services designed to honour your loved one's unique life journey. My compassionate approach ensures a personalised farewell that reflects the essence of the life you are trying to honour and celebrate.
Each ceremony is a tribute to your loved one, and is uniquely crafted from the stories you tell me of their life. I will share the words I write with you so that you are part of that creation, making sure that the story told is the story you want told.
Here are just a few testimonials from the families of the deceased :
"Just to say a big thank you from both of us for the excellent job you did at the funeral. A lovely venue and with your compassion and kindness which were a great comfort to us, we're so grateful for your help during this difficult time." A & P, Essex
"Thank you so much for the way you conducted the service for S this morning. You were superb and everything you said was said with emotion and sincerity. Thank you." B, Essex
"Thank you for such a great job last Thursday and I think the ceremony went as well as it could have done." DP, Berkshire
"Thank you so much David, it was a lovely service and you made a beautiful delivery of A's life testimony." M, Essex
David O'Neill Civil Funeral Celebrant
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About My Celebrancy Services
As a fully qualified and dedicated civil funeral celebrant, I can offer heartfelt and meaningful ceremonies tailored to each individual. With a focus on respect and compassion, every service is crafted to honour the life, values, and memories of the departed. You can choose if you want to include any combination of prayers, hymns, poems and music. Or maybe you have something else in mind? I can help guide you through the choices during this difficult time, so that the ceremony and tribute is what you want, and what they would have wanted.
I will work with the Funeral Director of your choice, or help guide you if you are thinking of going it alone.
After the ceremony I can send you a memorial souvenir copy of the service, for you to keep, if you wish.
Tel: 07710 431232
I cover the following areas:
South Essex: Southend, Maldon through to Upminster.
Berkshire: West Berks, Reading, through to Bracknell.
Even if you don't see your area explicitly mentioned, please let me know as I may cover it. Even if I don't, I probably know someone who does, so can still help.
NOCN Level 3 (RQF)
DBS Checked
Member of the AOIC
My mission: To create a safe and inclusive space for families to say farewell in a way that truly reflects the unique essence of their loved one. I believe in providing support, guidance, and personalised touches to ensure a dignified and heartfelt ceremony.
AI Policy: I do not, and will not, use Artificial Intelligence to create the tribute for your loved one. They were not a robot, so you will not be given the words of a robot. It's as simple as that.
Care - Compassion - Dignity