Funerals

Funerals and celebrations of life

If you’ve recently experienced the loss of a loved one, may I offer my sincere condolences to you.

Organising a funeral or celebration of life can feel overwhelming at a time when it’s impossible to think practically. I would like to help ensure that this can be a smooth and simple process for you.

I can be your safe pair of hands in gathering the essential information and special meaning that you would need to reflect your loved one.

As a funeral celebrant I would be there to guide you through the planning, liaise with the funeral directors, support your wishes and deliver the service on the day with care and compassion.

Why would you choose me to craft a funeral or celebration of life?

With a long and proud background as a History teacher, I fully understand the importance of telling the story of a human life with accuracy, empathy and compassion.

Every person will have had a unique life experience and every family will choose to reflect and celebrate this in their own way.

I’m a skilled and confident writer who will weave a beautiful, thoughtful and meaningful narrative of the life lived. I can guide you and take care of crafting a ceremony that allows for joy and humour amidst the pain of saying goodbye. You will have choice and flexibility so that there will be no discomfort in the process.

I have experience with more traditional goodbyes as well as less formal ceremonies that allow for a more creative experience. Eco-friendly alternatives are a particular interest of mine but I am happy to conduct your service wherever you wish and would be at the end of a phone call, text or email to answer any questions you had at any point.

What do you get when you book your vow funeral or celebration of life with Lucy Goy Cornwall Celebrant?

  • An initial meeting to discuss the type of service that you want and to learn a little about your loved one

  • Another meeting with whomever you want to gather to build content for the service

  • Unlimited contact (phone, message, email, meetings, zoom) throughout our journey together

  • A completely bespoke ceremony written from start to finish for your loved one

  • Guidance and support on readings, poems, writing of eulogy / tributes if you wish – templates and examples readily available            

  • Detailed explanation of the Order of Service to give you ownership and sense of comfort

  • Delivery of ceremony itself, including checking in with you beforehand and afterwards

  • Email copy of your script

PRICING to be discussed with families