FUNERAL
Ceremony
Saying goodbye to someone we love can be hard. I believe that even in grief, there can be quiet richness in the way we remember, honour, and celebrate a life. When met with care and presence, these moments can bring comfort and connection. A well-held funeral, memorial, or celebration of life becomes a space of healing — a moment to express love, share stories, and find strength together.
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I have been a registered celebrant since 2015, and over the years I’ve learned that ceremony has the power to hold us through life’s most significant moments, from the joy of weddings to the tenderness of farewells. My role is to walk alongside you through this time with warmth, calm, and professionalism. I will listen to your wishes and guide you through each step, helping you shape a ceremony that feels true to your loved one and your family’s needs. Each life is unique, and together we’ll create a farewell that reflects that — whether formal, relaxed, uplifting, traditional, contemporary, spiritual, or secular.
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My aim is to make the process as easeful as possible, so that on the day you can be fully present, comforted in knowing that the details are held and the tone feels right.
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Because a farewell, when held with heart and intention, can be not only a time of sorrow — but also a celebration of life and love.
Offerings & prices
Every farewell is different, just as every life is unique. Some families wish for a local gathering here on Waiheke; others prefer a service in a funeral home or other location in Auckland. Whichever you choose, I’m right here on the island to meet with you and carry out all preparations locally. My role is to make this process as easeful as possible — listening to your wishes and helping you shape a ceremony that feels true and fitting.
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Ceremony – $480
A personalised funeral, memorial, or celebration of life — created in close collaboration with you to reflect your loved one’s story, values, and spirit.
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An in-person meeting on Waiheke Island to learn about your loved one and your wishes
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Guidance on the structure, flow, tone and participants of the ceremony
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Drafting the ceremony script and emailing it to you for review, with any edits discussed via phone or email
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Liaison with your chosen venue on Waiheke Island and the funeral director
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Leading the ceremony on the day with calm presence and support for you and your family​
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Optional Add-Ons — each $150​​
AUCKLAND SERVICE FOR WAIHEKE FAMILIES
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Includes travel time, ferry, and liaison with the funeral director or venue.
EULOGY WRITING
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If you’d like help writing a eulogy, I can either prepare it and deliver it on your behalf or just prepare it for a family member to deliver.
GRAVESIDE OR COMMITTAL CEREMONY
A short, simple service at the burial or interment site following the main ceremony.
Next Steps
It’s important that you feel I’m the right person for you. A conversation over the phone can help you decide whether my approach feels like the right fit for your family. There’s no charge for this — it’s simply a chance to connect, ask questions, and get a sense of how I work. My aim is to make this process as calm and supportive as possible, so you can focus on what truly matters: remembering, honouring, and celebrating a life.
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Financial Consideration
I know that arranging a farewell can bring many unexpected costs. My fees reflect the time and care that go into creating a meaningful ceremony, but if finances are a genuine barrier, please feel free to reach out in confidence — I’m always open to finding a way that works.
Get in touch, I'd love to hear from you
0274 952 951
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