Thoughts..
Will you speak at our service?
Yes, I can say as much or as least as you like. Not everyone is comfortable to stand and speak in front of others, but where I can see potential, I will gently encourage if it is a wish of yours to build the courage.
Can we choose our music?
Yes, all music is chosen by you - however, some families are ok for appropriate music or songs to be selected on their behalf
Can you help us write our tributes?
Yes, I can assist in creative writing of life stories of your loved one - I can also give guidance on how best to approach your own personal tributes in terms of writing, timings and practicing - this all helps in taking a bit of the weight off on the day when you speak - my goal is for you to speak clearly, calmly and with pride - as best you can on the day.
Can you deliver a religious / spiritual service for us?
Yes. I have my own personal beliefs on death and dying - but these views are private to me and I come into your family space honoring what religious / spiritual tones you would like, these can include Christian, Catholic, Anglican, Buddhist, Ratana.. and any others you can teach me about to serve your faiths / beliefs
Can we bring other Ashes to our service?
Yes, I have had families bring cats and dogs ashes to place with their owner who has passed, and we have honored and farewelled them together. We have also celebrated the life of a father who lost his son years earlier, the ashes of his son were present and again, we were able to honor them together - reunited.
Can you deliver a non-religious service?
Of course, I have cared for families who have farewelled their loved one with love and gratitude
Can you deliver an Ash Memorial & Ash Interment?
Yes, I can do both on the same day, or each on different days. An Ash Memorial is exactly the same as a Funeral Service, however the only difference is that you have chosen to have your loved one cremated first, all other aspects of the service remain the same, we will create a personalized space for your loved ones ashes. I can also attend a cemetery and provide a shorter interment / committal service, where we actually place your urn either in a burial plot or in a wall.
Yes - I will come to you and your home, or a place where family can get together and discuss your service - I only need 1 meeting face to face that takes around 60 - 90 minutes maximum, this gives us a chance to meet, connect, listen and determine our ‘to do’ list together. After the meeting, all contact is via text, calls or emails - I am very responsive during the time before our funeral / memorial.
Do we meet before the service?
Have another question or thought?
Call or Text: 021 161 1967
Email: jaime_chevarn@hotmail.com
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