Funerals and Memorials

This is not goodbye

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Those we love don’t go away;
They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Sill loved, still missed, and very dear.

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Funerals

In 2004 when a close family member passed, I wrote her service with no experience whatsoever, except that I was passionate her farewell be delivered by someone who loved and knew her well.

Since then I have been asked to write eulogies and services for family and friends which has given me an insight of how important it is to ensure that ceremonies are all about the individuality of those who have passed.

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Memorials and Celebrations of Life

With many choosing to opt for direct cremations, a Memorial or Celebration of Life service is a wonderful way to honour the life of your loved. one giving you time to come to terms with your loss and celebrate their life at your own pace in a more relaxed environment. The service can still include a eulogy, personal memories and whichever format you’d prefer – including religious elements, or not – the choice is yours.

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Living Funerals and End of Life Celebrations

A wonderful way to organise your own service where your wishes can be carried out and a beautiful way to express your gratitude and love to family, friends, and anyone who has touched your life to let them know how much they have meant to you and giving them the opportunity to say final farewells, share their memories of you and for all to have a sense of closure whilst celebrating your life before you pass on.

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As a NOCN accredited and fully qualified celebrant, my services are focused on capturing the true essence and character of your loved one by telling their story of how they would like to be remembered.

The day we have to say goodbye to a loved one is our last opportunity for a final memory.

Together we can make that day very special, helping you to keep them securely locked in your heart forever after.

My sincere condolences for your loss.

I have adopted and will adhere to the Funeral Celebrant Accord – click on the link for full details.

https://funeralcelebrancycouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Accord.pdf

Funerals ~ £250

Memorials and Celebrations of Life ~ £250

Living Funerals and End of Life Celebrations ~ £250

Scattering of Ashes ~ £75

From our first meeting to the day of the service, I will be there for you, ensuring everything is exactly as you’d like it to be to honour your loved one.

Please note there is no fee for babies or children under the age of 16.

What people are saying

“A few months before my husband Alan passed away after twelve years of living with Dementia, Erishia spent time with him and formed a special bond with both him and me. During that time he was responsive and very relaxed in her company. After he ‘slipped the surly bonds of earth’, Erishia took away the stress of all the planning of his Memorial. We did not have a funeral, but we shared a beautiful family and friends gathering in the Hertford Club garden.
Erishia did a lot of homework and sent suggestions of poems, and readings, all relevant to his life in Africa, his love of flying, and our love for each other.
Erishia quietly took control and delivered a heartfelt and personal celebration of his life. It was nothing less than Beautiful. What a very special lady.”

Beverley, Kerriann, Ross, Olivia, and Sebastian Murray
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“Dear Erishia

I just wanted to email to thank you for my mum’s service. Making it all about the music she loved would have made her so happy and even though it was sad to let her go, you helped us to smile through our tears. Thank you!”

Martin Stronach
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“Our mum’s service was held in a church and led by a vicar. However, it was Erishia who beautifully captured our mum’s life, personality, principles, and values in the eulogy. Despite the difficult time, Erishia made it engaging and personal. She also shared a touching tribute written by one of our aunts who was too emotional to read it herself. After the service, Erishia presented us with a lovely keepsake and a copy of the eulogy, which we’re truly grateful for. Her support and comfort during this difficult time meant a lot to us.

Thank you”

Aaron, Lauren, and Nicole
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“Erishia wrote and delivered a wonderful eulogy about a friend of mine who took his own life. It was exceptional. She was sensitive, and caring and understood who he was and what he loved. She created a beautiful and moving piece that made me smile and cry. It was a fitting tribute to an amazing friend.

Thank you Erishia.”

Ian Vincent
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“We were very lucky to have Erishia organise and deliver my dad’s recent funeral service.

She was just wonderful. Her warmth, poise, and understanding of the family’s needs were a great comfort at a sad and stressful time. Erishia was able to recommend appropriate music, poems, and readings. She pieced together a very special service with just the right amount of anecdotes and stories about my dad who was known for his sense of humour.

A huge thank you Erishia.”

Lesley Williams

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“We would like to say a big thank you for the most caring, touching, and professional service we received by Erishia to celebrate our Stepdad’s life.

Erishia spoke about his life with such thoughtfulness and warmth which brought comfort to us all on a sad occasion.”

Suzy Ward
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“Hello Erishia, thank you so much for speaking at my grandad’s funeral. You took the pressure off the family and delivered a great eulogy and service. My grandfather wasn’t religious and I was wondering how it was going to pan out, but you took the time and effort to get to know the family and it was like you were a part of the family by the time of the funeral. He would have loved it.

Thank you again Erishia for your kind words.”

Best regards from Matthew, Charlotte, and the family
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“I just want to say a huge thank you to Erishia for the service she delivered at my grandad’s funeral. It was very caring, warm and so thoughtful – had me in tears with her loving words about him – I would not have been able to keep my composure, so again thank you to this special lady for everything you did.”

Gary Peatson
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“Hi Erishia, thank you for the lovely service on Tuesday. Everyone said you really captured the essence of my unique father and thank you for the beautiful memory gift you gave me and my sister.”

Wendy xx
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“Erishia was so incredible at our step Grandad’s celebration of life. He didn’t want a “funeral” the service was so fitting to what he would have liked & to what my Nan & his family wanted. It was positive, with happy memories and lovely stories. It was uplifting & helped the tears to become happy tears of happy memories rather than of sadness. Strong & beautiful is how I remember the day, just like Erishia. I would highly recommend her for any celebrations in your life.”

Carly Howes
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Erishia was a wonder to work with from day one and made planning our ceremony so much fun. We wanted an intimate ceremony that reflected us as a couple and this is why we chose Erishia as she understood this from our first call, she took time to get to know me and my husband over various phone calls and then a visit to the venue, she even liaised with other suppliers as required to ensure our ceremony was perfectly planned. Erishia compiled a short, intimate ceremony that reflected our love and commitment she had numerous ideas to make the ceremony unique to us and helped in writing our vows. She was always happy and friendly whenever we chatted and her confidence put me at ease that our ceremony would run smoothly with her at the helm – it did! All our guests commented on how loving, unique and intimate our ceremony was. Erishia even offered her advice on other parts of the planning to help me when I needed it, she was so kind. We felt calm and comfortable and our day was wonderful – thank you Erishia.

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It will be my pleasure to help you with your ceremony.

For a no-obligation chat, call or WhatsApp me on 07983 667 504.

Alternatively, you can e-mail me – erishia@yourforeveraftercelebrant.com

Hertfordshire-based, covering surrounding counties, and North London. I’m happy to travel.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and creating a day you will remember forever after.

~ Erishia