I aim to bring compassion & understanding to the grieving  family.  A funeral service is the culmination of frantic organisation which has to be done while in a state of shock, disbelief, numbness or sometimes even relief.

I see it as my job to do justice to the deceased person.  Respectfully highlighting their life’s achievements, celebrating them and showing how their legacy remains brings, I believe, some sense of comfort for those that are left behind to cope.

Funerals

There are many inspirational readings that bring comfort in a time of sorrow.  I have many resources available. 

I have been fortunate enough to find a very inspirational book that has meant a lot to me.

The Next Place by Warren Hanson.  Here is the link to Warren’s website by kind permission of Warren Hanson, May 2009.

The Next Place - further information

Please Note:

Copyright is an important consideration, the following from the Attorney General’s website is adhered to.

Reading or reciting an extract from a book

Reading or reciting a reasonable portion of a published literary or dramatic work in public (provided the work is acknowledged) is an exception to copyright, and no permission needs to be obtained.

also

it is important to note that reproducing a literary or dramatic work on a printed order of service (as opposed to merely reciting it) requires the permission of the copyright owner (author or publisher).

This is the relevant link

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/RWPBB7B93D8B673649BCA2571B10002EDF7