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At a time of loss, it is important that a funeral service is conducted with care, dignity, and respect. As an independent funeral celebrant, I provide professionally written and sensitively delivered ceremonies that honour life, acknowledge loss, and reflect the individuality of the person being remembered.

Each service is created with compassion and understanding, ensuring that families feel supported and that their loved one is commemorated in a meaningful and appropriate way.

A Personal and Respectful Service

No two lives are the same, and no two funeral services should be the same. I work closely with families to create a ceremony that reflects the character, values, and story of the deceased, while respecting the wishes of those left behind.

Whether the service is traditional, contemporary, religious in tone, or entirely non-religious, it will be delivered with warmth, clarity, and professionalism.

Services Offered

• Funeral Services

• Celebration of Life Ceremonies

• Memorial Services

• Ashes Interment or Scattering Ceremonies

• Graveside or Crematorium Services

Services may be held in crematoria, places of worship, cemeteries, private venues, or family homes.

Ceremony Content

A funeral ceremony may include:

• A carefully written tribute or eulogy

• Readings, poems, or music chosen by the family

• Reflections on the life, achievements, and character of the deceased

• Opportunities for family or friends to participate, if desired

I will guide families through each step of the process, offering reassurance, clarity, and support throughout.

Professionalism and Care

Families and funeral directors value my:

• Calm, composed, and empathetic manner

• Clear and measured delivery

• Attention to detail

• Sensitivity to family wishes and cultural considerations

• Respect for both tradition and individual preference

My role is to ensure that the service is conducted with dignity, compassion, and professionalism, allowing families the space to remember, reflect, and say goodbye.

Enquiries

If you require the services of a funeral celebrant, or would like to discuss arrangements, please feel free to make contact. Initial conversations are handled with sensitivity and without obligation.

Telephone: 07958 150535

Email: sean_whelan@aol.com

Respectful & Dignified Funeral Ceremonies

serving the communities of portsmouth, southampton, winchester & fareham

FUNERAL CEREMONIES