I tell people I have THE best job in the world – I am a Funeral Celebrant – the look on their faces is usually one of disbelief, until I explain why.

When I visit families, after the death of someone they love, they not only open their door but they open their hearts and allow me to share with them a most sacred and personal time in their lives.

With a background in Grief Counselling and Grief Education, I hold a Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy as well as having been privileged to have trained and mentored many Funeral Celebrant students through and after their studies.

My passion is to create a Funeral Ceremony that will live on in the hearts and minds of those who attend. There is no denying funerals have sad moments, but they should very much be a Celebration of Life, regardless of its length!

A remarkable man was xxx xxx, a good bloke through and through And when you speak his name from now on, it’s hard for it not to make you feel blue Yet xxx wouldn’t want that you know, he’d want you to all laugh and maybe tell a joke He wouldn’t even mind if it was about him, ‘cos he was just that kind of bloke He’d want you to look on the bright side, a fine example he always set With no airs and graces for anyone, what you saw was hard not to get Along with his wife and soul mate in xxx, what a fine couple they always did make He’d want you to look out for her, for now her heart will so longingly ache. His children he loved beyond limits, his family always came first Their achievements in life, no matter how small, with so much pride he nearly did burst He’s gone on a new journey now, where there’s camping and fishing galore His spirit will remain in your hearts and minds, he’ll not be forgotten for sure. ~~~~~ One of A Kind You really were one of kind, like the rarest type of gem Your family can’t begin to thank you, for the influence you had on them You taught them how to make a home, to help their children grow. Teaching by your example, was the greatest way to know As a grandmother you were loved, you could not have wished for more Everyone loved that warm smile you had, when you greeted them at the door. “Come in!” you’d say and immediately the food it did come out No one could ever leave hungry, of this there was no doubt. Your body was becoming tired and we know it was for the best You overcame so many obstacles, you really deserve a rest Please take with you all our love and give it to those gone before We will never forget you, our love will last forever more. ~~~~~ A Message to my Family I look down on you the family that I love, from a heavenly place somewhere up above. I see your tears, I feel them too, although you may not be aware, that I am watching you. You see I’ve never left you, you know I’m in your heart And while I’m no longer on the earth, we’re never far apart. So when you feel that breeze, just go past your ear Know it’s me telling you, that I am still quite near Although you cannot hear me, I still want you to know That my love for you has never changed, even though I had to go Just close your eyes and think of me and I will you give you strength To make you smile and laugh again, I would go to any length So I go on my journey now, leaving my love as my legacy Just look to the sky at night, I’ll be the brightest star you can see ~~~~~ See more of my poetry here.

Dear Robyn... Thank you for the attention to detail, sensitivity and caring way you helped to say our final goodbye to C. ~ Love J.

Robyn, Just a quick note to thank you for Dad’s service on Wednesday. It was an honest blend, that truly reflected his life. We had many comments that people really ‘enjoyed’ the service, which is really lovely. ~ Thanks again, G.

Looking forward to tomorrow, a wonderful feeling of warmth, love and closure and sharing with family and friends. I know it will be delivered with such respect and humility by you. Dad would be pleased. He was so proud of the way you portrayed Mum's life. You have a unique storytellers' gift. it's not just the story, it's how you deliver it that makes it special to someone else's ears. We got so much feedback asking who you were after Mum's funeral.