Rose Jones Funeral Celebrant

When I was looking for a heart-centred change, becoming a Funeral Celebrant was a natural fit, because I value the privilege of being invited into a family's home to support them during an important time. My natural warmth, insight and empathy creates an authentic, calm presence which helps families channel their emotion into a farewell that is beautiful, compassionate, and uniquely reflective of your person, their story, and life.

Why I'm a celebrant: As your Celebrant I'm keen to know your story, understand the importance of your occasion, include a range of elements that really resonates, and then craft a funeral, burial, cremation, memorial, viewing, scattering or interment of ashes that looks and feels authentic.
I prioritise a natural, authentic, creative presence and style. I write ceremonies that resonate at more than one level, creating a mix of love-filled moments that are meaningful, touching, even fun if they spark fond memories of a life well lived. I'm privileged to see you smile, then dab a tear, fully present in why you've chosen to create an occasion and share it with those you love.

Treasured memories: I come to treasure the memories of your loved ones as I get to know them through you. And nothing touches me more than to hear 'thank you, that was beautiful, it really helped' when we say goodbye.
These words from Fran mean everything:
'Your compassion and need to understand who Steve was gave our Australian and UK family such comfort. We said goodbye to Steve in a way that was so fitting for the man he was and you were such a huge part of that. There was such emotion and humour in how you represented all of our memories, we said goodbye in the best way. Both Steve’s parents felt that he would have loved every part of the service'.

and I'd like to say: When asked, I fulfill the role of Funeral Celebrant with local Funeral Directors, Letts Funerals in Sale; Gippsland Funeral Services in Sale; and Semmens Funerals in Maffra. By request, I've also conducted a funeral alongside staff at Invocare, in metro Melbourne.

Just recently I'm proud to have joined Picaluna Funerals' Celebrant Affiliate team, working in concert with Amy Eastwood Funerals in Gippsland.