Petrina Hibben Funeral Celebrant
Traditional, modern or alternative
I will help you create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates life and love while making space for healthy grieving
As an Independent Funeral Celebrant I offer real choice and flexibility. The ceremony is all about the person and what was important to them.
Often people say ‘We’ve never done this before’ or ‘We don’t know where to start.’ The first thing to know about creating a funeral is that you do not need to rush. There is time and space to make decisions that are right for you. If you are feeling overwhelmed or confused, please feel free to get in touch. I am available for a free phone/zoom discussion to talk things through with you. My genuine wish is to help you and your loved ones.
Funeral Services
Price $399
We'll probably begin with a short phone call. You can contact me directly or ask a funeral director to contact me on your behalf. Funeral directors often recommend celebrants they know, but if you know a celebrant you would like, most funeral directors will be happy to accommodate your choice.
We will make a time to meet that suits you and your family. This meeting is usually at your home. During that time, we will discuss how you would like the funeral to be and we will also talk a lot about the person who has died.
From there, I will work closely with you to create a funeral service that is perfect for you and your loved ones and ensure that the service truly reflects the spirit of the person who has died.
On the day of the funeral, I will conduct the funeral service and throughout the day, I will work closely with the funeral director to make sure you feel fully supported.
Memorial Services
A memorial service is usually held some time after the death. Sometimes it is a stand-alone service, and other times it is an additional service held after the funeral.
There are many reasons you might want to have a memorial. One of the most common is when a person was living overseas, but you want to hold another service for friends and family who couldn’t be there.
Other reasons could be; if it was a sudden or unexpected death you might need time to think about what you want to do, so decide to have the burial or cremation then hold the ceremony at a later time.
Perhaps an important person was travelling overseas or couldn’t be there for some reason so you want to hold a service that includes them.
Often, people will have a smaller ceremony for the interment of ashes.
I can help with writing and leading the service and will be there to support you all the way.
