A good funeral allows us to accept the reality of the person’s death, process our own emotions, celebrate and honour their life, and consider what life looks like without their presence.
You will most probably have found this site at a very difficult and emotional time. Whether you have been directed here by a funeral director or have found me by chance, please take your time to read what is on this website. I want you to know that I will do my very best to help you. Please take a note of my contact details as I am only a phone call or quick email away.
I am an Independent Celebrant. This gives me the opportunity to create something very special. A funeral service should be as unique as the person it commemorates. I will use my skills and experience to write the best service script possible. When meeting with a family, I take time to find out what kind of ceremony is most suitable. I create very personal meaningful funeral ceremonies, always focusing on meeting the needs of the family and the wishes of the person who has died.
Quite often I am told when meeting with the family, that the deceased did not consider themselves religious. Perhaps they did not go to church so would not want a faith lead service. I can of course create a very meaningful ceremony with no religious elements. I do also understand fully, that in today’s world, when many people are developing their own beliefs and philosophies of life and death, often people like to consider some sort of spiritual element which is not bound to any faith. Often, when we consider who will be attending the funeral, we may decide that a familiar prayer or reading may be comforting to people. Selected pieces of music and even hymns can be of great comfort for other members of the family. It is my priority to make each ceremony individual to each family. I try my very best to find out exactly what a family wants. There are no set rules regarding what must or must not be included.
The funerals that I create focus on celebrating the life that has been lived. Each ceremony is written individually for each family as a tribute to the person who has died. I highlight all the big things and little intricacies that made them special and unique. I will come to meet the family or friends before I begin writing the ceremony to find out all the interesting details about their loved one. Together we discuss what the person would have wanted, and what they as a family need, so that we can create the most meaningful and appropriate ceremony. This time talking together and planning the ceremony can offer families great comfort.
Quite often I am told when meeting with the family, that the deceased did not consider themselves religious. Perhaps they did not go to church so would not want a faith lead service. I can of course create a very meaningful ceremony with no religious elements. I do also understand fully, that in today’s world, when many people are developing their own beliefs and philosophies of life and death, often people like to consider some sort of spiritual element which is not bound to any faith. Often, when we consider who will be attending the funeral, we may decide that a familiar prayer or reading may be comforting to people. Selected pieces of music and even hymns can be of great comfort for other members of the family. It is my priority to make each ceremony individual to each family. I try my very best to find out exactly what a family wants. There are no set rules regarding what must or must not be included.
The funerals that I create focus on celebrating the life that has been lived. Each ceremony is written individually for each family as a tribute to the person who has died. I highlight all the big things and little intricacies that made them special and unique. I will come to meet the family or friends before I begin writing the ceremony to find out all the interesting details about their loved one. Together we discuss what the person would have wanted, and what they as a family need, so that we can create the most meaningful and appropriate ceremony. This time talking together and planning the ceremony can offer families great comfort.
|
Once I have all the information that I need to begin writing the ceremony, I can help the family decide on the other elements. We can select suitable music, poetry, reading or anything else that might be wanted.
After meeting with the family or friends, I then go back to my desk to begin writing the Eulogy. I will always contact the family again in case I need some points clarifying as sometimes certain details can be missed in our initial meeting. A copy of the full ceremony can be forwarded to the family for approval before the day of the funeral. On the day of the funeral, after liaising with the funeral directors, I will conduct the funeral service in a clear and professional manner. Working with your funeral directors, I will welcome your friends and family, making myself fully available for care and support. |
"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever".
- A.A. Milne
about me
A little bit about my background and training.
Originally for the U.K., I have lived in Cyprus since 2001. During that time I have got married and had two wonderful children.
After 27 years of working in Theatre and Entertainment and many summers of singing at weddings, I started to consider what I really wanted to do as a career in the next stage of my life journey. My performance career took me to many destinations around the world. During that time, I had the opportunity of meeting the most amazing variety of people, of all ages, nationalities, and beliefs. I have a genuine interest in people and love to find out all their stories. It wanted to choose a career that involved being with people, and listening to their stories. |
The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants (FPC) is a significant organization for independent celebrants in the UK and Europe. These dedicated celebrants are professionally trained to craft and deliver personalized ceremonies filled with meaning and heart. Whether you’re celebrating a new addition to the family, planning a lifelong commitment, renewing vows, or commemorating a loved one’s life, the FPC’s network of over 800 members offers flexibility and respect for your unique needs and beliefs.
Each FPC celebrant has been professionally trained, completing either the ‘Certificate in Funeral Celebrancy’ or the ‘Certificate in Marriage & Family Celebrancy’. They won’t dictate what you can or can’t have; instead, they’ll spend time with you, listen, and guide you to write and deliver a heartfelt ceremony tailored to your needs. Whether you seek a traditional or contemporary ceremony, FPC celebrants are committed to making it memorable for all the right reasons. |
Get in Touch With Us
Email: info@matthewthecelebrant.com
Phone/WhatsApp: (00357) 96322902
Phone/WhatsApp: (00357) 96322902
life is a journey
I love to travel, and I truly believe that life is a wonderful journey, filled with memories, challenges and rewards. Some people’s journeys through life are longer than others. Some people travel on a very straight path whilst others contend with twists and turns. When I tell the story of a person who is loved, I take everyone in the congregation on an uplifting journey of life.