While coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, finding an ideal celebrant can be daunting. I can reassure you with all my years of experience and a huge heart of looking after people, I will do my utmost to support and guide you in whatever service you choose, in the best interests of the family.

May I also remind you, as this world has changed so much with pandemics, to check the NZ Alert Levels at the time of funeral arrangements.

Standard officiant services for a funeral range from $500-$700 inc GST (similar to what a funeral director would charge) and will travel anywhere in Auckland to serve you and your whanau.

As soon as I am contacted by you or the funeral director in charge, I will do my utmost to get to you either that day or following day to start helping with the Funeral Service and work with the designated family “points of contact” right through to cremation or burial committal so you are never to feel alone in any of the process. I can suggest and advise on all types of services, words to use but ultimately the final service content is up to you.

Pricing factors include: Whether you require me to be at the funeral chapel and/or the burial (committal at the cemetery) and travel/distance, being oncall for the family right up till the day of the service. Time spent being involved pre-funeral and on the day at the funeral venue (writing eulogies and dealing with all family members involved). At times, an elder, priest or pastor is given the honour of doing the committal at the burial but I am also experienced to continue right through the entire process. Please make sure to read through my Terms and Conditions of Agreement

What is a Funeral Celebrant?

A funeral celebrant is a qualified individual who works with the family to conduct a ceremony tailored to the beliefs, values and desires of a deceased individual and his or her immediate family members. The funeral service may or may not include aspects and components of “traditional” religious and/or funeral/burial ceremonies. I feel blessed being of mixed culture (tongan, maori, european) therefore understand and respect protocol from a few cultures and worldviews.

For those that are “non-religious” there is a percentage of the population that do not wish to involve at the “end of life” or those associated with an organised religion, such as ministers, priests, rabbis, etc. I can cater for either religious or non-religious.

Choosing a celebrant is ideal if wanting someone to stay neutral and action any requests regarding Eulogies etc on behalf of the family, minimising pressure if family or individuals do not wish to talk on behalf of the deceased. My role is to work closely with the funeral home, funeral director and directly with the family.

When my brother passed away suddenly 23rd March 2016 and the question came up as to who would be the celebrant, despite how hugely difficult it would be to carry out the entire service while grieving for the loss of my dear brother, I could not say no. I have never regretted it one single day in honouring Brent and the funeral directors plus receptionists were amazingly supportive of my family and me. Never had I thought I would see the day, I would farewell and command the service of an immediate family member. Then the shock of our father passing away four weeks after Brent, on the 23rd April 2016 was something I thought I would never experience (only 30 days later). The devastating news was too much for dad and now they are both resting in peace.
I know how it truly feels to lose loved ones and have the strength and spirit to carry through such a task in your time of loss and grieving.