Every life deserves to be honoured in a meaningful way that reflects the person who lived it.
If you’ve found yourself here you are likely processing the loss of a loved one, which is so hard.
It’s possible you are navigating this death through rushed timelines, uncertainty or traditions that may not reflect the person you have lost.
My purpose is to bring personalisation and alignment into your farewell experience.
Through calm presence, heartfelt connection and deep listening, I help you create a meaningful farewell, a space to honour and celebrate your person in a way that feels deeply personal and true for you.
Beliefs that drive my service
Every farewell is a significant rite of passage. It’s how we remember, grieve together and carry forward the legacy of those we love.
When families feel guided and held to honour their person's life in a meaningful way, healing can begin.
Before words are written, people need to feel seen and heard. This happens by slowing down, and listening deeply so families can share their stories and ideas for the ceremony, that can then be built upon.
Families find peace knowing the ceremony will truly reflect the life that was lived, in every possible way.
Things that matter most to me
Understanding
Who this person was and why you loved them.
Presence
Offering a calm grounded presence in emotionally stormy waters.
Heart-Centred
Compassion, empathy and openness create genuine human connection.
Truth
Honouring your person’s life and death with honesty and sensitivity Intimacy Creating safe spaces for sharing stories and memories.
Doing Death Differently
Funerals don't have to follow tradition to be deeply respectful. Together we can co create a ceremony that honours the person who has passed in a truly personal way - embracing nature and creative locations, ritual, music and other elements aligned with the life that was lived.
We only get one chance at a group goodbye, so I help you to create a shared experience that is as meaningful and healing as possible, maybe ever joyful in moments.
“There is some strange intimacy between grief and aliveness, some sacred exchange between what seems unbearable
and what is most exquisitely alive”
Francis Weller
Testimonial
Susie was simply wonderful. She guided us through this difficult process, was so naturally compassionate and for me the most important thing was that she completely captured the essence of my brother without having known him. She provided a thought provoking, reflective and healing celebration of my brother’s life.
My family and I cannot thank her enough.
Elisabeth Bussey–Jones
We could not ask for a more dedicated and heart felt celebrant to guide us after the passing of our loved one. Susie took the time to truly listen, visit the family home, and gather stories about my aunt. This was all woven in beautifully into the memorial celebration.
Thank you, Susie, for your care and presence and ensuring that our loved one was honoured and remembered fondly.
Tracey Durey
