Sue Dearman Celebrant
Professional Civil Celebrant in Suffolk and London
Unique and Bespoke ...
because you are!
Specialising in Funerals, Memorials and Ash Scatterings
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Ash Scatterings
The funeral often takes place shortly after a loss, during a time when emotions are raw, and the shock of bereavement is still fresh - especially after an unexpected passing. What you need from a funeral in those early days may differ greatly from what you'd want from a memorial ceremony held later. Holding an ashes ceremony a few months after the funeral allows you the space to plan a more meaningful and uplifting tribute, focusing on celebrating and giving thanks for your loved one’s life. It can often provide another happy and healing memory of your loved one.
Funerals
One of the hardest things we have to do in life is say goodbye to someone who has died. How we say goodbye matters.
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For some that farewell is at a funeral - that may be a burial or a cremation, or it may be later at a memorial. There is no right or wrong way to honour our dead and there is no set way to grieve.
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Together we can organise a ceremony that is as individual as your lost one and as individual as your grief.
Memorials
Increasingly families are opting for Direct Cremations. Whether this is because of the wishes of the deceased, because of costs, or just because that is what the family wish.
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However, being able to formally say goodbye to someone is important for the grieving process and a memorial may be exactly what is needed to help people through their grief and say a formal goodbye. Whether you desire a small, understated memorial or a larger, grander affair I can help you plan your event.
Saying Goodbye
However you would like to say goodbye to your person, we can sit down together and make a plan that honours them and gives you the opportunity to say goodbye in your own unique way.
Whether you have just lost a loved one and want a funeral, whether you want a memorial later or you are ready to scatter ashes, I am here to help you.
Also, it is never too early to plan ​- if you want to lay our your wishes for your own goodbye we can talk about that too. Take a look at The Final Curtain
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Don't worry if you are not ready to do this yet, if you would just like to explore ideas then please reach out. You can WhatsApp me or email me initially - or of course just call. My details are at the bottom of this page.
A little about Sue...
Having spent her previous working life in the Art World, Sue has been surrounded by creativity and loved helping to fulfil the ambitions of artists. ​Her work has included writing, curating exhibitions, public speaking and hosting large events.
As a Professional Celebrant and a Member of the Association of Independent Celebrants, Sue is passionate about transferring her array of skills to your ceremony and she will create a bespoke ceremony personal to you and your loved one.
​Having officiated 100s of funerals/memorials Sue knows the importance of saying goodbye in the way that is meaningful to you and your family. She has also lost people close to her - both her father and her sister died young which means Sue has first hand experience of how hard saying goodbye can be and how important it is to do that in the way you feel is best.
When she is not working Sue loves walking in the Suffolk countryside, travelling to new places, skiing in the winter and in the summer taking her VW Classic camper van to and music festivals. She also adores cinema and theatre.
Contact Sue today to talk through what you would like for you or your loved one.
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