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Simplicity Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies
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I travel Nationally
Specialisms
I am happy to conduct religious, spiritual or secular ceremonies as your family may wish.
Affiliations
I am a Fellow of The Faculty of Funeral Celebrants. This was issued under the Seal of the Society of Bereavement Practitioners by Professor Jason Powell PhD FRSA. My professional qualifications and title are David Grove MBA FFC.
Hi, I'm David
I will be the right choice as a celebrant for you if you are looking for a simple, meaningful and respectful service that observes the reverence of the occasion. A ceremony that paints a picture of your loved-one, gives space to mourn your loss as well as space to celebrate their life. A ceremony can be held at a time and place of your choosing even after a Direct Cremation.
What's my ceremony style?
I am a Funeral Celebrant and a Quaker. The ceremony will be what you want it to be and can be adapted to meet your requirements. The following are just examples. It could be fairly traditional with hymns and prayers. Alternatively, I could introduce moments for silent reflection. Participants could minister during the silence if they wish to do so. The ceremony could be a mix of structure, with a eulogy and tributes or poems read, and more un-structured moments as described above. I value your input and what you would want in the ceremony and it will be conducted respecting your wishes.
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Highlight
Meeting you while you were living.
My favourite moment was meeting a woman with a terminal illness, who wanted some input into the ceremony before she died. As a child she had attended a Quaker school. We talked and I created a ceremony with elements of silence and personal ministry. It became one of my favourite ceremonies and I had the privilege of meeting her.
Why choose David?
I specialise in funeral ceremonies as I feel I have something to offer in this space. When people gather together to remember, mourn and celebrate the life of a loved-one, being able to have moments for personal reflection, to gather your thoughts, to be calm and still in certain moments, will enhance the meaning and value of the service to you and to those gathered around you at this time. A ceremony can also be held after a Direct Cremation at a time and place of your choosing.
What do I offer?
Unfortunately Simplicity Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies is not available for weddings.
Unfortunately Simplicity Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies is not available for Naming Ceremonies.
Unfortunately Simplicity Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies is not available for Renewal of Vows
Funerals
I believe a simple ceremony, with the room for silent reflection as part of the mix, is something I can offer as needed. As a Quaker I do believe there are elements of this way of life that can be of benefit in a funeral service, however, it is your ceremony and this is my focus.
I do not conduct weddings or other ceremonies. I do this as I want to focus on this rather than split my time with other celebrancy services. This is such an important occasion for everyone involved and I want to make sure that each family is listened to and gets the ceremony that they require and deserve.
I am a father and grand-father and have my own share of life experience.
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Why choose David for your funeral?
If you are looking for a ceremony that you will feel comfortable with, that suits your needs at this difficult time, that introduces calm and stillness when it is most needed, I would respectfully put myself forward.
Reviews for Simplicity Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies
Total Reviews: 50
Average Rating: 5
reviews (50)
Funeral Ceremony
I have made a personal choice not to request reviews from grieving families.
Standing room only for this popular man. Eulogies were read by his son and one of his friends. A visual tribute and a poem were included in the ceremony. A motorbike enthusiast and F1 fan who ran his own successful business. An honest man who believed in treating people as he would wish to be treated himself. A kind and caring husband of 54 years and a devoted and protective father.
Funeral Ceremony
I have made a personal choice not to request reviews from grieving families.
A devoted mother and grandmother, loved and missed by her husband and family. Her daughter and granddaughters gave their own personal eulogies. The family requested a prayer and a hymn and there was reflection music and a visual tribute. Her smile lit up every room.
Funeral Ceremony
I have made a personal choice not to request reviews from grieving families.
A ceremony that incorporated the many elements that the family required. A eulogy from a close family member. The ‘Serenity Prayer,’ so meaningful for the loved-one who had passed. A Hymn and reflection music with a visual tribute. A live choral rendition of ‘A Gaelic Blessing,’ a beautiful addition to the ceremony. A silence was held prior to Committal. A creative and successful use of the space by all those participating.
