Loving 16
The Weekend Sun
Celebrant with warmth Christine Grant.
Life is precious – grief touches us all and when we lose a loved one, time seems to stand still.
C E L E B R A N T C E L E B R A N T C E L E B R A N T
C C C GG G
hristine hristine hristine rant rant rant
phone: 07 578 1235 phone: 578 1235 phone: 07 578 1235 mobile: 02707226 8110 mobile: 226 8110 mobile: 027 226 8110 fax: 07027 577 1236 fax: 0707 577 1236 fax: 577 1236 christinegrant@xtra.co.nz christinegrant@xtra.co.nz christinegrant@xtra.co.nz www.christinegrant.co.nz www.christinegrant.co.nz www.christinegrant.co.nz
We are faced with the past, when everything was okay. The present – now dominated with grief and as for the future – whatever it was to hold, will be no more. I fully understand the grieving process and at a time when emotions are fragile it is vitally important that the
service is conducted with warmth and dignity and reflects the life of your loved one. Please feel free to contact me, as you are able to select the funeral celebrant you choose and I liaise with all funeral homes. By Christine Grant
Celebrancy not the ‘natural career choice’ Funeral celebrancy is not a natural career choice for most people, but it was for Pamela Lane-Parr... finally. Following a long term career as a medical scientist, and responding to an inner call towards this work, she completed a Certificate in Celebrant Studies – 2005. “Funeral rites and ceremony have been my companions and support for decades, through the deaths of family members and friends,” says Pamela. “I had been asked to deliver eulogies and funerals for some years, and also assisted in training hospice volunteers.
Privileged
“I find it a privilege to sit with bereaved families (or those facing their own death), to gather their stories and create a unique and meaningful ceremony that is delivered with warmth and respect.” Pamela is an independent celebrant and can work with any of the Tauranga Funeral Directors if requested by the family involved. Pamela is currently an executive member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand Inc.
Meet Richard, Dorothy and their two sons Tony and Ricky of Hope Family Funeral Services. They are focused on family values that are based on integrity, care and a genuine desire to help families going through times of personal loss.
Tranquil setting
This family’s open, caring nature helps enormously during such a stressful and emotional time. “We are here to listen and guide families in a compassionate way,” says Tony. “It is truly a privilege to help families at such an important time in their lives.” He says their country funeral home
is the nicest place you can imagine to talk about funeral arrangements with its tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Operating from the family home also means they are able to keep their overheads down, resulting in lower funeral costs. A guide is available for people who are considering dealing with funeral requirements before the time comes, either for themselves or for a loved one.
Helpful guide “Our guide ‘Personal Details and Funeral Wishes’ ensures a person’s funeral is well thought out and personalised right down to the last detail,” says Tony who notes, “and gives peace of mind knowing everything will be taken care of.”