Services Overview
Lumen (noun)
Light; illumination, especially that which brings clarity or understanding.
A unit of light - often used to describe brightness or the ability to see clearly.
In context: a symbol of guidance, clarity and steady illumination during uncertain moments.
Lore (noun)
A body of knowledge, traditions or stories passed from one person to another.
The accumulated wisdom that gives meaning to shared experience.
In context: the stories, memories and meaning that shape how a life is remembered.
At Lumen & Lore, our services are shaped to bring clarity, care and meaning to every ceremony offered.
Signature Funeral Ceremony
A fully personalised funeral ceremony, designed and delivered with dignity, clarity and care.
Memorial Ceremony
For families choosing a private cremation, delayed farewell or anniversary commemoration.
Scattering Ceremony
A thoughtful ceremony marking the final act of letting go.
End‑of‑Life & Pre‑Planning Support
For individuals wishing to plan their own farewell or document their wishes ahead of time.
1:1 Planning session
Advocacy for wishes
Ceremony design + legacy storytelling
Coordination with family or care team as appropriate
Full written plan provided for future use
Stillborn & Children’s Ceremonies
Specialist, trauma-informed support delivered with gentleness and care. This work requires a distinct approach, balancing grief literacy, emotional care and age‑appropriate ceremony design.
Why choose a civil celebrant?
A specialised civil celebrant offers something fundamentally different to a standard funeral service: dedicated time, deep listening, and personalised ceremony design - guided by clarity and care. The focus is not on fitting a life into a template, but on creating a farewell that feels honest, human and which is intentionally shaped for your person.
