Sharyn Payne
As a celebrant, its my privilege to create a service that truly represents your loved one . I am professional, caring, compassionate and have a high standard of presentation.
I have a vibrant, down to earth personality, great communication and it's my honour to be part of your journey.
Jeanette McIntyre
When a life ends, it is truly a privilege to be asked to lead a funeral service. A person’s life deserves to be remembered, honoured and celebrated, whatever their age or circumstances, taking into consideration the wishes of both the deceased and their family. A life has ended and people are grieving; I believe I deliver a service that is a meaningful reflection of the deceased and the family can feel that their loved one is at peace. Over almost 30 years as a Celebrant, I have been involved with many families as they mourn, and still find that each one is as unique as the family member they have lost.
‘Life is not forever – love is’.
Jeanette McIntyre
027 679 0594
Nola Howden
Hello I am Nola Howden a Celebrant around Otago and Southland New Zealand. Married to Brian with Two Adult Children Nathan and Bronwyn. I have two grandchildren Augusta and Henry. I work with the elderly people and have a passion with the old and the young and value there time. Being a member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand I enjoy the company of members and the learning is very valuable. My challenge is to try and cater for everybody’s needs I enjoy doing volunteer work and a very active member of Gore Hokonui Lions. My hobbies are Patchwork, gardening, and enjoying Life . It is an honour to be able to spend time with a family who are grieving for their loved ones. Being able to give them all the love, care, and understanding spending time listening to their stories of their departing friends. Planning there funeral to their needs, I try to plan it well with sincere, and well prepared. Trying to take the sadness away and remembering the great times and making it a celebration of their life. Meeting with family in a quiet place hearing the deceased stories choosing Music / Hymns prayers or Psalms choosing a poem or reading Tributes from family and friends, club members special flowers I am happy to accommodate your needs Funerals Interment of ashes memorials Anniversary of passing It is an honour to be able to spend time with a family who are grieving for their loved ones. Being able to give them all the love, care, and understanding spending time listening to their stories of their departing friends. Planning their funeral to their needs, I try to plan it well with sincere, and well prepared. Trying to take the sadness away and remembering the great times and making it a celebration of their life.Meeting with family in a quiet place hearing the deceased storieschoosing Music / Hymns prayers or Psalms choosing a poem or reading Tributes from family and friends, club members special flowers I am happy to accommodate your needs Funerals Interment of ashes memorials Anniversary of passing
Ann McDowall
“A funeral is not a day in a lifetime, it is a lifetime in a day”.
After recently moving to sunny Alexandra, I am now available to perform funeral services around the Southland and Central Otago regions. I have been delivering funeral services for the last 5 year’s and am always intrigued to hear the many stories of a life well lived. I offer a personalised service catering for the family to give you the send off you want as this is a challenging but special time for family. We only get one chance to say our final farewell. I am open to your requests, whether you want a religious service, a celebration of a life or something completely different. Happy to discuss anything with you, even if you want to pre-plan your farewell.
Ann McDowall
0275678425