The Changing Tides
Andrew Evans is very experienced in leading funeral services having taken many, many of them during his professional career. Andrew offers that experience now in the role of Funeral Celebrant.
'Watch for the high tides of yourself and flow up with them; when the inevitable low tides come, rest ......' Elsa Barker
Serving Plymouth, Saltash, and surrounding areas up to 15 miles.
Andrew understands how the many sadnesses surrounding a death can affect those who are bereaved. He has worked with families who have suffered perinatal deaths, the death of a child, unexpected, sudden or violent death and suicide, and deaths after a long illness or time of decline.
Each bereavement is different and every family has different needs. Andrew is able to draw on the depth and breadth of his experience to offer just what is needed during what can be difficult and challenging times. He can guide you in preparing your commemoration, meeting your wishes which may include just religious or secular elements or a mixture of both.
Andrew is an experienced bereavement counsellor and holds a professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
He holds a current enhanced DBS certificate and Public Liability Insurance.
Andrew is a very experienced officiant who has prepared and led many significant life events for families in times of both joy and sadness. This is what some of people have said:
“Thank you very much for the most wonderful service…..all commented on how nice, professional and well you conducted the service.” C&PA
“We loved your humour and profound words on love that were poignant for all….’ LC
“Thank you so much for the wonderful service you did….We really appreciated your good sense and made everyone feel at ease.’ JM
“ We really want to thank you for the wonderful service you performed……Your humour and sincerity throughout was delightful, this was commented on afterwards by many…” AW
“Thanks for all your help and kindness to us as a family at the time of my father’s funeral.’ EE
“A beautifully conducted service, thank you.” PF
“I found your style relaxing, even when serious’ GP
“A meaningful address with lovely asides”. SB
“A delight to work with’ Martin’s Funeral Directors.
Funeral Celebrancy Council
Andrew has adopted the Funeral Celebrant Accord published by the Funeral Celebrancy Council.
The Accord has five general principles:
An excellent funeral celebrant:
Is professional
Cares for their clients
Is calm and shows natural leadership
Writes personalised ceremonies
Cares about their self-development
The full Accord can be read at http://funeralcelebrancycouncil.org.uk
Providing just the memorial or celebration you would want for your loved ones
A funeral is a key element in the process of grieving and readjustment after the loss of a loved one. It should convey not only the wishes of the deceased but also the needs of the family and loved ones.
Andrew has a deep commitment to working closely with families, providing pastoral support and guidance for them through the sometime complex process of preparing to say that final farewell to a loved one.
Andrew is very sensitive to achieve just the right tone in the ceremony; whether the mood is to be reflective and quiet or celebratory and joyful or a mixture of both he will work with you.
Andrew can guide families with a choice of appropriate readings and music and works very closely with them to prepare a truly memorable eulogy/reflection which tells the story of the person’s life in a clear and appropriate way.
Andrew works happily in partnership with funeral directors and the crematorium and cemetery staff to ensure all goes flawlessly.
