Angladdau a Dathliadau Bywyd ~ Funerals & Celebrations of Life
Ffarwelio mewn steil. A final curtain call.
When someone we love dies, we want the world to stop and take notice. A funeral, a memorial, a celebration of life - whatever shape it takes - should do exactly that.
I'm Elin, and I'm here to help you tell the story of someone extraordinary.
What I do
Not every life fits neatly into a church service or a standard order of ceremony. Many don't. And for the families I work with, that's exactly the point.
I create bespoke, deeply personal ceremonies that honour who your person actually was — their humour, their contradictions, their favourite karaoke songs, the things they said that you'll never forget. It’s their stage.
Whether you're planning a traditional funeral service with a personal touch, a joyful celebration of life, a graveside farewell, or something entirely your own — I'll shape it around your family, your needs, and the person at the heart of it all.
I work in English, yn Gymraeg, or a natural bilingual blend of both.
What to expect
From our very first conversation, my job is to take the weight off your shoulders.
I'll speak with you, and with the people who knew your loved one best — family, friends, colleagues, anyone who has a piece of the story to share. I gather the details that make a person them: the ordinary moments as much as the extraordinary ones.
What I deliver is a ceremony that feels true. One where people leave saying yes — that was them.
What's included?
COFIO | Remembrance
A ceremony as unique as the life it celebrates
A fully bespoke ceremony script written around your loved one
Personal conversations with you and those who knew them best — I do the gathering, so you don't have to
Support choosing readings, music, poems or any words that matter to your family
Guidance on symbolic elements — from candle ceremonies to moments of shared memory
Welsh language elements or a fully bilingual ceremony, if you'd like
Coordination with your funeral director for a seamless day
Ongoing support throughout — I'm available by phone, email or WhatsApp whenever you need me
A keepsake digital copy of the ceremony script, yours to keep and return to.
“Elin not only spoke to myself — she contacted numerous family, friends and previous work colleagues, gathering information and taking the stress from myself at an awful time.
What she delivered was not only informative but grabbed a true perspective on who my mum really was, with integrity, enthusiasm and laughter. Nearly every person that attended commented on how amazing Elin was.”
— B. Alford. After her Mum’s Celebration of Life.
Losing someone is hard enough. Planning how to say goodbye shouldn't feel impossible.
If you'd like to talk - even just to ask a question or get a feel for whether I'm the right person - please get in touch. No obligation and no pressure - just a sgwrs.
If you're a funeral director looking to work together, I'd love to hear from you — please get in touch.