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, a Memorial, a send-off at a crematorium - or even somewhere significant to you — I'll shape it around your family, your needs, and the person at the heart of it all.
I work in English, yn Gymraeg / Welsh, 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 person 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.
Then I structure, write and deliver a ceremony that is warm and personal. One where people feel held and safe, and 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 person and your memories of them - delivered yn Gymraeg, English or a bilingual blend of both.
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, and guidance on Welsh language elements such as songs, hymns or prayers.
Guidance on symbolic elements — from candle ceremonies to moments of shared memory
Coordination with your funeral director for a seamless day
Professional PA kit (if required).
Ongoing support throughout — I'm available by phone, email or WhatsApp whenever you need me
A keepsake digital copy of the ceremony script.
“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. Planning how to say goodbye shouldn't feel impossible.
If you'd like to talk - even just a sgwrs, to ask a question or get a feel for whether I'm the right person to support your send-off - please get in touch.
I work with Funeral Directors across Cardiff. If you're a funeral director looking to work together, I'd love to hear from you.
“Elin - diolch am fod mor arbennig. Nes di ddal personoliaeth G i’r dim - mi oedd o’n teimlo fel fod ffrind agos yn arwain y gwasanaeth. Fedran ni ddim diolch digon i chdi am arwain y cyfan mewn ffordd mor gynnes a naturiol.”
- M. Lovgreen ar ôl angladd aelod o’r teulu.