The most fitting tribute to a loved one, is to celebrate their life with a meaningful Funeral or Memorial Service.

Based in Sydney's inner west, I travel in the Sydney area and to regional and remote locations to conduct highly personalised services that may include rituals, tree plantings, memory books and other ideas.

If you wish to celebrate the life of your loved one and ensure that those present will say .... that was a great farewell and tribute, then give me a call.

SCATTERING ASHES – Yes, I conduct ash interment and scattering services.

CORPORATE CLIENTS - Yes, I do memorial services for businesses. Holding a memorial service for a work colleague is an important part of the grief and support services for team members. (Proactive HR Managers know and understand this is a valuable add-on to EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs).

TRAVEL - yes I travel for remote and highly personalised services or I will help find a Funeral Celebrant for you - simply give me a call!

ORIGINAL POETRY By request I can write an original poem for your loved one - see a sample called THE FARMER, included below

CHAPEL and CHURCH VENUES Yes, with permission of Church Elders, I have conducted services in the Catholic Church and other chapels

Warm wishes, Joy
Funeral Celebrants Association Australia founding member Committee Member and Public Officer
Member - NSW Cemeteries & Crematoria Community Consultative Committee (2016- current)

The Farmer
Quietly he said goodbye
A charmed gentle man,
Loving husband, father, brother and friend.
He walked many days upon farming land
Feeling most at home with a glowing farmer’s tan.
His humour was renown
His wit was quick
some even called him
King of country slap stick.
He tended his land with passion and pride
He especially loved animals
And creatures of all kind.
His family was his pride and joy
Loving Dad to charming two girls and a strapping boy.
He shared his bushcraft
And love of the land
And encouraged his family
To be the best that they can.
When times were tough he sheltered his clan
Instilling the virtues of giving
Being humble and resourceful
And respecting their precious land.
When he grew tired
He gathered his loved ones near
And said go forth, be happy
be healthy; live without fear.
His spirit will always live on
In generations of tomorrow -
So, let your memories most precious
shine through your sorrow.

© Joy Allen 2018

Dear Joy

If there was a scoring system for a wonderful farewell, I would give you 10 out of 10 for a wonderful Memorial Service for Helen. It was above and beyond expectations.
You did an amazing job coordinating the service and suggesting a wonderful location. I am sure Helen would have loved the tributes.
Thank you so much. ~ Angela

I cannot thank you enough, Joy, for the way you conducted the service plus your preparation and visit with us beforehand.
You did everything with great care and respect. I am sure some would have thought that you had known Mum for years. This is what most people, I would imagine, are looking for in a Funeral Celebrant! ~ Alicia B.

Joy -Thank you so much for the beautiful service you gave for our Mum. You certainly gave it all the right touches.
We got so many comments from others praising you and the service overall. I'm sure it would have been just as Mum wanted.
Also, we would just like to say what a very thoughtful lady you are. Thank you for the little extras you did for us, including the photos. ~ Grainger family