If you’re reading this, it’s likely because your heart hurts. Losing a pet is not “just” losing an animal. It’s losing a companion, a constant presence, a quiet witness to your life.
Our pets are family, and when they go, they leave an absence that is felt in a thousand small, everyday moments.I understand this deeply.
I share my life with two Labradors — a chocolate ( Moose) who gently defies the stereotype with her calm, thoughtful nature, and a black Lab ( Molly) whose boundless energy and joyful chaos fills the house and my heart. They are woven into my days, my routines, my sense of home. Loving them has taught me just how profound the bond between people and their pets can be — and how devastating it is to imagine saying goodbye.
When the time comes to part, having space to honour that love matters.As a celebrant, I offer gentle, personal pet memorial ceremonies that give you time, permission, and support to say goodbye in a way that feels right for you and for your pet. There is no “correct” way to grieve, and no expectation to be strong or composed. This is simply a space to acknowledge love, loss, and the life you shared.Your ceremony might be quiet and reflective, or it might be filled with stories, laughter through tears, and memories that bring comfort. We can include poems, music, or small rituals — lighting a candle, planting something living, or scattering ashes somewhere meaningful.
Everything is shaped around you, your pet, and what feels most healing in that moment.I’m happy to meet you at home, in your garden, or in a place where you and your pet felt peaceful and safe. Together, we’ll create a calm, supportive space where you can remember, cry, smile, and begin to breathe again.If you are looking for someone who truly understands the love we give our dogs and the grief we feel when they leave us, I would be honoured to walk alongside you at this tender time.
What I Can Support You With
A bespoke pet memorial ceremony, written with care and compassion
A ceremony that can be secular, spiritual, faith-based, or gently reflective, without pressure or expectation
Help choosing readings, music, or symbolic acts that feel comforting rather than overwhelming
The freedom to hold the ceremony wherever feels right — at home, in a favourite walking spot, or somewhere full of memories
A calm, understanding presence when emotions feel close to the surface
When We Talk, We’ll Gently Explore
Your pet’s life, their personality, and the small things that made them them
Special memories and moments that still make you smile
How you’d like family, children, or other pets to be involved
Anything you want to include — or anything you’d rather leave unsaid
There is no rush. No script you have to follow. Just care, kindness, and time to honour a love that mattered.
