Di Gilbranch

I work closely with family and friends to sensitively assess wishes and plans to create a ceremony which your loved one would be proud of. I also liaise with the Funeral Director to confirm timings and venue arrangements. You can choose exactly how you want the ceremony to feel, whether you’d like to include religious or spiritual elements, or make it a completely non-religious ceremony. The choice is entirely yours. I’ll do my very best to honour your wishes and help you produce a memorable celebration of your loved one’s life.

As a celebrant, I believe it is so important that your loved one’s funeral is conducted exactly the way you and the family want it. I have attended funerals in the past where I have often thought that perhaps the family was not given enough choice for their ceremony, and various influences have often taken over. This should not happen and this is why I wanted to become a funeral celebrant.

My aim is to make the process of planning a funeral as smooth as possible and to create the perfect goodbye. Based just outside of Colchester, I serve families across Essex, Suffolk, and the surrounding areas.

My promise to you is that I will listen and give you the time you need. I will guide and support you as we create a service or celebration that truly reflects the story of your loved one’s life. You will always have time to read the full script in advance, giving you plenty of time to get it exactly as you wish.