24/02/2026
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Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming.
Families are grieving while navigating legalities, difficult decisions and the pressure of wanting to “get it right.”
In this first episode, Independent Celebrant Vince Hawkes shares what really happens when a Celebrant walks into a family home for the first time — the fears families often carry, the conversations that bring comfort, and the unseen work involved in creating a meaningful ceremony.
From choosing music and preparing orders of service to writing personal tributes and finding moments of laughter in sadness, this episode explores how storytelling helps families say goodbye.
