Plan Your Own Farewell
The Gift of Planning Ahead
Planning your own funeral isn’t morbid—it’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family.
When you plan ahead, you lift an enormous burden from the people you love most. They won’t have to guess what you wanted. They won’t have to make difficult decisions during their grief. They’ll simply know.
Why People Choose to Pre-Plan
“I want it done my way.” You know exactly how you want to be remembered. The stories that matter. The music that speaks to you. The tone of the service—celebratory, reflective, or somewhere in between.
“I don’t want my family to worry.” Your loved ones will be grieving. The last thing they need is the stress of planning a funeral, wondering if they’re getting it right, or disagreeing about what you would have wanted.
“I want to make it easier for them.”When everything is already decided and written, your family can focus on supporting each other and saying goodbye—not on logistics and decisions.
What’s Included in Pre-Planning
Prepaid Written Celebrant Service - $400
This includes:
· In-depth consultation - We sit down together and talk about your life, your values, what matters most to you
· Your complete ceremony script - I write your full funeral service, including your eulogy, exactly as you want it told
· Final approval - You review everything, make changes, and approve the final version
· Secure storage - Your ceremony is kept safe and ready when the time comes
· Peace of mind - Your family receives a ceremony that truly reflects you, written in your own words and approved by you
How It Works
Step 1: We Meet We have a relaxed conversation about your life—childhood, career, family, values, achievements, what you want people to remember.
Step 2: I Write Your Story Using my Golden Thread approach, I craft your eulogy and ceremony script that captures who you truly are.
Step 3: You Review and Approve You read everything, suggest changes, and approve the final version. It’s your story, told your way.
Step 4: Safely Stored Your completed ceremony is given to you and it is also stored securely. When the time comes, your family simply contacts me and everything is ready.
Questions Families Ask
“Isn’t this depressing?” Most people find it surprisingly uplifting. You’re celebrating your life, reflecting on what matters, and taking control of your own story.
“What if things change?” You can update your ceremony anytime. Life changes, and your ceremony can change with it.
“Will my family still be involved?” Absolutely. They can add tributes, choose final music, or make small adjustments. But the foundation is already there—your story, your way.
“Can I do this even if I’m healthy?”Yes! Many people pre-plan in their 60s, 70s, or 80s while they’re still active and clear-minded. It’s never too early.
A Gift That Lasts
I’ve seen the relief on families’ faces when they discover their loved one planned ahead.
No arguments. No uncertainty. No guilt about whether they got it right.
Just a beautiful ceremony that honours exactly who you were—because you told us yourself.
Ready to plan your own farewell?
Contact me for a confidential, no-pressure conversation.
Birralee King
birralee.king@lccl.com.au | 0419 776 628
Prepaid Written Celebrant Service: $400
Proudly serving North and North West Tasmania
Waiting for the story to be written