Vanessa Ballard

Fabulous Farewells 

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 Based in Freshwater on Sydney's Northern Beaches, I specialize in uplifting send-offs and celebrations of life.  With a positive outlook, my preference is to focus on the joy that a loved one has brought to their family and friends, rather than conduct a sombre, stuffy and impersonal funeral ceremony.  

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With extensive training and years of experience, I've helped families all over Sydney honour their loved ones with respectful and heartfelt funeral and memorial services.

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Making things easier

 

For most people organising a funeral ceremony is unfamiliar territory. Caring and easy-going, I am a helpful and supportive presence during this difficult time, and will guide you through every step of the process.

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How I can help

 

Warm and engaging, I am a confident public speaker and approach every funeral I conduct with compassion, professionalism and dedication.

 

I will put together the ceremony from start to finish and can assist with:

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• music ideas

• poems and readings

• tips for writing the eulogy
   

I work independently which means that if you have already chosen a funeral home, instead of them nominating a celebrant you may engage my services directly.

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I have worked with the following funeral homes: Ann Wilson, White Lady, Walter Carter, Gregory & Carr, Peninsula, Maurer, Simplicity, Guardian, Albert and Meyer and Manning.

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