A civic funeral is a celebration reflecting the wishes of the deceased and their family. It is a personal and dignified tribute created by a professional celebrant who works closely with the family or executor and funeral director.
The celebrant will aim to create a highly personal ceremony with the help of family and/or friends - recounting the person's experiences, attributes and qualities using music, poetry, readings and personal anecdotes. The civic funeral may be held anywhere except religious buildings and churches. The ceremony is appropriate for cremation or burial in a non-religious burial ground.
At present Waltham Forest Register Office are unable to provide celebrants for funeral services. However, undertakers may be able to recommend a celebrant.
