personal ~ soothing ~ uplifting
Carmen Warrington, Funeral Celebrant
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Carmen lives in Melbourne and travels regularly to all parts of the city for her work.
She is the best-selling author of two inspirational books published by Lothian Books
She
is a long-time meditator, known throughout the
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Personal Qualities
Carmen is perfectly suited to the role of celebrant with her gentle, compassionate manner, her ability to listen deeply and empathise with bereaved families, her sensitivity, depth and warm caring. At the heart of all her work is a belief in the beauty and value of every person, no matter what.
Soothing Voice
Carmen is a long-time meditator and has for many years guided people into peace of mind with her meditation commentaries. People are genuinely soothed by her beautiful, calming voice and heartfelt words.
Creative Communicator
Her background is in communication. She trained as an actress at NIDA and knows how to deliver poetry and prose with meaning and artistry. She is also a best-selling author of two inspirational books and brings her writing skills to the task of portraying each life with respect, dignity and significance, creating a fitting tribute to your loved-one. She has an ability to choose the right words to serve the needs of those present, both as a writer and as a public speaker.
Personal
She is a great believer in ceremony as a powerful way to cope with challenging transitions and strong emotions. She works with families to create a service that reflects their values and beliefs. She encourages individuality in the design of every funeral service so that it holds personal meaning for the family.
Involvement
She understands the importance of participation in the service rather than letting the professionals do everything, and through consultation with you, seeks ways to include your family's involvement on the day.
Uplifting
While a funeral is a time of deep sadness, it can also be a time of great upliftment. Carmen's spiritual integrity creates a safe environment where emotions can be expressed and released. After release, the human heart returns to peace.
Commitment
Carmen is committed to providing the highest quality service in your time of need.
Carmen can be contacted by phone on 0412 044 110
or email info@calmandcreative.com.au
Carmen offers two types of funeral ceremonies: CIVIL and SPIRITUAL
Civil Funerals
Civil funerals are life-centred funerals, focussed around a well-prepared and beautifully presented eulogy. |
| Carmen spends time interviewing your family in order to write a caring and heartfelt life-story of your loved one, telling the essence of their history, achievements and contributions, their relationships and their character and special qualities. |
Together we will select appropriate music, poetry, readings and symbols that have personal significance for you and your family. We will honour the life of the departed, and say a beautiful farewell in a way that is meaningful for you. Carmen encourages the use of live musicians before and during the ceremony, as this greatly enhances the atmosphere. Carmen has a beautiful network of professional and sensitive musicians to draw upon, including harps, flutes, vocals and keyboards. You may wish to include a slide show as part of your ceremony. |
Carmen offers these ceremonies for those who wish to include a spiritual element (different to a religious service). Along with the eulogy as the centre-piece of the funeral, we can add special moments such as: |
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You may wish to consider a Circle Ceremony where seating is arranged in a circle around the coffin and everyone is invited to speak. (There are venue and time considerations, as this is a longer service). Since 1984 Carmen has helped many individuals and groups of people experience sacred moments through her words, her guided meditation commentaries, her deeply soothing voice and manner, and her commitment to bringing out the beauty and dignity of every individual. |
Fees upon inquiry.
Fees for live musicians are additional to Carmen's fee.
Carmen will work with the Funeral Director of your choice or recommend appropriate Funeral Directors.
"You have the ability to fully honour the departed and also the sensibility to deal with the complex dynamic within the family members. I'm grateful for your patience, openness and intuitive manner."
Nieves Rivera
"Thank you so much for your beautiful self - calming, joyful, unique. I couldn not have imagined such an amazing ceremony without your inspiring presence. You soothed our hearts and made us serene in the midst of painful change."
Candela Alvarez-Rivera
"Thank you so much for all that you did to help me with the day and putting it all together. Everyone said it was the most beautiful service they had been to. And I felt really good being there and it was because you were so fantastic with everything."
Tara B
"I just wanted to thank you on behalf of the family for the time, effort and interest you took in helping out with Nan's service. Your attention to detail and leading questions not only contributed to a better tribute than we could have hoped for but I think we also learned a little more about Nan and even ourselves in the process."
Cam D, Bentleigh
"A short note to thank you for the effor you put in for mum's sevice. My family and friends enjoyed it very much. It was a lovely service I know mum would have enjoyed its simplicity. I have not seen my brothers weep since they were children, so it obviously hit the right note."
Julie M
"Carmen has been such a great help to our family through this difficult period. She showed sensitivity, patience and deep understanding in our time of sadness, making the funeral more like a celebration."
Ross Williams
"I have
just read the service and I think it is beautiful and really captures beautifully
what we feel about Steve."
Jenni W
"Everyone was really touched by the magic of your calmness. You talked about the soul moving on in a natural way that really helped all the family accept my mother's passing."
Carmela Santisi
"It all came together beautifully and to have you with us was a blessing. Thankyou for your sweet tenderness during this testing time. Your words were beautiful and your presence even more so."
Carla Alvarez
"I think you being there was such a blessing. Times were getting tense and the stress was starting to get to everyone but you appeared like an angel and calmed everyone's spirits. Thank you for the countless times you helped in these sad days. You brought a light with you"
Tony
"Thank you so much for Carlos' service, it was filled with Grace and Love."
Toni Alayalis
"There is much more to Carmen Warrington than her gift of words, her soft, caressing voice and her gentle, warming presence. A carefully nurtured spiritual consciousness infuses her understanding of life with light, depth and subtlety. Carmen's attitude of giving and doing with love makes her a special presence in any gathering."
Judi Pemell
Live music before and during the funeral greatly enhances the atmosphere. Carmen draws upon a beautiful network of sensitive professional musicians who play harp, flute, vocals, keyboards and Tibetan singing bowls.
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