“Helen and Kali were the celebrants for the funeral of our son Caleb. They were so compassionate and gentle and helped us to put together a service that was simply perfect for celebrating and remembering the life of our son. They were both with us through every step of the process and gave great ideas for the content of the service. We highly recommend them to anyone that is planning a funeral or a celebration of the life of a loved one.”
Steven & Louise - Caleb’s parents
If you ever need a funeral celebrant, do not pass up on the opportunity of using Helen Bolton’s services. Helen is marvelously thorough in her preparation and tactful in finding out about the life of the deceased, presenting it well, and taking any sensitivities of family and friends into account. Her presence at the funeral itself is powerful but gentle and maternally reassuring, so that she conveys the leading characteristics of the loved one in simple and effective language that does not encroach on other talks and speeches. All the tasks associated with the funeral are handled kindly and efficiently. She is open to and tolerant of any changes of mind before the ceremony, and has a broad understanding of human nature that allows her to present a well-rounded, well-timed and memorably inclusive occasion for all concerned, including those watching on livestream. She is also timely and scrupulous in administering after-tasks, such as the transmission of transcripts of speeches. Her kindly organisation of our ceremony helped to consolidate the warm memories we harbour of our departed loved one.
Richard - Jean’s son-in-law
Thank you so much for being so caring, thoughtful and professional to make what seemed an extremely daunting task a week and a half ago into a beautiful service for Dad that we are so proud of.
Everything was perfect from the wording, photos to presentation. It assisted immensely in having the service layout and wording prior so our emotions were not as raw as if we were hearing for the first time. Appreciate everything you and your teams did for us and Dad.
Sent to Gift of Grace & Life Tree Funerals
“Thank you Helen and Kali from Life Tree Celebrants for your kind and professional service at David’s funeral last week. You did everything that was requested with such style, grace and the utmost sincerity. So many friends who attended commented on the wonderful service you crafted. We all felt you captured the heart of the person whose sudden loss we were mourning and amazing life we were celebrating. We could not have asked for anything more. So grateful to have chosen you at this important time in our lives. xo”
Lee - David’s family
"We contacted Helen and Kali to help us with a memorial service for my beautiful niece who died at 15 days old.
Helen was absolutely wonderful and incredibly understanding in such a difficult time. She helped plan the exact service we wanted, right down to timing the sunset over the ocean to fit exactly in time with part of the service. Nothing was too tricky, despite going to them with no date and time confirmed, they worked around us and made sure they were available at incredibly short notice. Both Helen and Kali travelled for the service - and to meet us before hand, something we were so grateful for.
I couldn't recommend them more, they made us instantly comfortable and helped in every way they could ❤. Thank you again, you made a truly horrible time that little bit more manageable and I know looking back I will only be more grateful for the beautiful service you helped us plan and share for our beautiful Willow bean.
Grace - Willow’s Aunty
“Helen’s use of pace for the funeral service was as impressive as her diction. The script she presented was both beautiful written and sincere in its delivery. I am adding her to my go-to celebrants!”
Susie - Funeral Director
I would like to thank you & Kali for the most beautiful service you conducted for my beloved partner … on Tuesday at Pinnaroo. Everyone who spoke to me afterwards particularly mentioned it was the loveliest funeral they had ever been to, due in no small part to your gentleness and empathetic soft control of proceedings. A guiding hand is so important on the day for those of us grieving & we had full confidence in yours to allow us to concentrate & relax a little.
Thank you & warmest regards.
Lynne - Wolf’s partner
We really appreciated all the work you put into making it such a good service and we felt absolutely nothing about it could have been better. You did so well with the words and what a beautiful speaking voice you have. I felt like it was all in very safe hands and really appreciated how you managed all the last minute tributes.
Melanie - Jean’s daughter
