Honouring Life Service
Honour and celebrate placing a loved one’s ashes with a meaningful service.
A personalised, meaningful tribute
Some families wish to be present when their loved one’s ashes are placed in their final resting place.
They may choose to come together over a quiet service, scattering or interring ashes in our landscaped gardens. They might decide to play special songs, or share a reading or personal wishes. Some may wish to remember with a personalised floral tribute, or share memories and spark conversation over a meal.
Bringing family and close friends together can be a wonderful way to celebrate the life of a loved one after a cremation, creating an opportunity to pay tribute in a way that feels personal and meaningful. An Honouring Life Service can be tailored to suit your family’s wishes, and you can be as involved in the process as you would like.
It is up to you – however you wish to celebrate the memory of your loved one, our team is here to support you.
“Thank you to all the lovely staff that I spoke to today and helped with the scattering of my mum's ashes. The café staff were fantastic … Very much appreciated.”Wendy O, Google review
Move at your own pace
We understand that everybody grieves differently. There is no set timeline that suits all of us. Our team can take the time to discuss, plan and support you with each decision – at your own pace.
Tell their story
Honour your loved one with a service that reflects the memories you hold close to your heart. Our team can help you apply the small, personal touches that overall, make a big difference. This can be anything from selection of music and readings to options for urns, beautiful spaces for scattering or interment, and placement of flowers or mementoes at the service area.
Big or small, we are here to support you
With an on-site florist, café and function spaces, we can provide everything you need to create a seamless experience for you and your guests that’s free from hassle and distraction.
Our award-winning Café Vita et flores team can provide personalised floral arrangements, or reservations for family and guests at our café. Larger groups may wish to take advantage of our function spaces, supported by best-in-class catering options. Whether your service is large or more intimate, you will have the support of a dedicated member of our team for the duration of the event.
Our team can assist you with:
Scattering or interment of ashes
Urns and available options
Selection of readings or spoken verses to be performed
Involvement of your own church leader or celebrant
Interment or placement of mementos
Playing of recorded music during the service
Scattering of rose petals
Organising a meal or drinks at Café Vita et flores before or after the service
Flowers or a floral arrangement