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Having both lost close family members, we recognise the value of organising a great funeral in helping to process the death of a loved one. We feel that a successful funeral or memorial needs to meet the following three criteria:
-Attendees should feel better when they leave than when they arrive
-Details such as music and readings would elicit knowing nods and smiles
-The person would have loved to be there!
In the past, we have both attended funerals which have not met these criteria, and have found that our sense of loss has therefore been compounded and our ability to process that person’s death has been compromised. An Afterparty funeral does the opposite, creating an event that captures the essence of the person, celebrating their life and providing structure and meaning to what friends and family are going through.
We work as a small team to create personal commemorations that reflect the character of the deceased and the wishes of their family. Tailoring our services to your needs and circumstances we provide support at a time of bereavement and we can facilitate future planning, doing as much or as little as you require.
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The Afterparty donates a percentage of its revenues to Cruse Bereavement Support.
In 2016, Rosie Mackintosh lost her life partner, the artist Rob Beckett, to sepsis, suddenly and tragically. An event manager for over 20 years, Rosie turned her skills to organising a celebration to reflect Rob’s creativity and passion for life with over 300 friends and family – she called it ‘The Afterparty’.
Rosie has unique experience and knowledge of the event industry from collaborating with several of the country's top event organisers, working with discretion and professionalism to demanding deadlines.
Shoonagh is a qualified funeral celebrant, accredited by Humanists UK. Whilst she herself is non-religious, she has organised funerals for people of all faiths and none. A former BBC journalist with a degree in modern languages, Shoonagh loves literature and the arts, and takes great pleasure in helping people choose readings and music.
Her training with the Grief Academy and Third Space Coaching has meant that she can discuss people’s wishes with positivity and compassion.
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