Costa Blanca Celebrant Services

Janette Galbraith

My name is Janette Galbraith, I'm English and I have lived in Spain since 1987. I love Spain and my life here and I also speak Spanish. The first thing people ask me is how I became a funeral celebrant, they think that it must be a very sad and emotional job to do so let me try and explain.

My own father passed away in 2017 and I really wanted to make sure he had the sort of funeral that he would be proud of. An event that I would remember for the rest of my life and also other family members and friends would remember and talk about for a long time. I never wanted him to be forgotten.

People actually thought I was mad to conduct the funeral myself. I had never done a funeral for anyone before but I was determined to give him the "Celebration of Life" which he deserved. The funeral was beautiful and I managed to capture and share lots of facts about him and his life. People were surprised about what they learnt about my dad because there were achievements and stories which he had never discussed with others apart from close family.

I found it so important that his friends and family heard about all of the wonderful things in his life including some very funny stories. It was lovely to hear laughter and see smiles on people's faces. My dad would have loved that about his ceremony.

I was then asked by a friend if I could help to arrange the celebration of life for her wonderful husband who sadly lost his very brave battle against cancer. I agreed to help and little did I know that from this day I would begin a career that I loved and which became extremely important to me. This is how it all began.

In my role as a funeral celebrant it is very important for me to give somebody the send off which they would be proud of and that their family members would also approve of totally. It is paramount for me to help ease the suffering a little, as much as I possibly can, in what can be a terribly painful experience for the family members of the deceased. My aim is to help them remember that person with a smile on their face and to remember the beautiful, or even funny, memories they might have. Remembering the good times and noticing the footprint which their loved one left in this world and in people's hearts. I believe this is very important.

I really am dedicated to making such a difficult time in life become a little more bearable for everyone. People are always surprised how it could be possible for me to be so passionate about my job. I love it and I love to create, along with the family, a lasting memory that people will talk about and remember forever. Your loved one's final farewell.

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  Funerals

  Losing a loved one is one of the most traumatic events we may have to experience and being supported during this most difficult time is so important. I am available to offer you personal support while removing the added worry and stress of planning the funeral service and ensuring everything goes smoothly and according to your wishes.

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  Memorials

  Remembering loved ones on a special occasion such as an anniversary or birthday is a special gesture of affection and can be easier when shared amongst family and friends while also receiving support. You may even like a duel celebration whereby two people are remembered and reunited in spirit.

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  Scattering of Ashes

  The scattering of ashes is a beautiful finale to the celebration of the life of your loved one and for you to know that you did all that you possibly could to make the goodbye unique and special. I can assist you in the scattering your loved one's ashes in your chosen location with a restful farewell ceremony where a few last few words can be said and a song of your choice played to send them on their journey.

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Stephan S.

07/03/2025 10:17:30

We just want to say thank you. We and all family and friends were touched how you lead the funeral. The songs were great, the story of his life and how you presented it was very much appreciated. Your kindness and empathy in the difficult moment was very heartful. We were glad that we have chosen you. Especially the Spanish family honored it as it was different to the classic Spanish ones and it fitted perfectly to his life.

Lee W.

04/03/2025 20:09:58

Janette we just wanted to express our deepest gratitude for everything you did to help arrange our funeral service. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made an incredibly difficult time a little easier for us.From coordinating the logistics to ensuring that every element of the service was handled with care and respect, your support was truly invaluable. Your compassion and dedication did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the comfort you provided during this challenging time.Thank you again for all that you do.With appreciation,Lee Wilson

Andy B.

15/02/2025 08:51:48

Following the sudden passing of my father in Spain, Janette made the process of organising the service as smooth and painless as possible. After speaking with her for an hour it was amazing to hear how her path had crossed with Dad when she'd sung at Moonlighters and then to hear her dad used to play bowls where my Mom had played. It was lovely to share stories with her and it made the whole experience seem very personal at a very difficult time. Losing a parent is heartbreaking but Janette made sure we focused on the many good times we had together. The service was a lovely tribute to Dad and being able to live stream it online meant friends and family back in the UK could watch and listen. Many thanks Janette for all your help, compassion and a few laughs when I needed it the most.

Vivienne G.

02/02/2025 11:40:16

Despite a long illness and palliative care, when my husband passed away in Octoberit was still a shock when it happened Our two Sons flew in from UK and we met Janette. Confused and emotional She quietly talked us through the procedure, she listened and sympathised. On the day of his funeral Janette was there with words of comfort, a gentle touch and took us through the ceremony, including everything we had asked for with compassion and respect. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

How do we begin to thank you for such a lovely send off for Michael.

From the moment we met you we felt in safe hands and, with tears and laughter, you guided us.

You had never met Michael but we felt you quickly recognised the essence of the man he was.

You led the service beautifully and know that Michael would have approved of his send off.