Funeral ceremonies written around the life that was lived
Verla Joy Basdeo, MBE, JP, is a funeral celebrant and grief coach in Grand Cayman. She meets your family, listens to their stories, and writes a ceremony that is true to the person you have lost.
About Joy
Joy Basdeo is a Certified Grief Educator, trained under David Kessler, and a Certified Grief Coach supporting individuals and families through bereavement. She serves as a funeral celebrant offering spiritual ceremonies, and volunteers with Jasmine Hospice. A Justice of the Peace and Civil Registrar with over 25 years of public service, she is the author of Slice of Home.
What she offers
Funeral and memorial ceremonies
A personal ceremony, in your church's tradition or none. She writes the order of service, chooses readings and hymns with you, and leads the service on the day.
The eulogy
If your family would like, she can also write the eulogy from what you tell her.
Grief coaching and education
She is a certified grief coach and grief educator. Grief support is there for you after the funeral, too.
Every belief
Christian, spiritual, humanist or secular ceremonies. We will honour your loved one's belief system.
How it works
- You call or send a note. Often the funeral home will have passed on her card.
- She meets your family. She listens to your stories about the person who has died.
- She writes the ceremony. You see a draft and can ask for changes.
- The day itself. She leads the service, so your family can be present.
Get in touch
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