Celebrating a Young Mother’s Life at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, Cronulla

Last month I headed down to Cronulla to film a beautiful funeral service celebrating the life of a young mother. The scenic Wanda Surf Life Saving Club provided the perfect backdrop for a service that was more a celebration of a life well lived than mourning a life lost.

Michelle from White Lady Funerals Sutherland referred me to the husband of the deceased, who wished to have the funeral filmed for friends in the UK. 

The live streaming package selected, included capturing footage before and after the service. This allowed me to capture so many special and meaningful moments: the stunning beachside location, the arrival of the hearse, close-up details of the bespoke painted coffin, the pallbearers carrying the coffin in, and guests arriving. At the conclusion of the service, there were unforgettable scenes of guests dancing to The Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, heartfelt goodbyes to the deceased, a beautiful dove release, and a guard of honour as the hearse departed.

It was a privilege to capture such a heartfelt and unique service. Many thanks to Celebrant Jacqui Moloney for leading the proceedings, and to Michelle from White Lady Funerals Sutherland for introducing me to the family.