Benjamin Carlyle supports families with compassionate, steady Funeral Celebrant services across Byron Bay, the Tweed Coast and the Gold Coast. He guides you through each step of planning a meaningful farewell so the ceremony feels clear, grounded and true to the person you love. Ben helps families honour a life, express their grief and create a space where connection, memory and community can be shared with care.
Planning a funeral is emotionally heavy. You do not need to navigate it alone.
Funeral Celebrant Services in Byron Bay, the Tweed Coast and the Gold Coast
What Families Receive
- A calm, experienced celebrant who brings clarity in an overwhelming moment
- A personalised ceremony that reflects your loved one’s story and values
- Sensitive guidance so the service flows smoothly and supports healthy grieving
Why Families Choose Benjamin Carlyle as Their Funeral Celebrant
Ben Carlyle guides families through funeral planning with compassion, clarity and steady presence so the ceremony feels respectful and deeply personal.
What shapes Ben’s approach
- A grounded, supportive presence that helps families feel safe
- Genuine empathy that honours individual stories and cultural needs
- Personalised ceremony writing built from conversations, memories and shared moments
“Celebrating the life of your loved one with compassion, presence, and care.”
What does a Funeral Celebrant actually do for a family
A Funeral Celebrant listens to the family’s stories, gathers details, writes a personalised tribute and guides the ceremony so it flows with respect and emotional care. The celebrant helps the family express grief, celebrate the life and find clarity during a difficult time.
” Ben brought warmth and calm to the most emotional day of our lives ” Leah and Andrew
” He held the space with care and told our father’s story beautifully ” the Singh family
My fee as a Funeral Ceremony celebrant:
$880 Inc. GST
This is for a Byron Bay to the Gold Coast Ceremony.
Travel fees apply to locations outside of these areas.
The Investment of my time and services includes:
How Ben Supports You During the Funeral Planning Process
Benjamin provides a thoughtful, steadying presence from the first call through to the final moments of the service.
Experienced Space Holder
Ben creates a safe and open environment where emotions can move freely and respectfully.
Heart Centred Ceremony Writing
He listens closely to family members and shapes a ceremony that honours your loved one’s journey and impact.
Personalised Tributes
Ben crafts words that reflect the personality, values and legacy of the person you are farewelling.
Calm and Professional Guidance
He supports you through each step of the ceremony so you never feel rushed or unsure.
Celebration of Life Focus
Ben helps families balance grief with gratitude, acknowledging loss while celebrating memories and connection.
Funeral Celebrant Fees and Inclusions
Ben’s Funeral Celebrant fee covers personalised ceremony writing, clear communication and steady support before and during the service.
Fee – $880 including GST
This covers funerals from Byron Bay to the Gold Coast. Travel fees apply outside this region.
What is Included:
Review from David McMaster’s life celebration.
A full Tweed Civic Hall gathered to honour the life of David McMaster, a paediatric surgeon who supported countless families and young people. The ceremony called for sensitivity, clarity and a warm guiding hand.
” Hi Ben,
I have had so many people compliment the remembrance ceremony for David and the amazing part that you played in the service. Everyone said you were the person who brought that ceremony to life.
I just wanted to take a moment and say thank-you to you again for the reading you did so well of all our letters, for being so easy going with last minute changes and the music mishap. Down by the river was also just perfect, with your music playing and just perfect weather.
Thanks so much for giving us the chance to have such as great master of ceremony as yourself, so that we could all say goodbye to someone so special.
I really appreciated your time and your talent, and we were so lucky to have you help us put the afternoon together. ”
Samantha Peterson – Tweed Hospital Pediatrics
Examples of Funeral Ceremonies Ben has led
A large gathering of more than one thousand family members, friends and supporters came together to honour Joel Evans, a well known figure in the motocross community. Thousands more joined online from around the world. The ceremony took place in the Kingaroy Town Hall and was guided with the support o Virgo Funerals. Ben held the emotional and communal space with steady presence.
Click on this link to watch Emerald Tin’s funeral Ceremony held through Gentle Touch Funerals in Mudgeeraba, this ceremony honoured a vibrant woman whose life was cut short. Loved ones gathered both in person and online. The ceremony focused on joy, memory and shared connection
Ben had previously officiated the wedding of Fred’s daughter and was later entrusted with Fred’s funeral service. The ceremony at Tweed Valley Chapel reflected a life of generosity and family love. Ben shaped a service that honoured the family’s trust and Fred’s legacy.
If you need a compassionate celebrant who brings clarity, presence and genuine care.
