Full Circle

28/08/2026

A New Chapter with the Same Heart ❤️

I’d like to share a little news with the families and community who have supported Full Circle Bespoke Life Events over the years.

I am incredibly proud to share that I have joined the Vosper’s Funeral Services Family in New Plymouth as a Funeral Director.

For me, this is a very special new chapter. After many years serving Taranaki families as a Funeral Celebrant, being able to now walk alongside families in an even broader capacity is something I feel incredibly privileged to do.

But there is something I want to make absolutely clear…

Nothing has changed when it comes to Full Circle.

Since 2009, I have had the privilege of being chosen by families throughout Taranaki to create and lead meaningful, personal and heartfelt funeral ceremonies. That remains very important to me, and I am still fully available to families who wish to engage me as their Funeral Celebrant of choice irrespective of the individual family choice of a Funeral Home. As a Funeral Celebrant I am not exclusive to Vospers Funeral Services moreover totally inclusive of all Funeral Homes.

I will continue to work with Funeral Homes throughout Taranaki as I have successfully done since 2009. That has not changed folks.

My new role as a Funeral Director does not change the passion, care or personal approach I bring to celebrating someone's life. If anything, it gives me an even deeper understanding of the many different aspects of supporting a family through one of life's most difficult and significant moments.

Whether I am standing beside a family as their Funeral Director, or standing with them at the farewell as their chosen Funeral Celebrant, my commitment remains the same:

To listen. To care. To understand. And to help create a farewell that truly reflects the person being remembered.

I am incredibly grateful for the trust Taranaki families have placed in me since 2009. It is a privilege I never take for granted.

So, while there is a new chapter in my professional journey, Full Circle continues with the same heart, the same values , the same ethics and the same commitment to Taranaki families.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged and trusted me along the way.

I look forward to continuing to walk alongside many more Taranaki families in the years ahead.

Sam ❤️

Funeral Director Vospers Funeral Services

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Choosing the right funeral celebrant matters, because every life deserves to be acknowledged, honoured, and celebrated in a way that feels genuine and personal.

Families often tell me they felt calm, supported, and in safe hands from our very first conversation and that is exactly the experience I strive to create.

My art is putting people at ease from the outset. I gently guide families through what can feel overwhelming, bringing calm, clarity, and structure, while ensuring the celebration reflects your loved one and your expectations.

I work closely with you to create a meaningful, personalised farewell that captures personality, values, and the essence of your loved one. My approach is warm, respectful, and non-judgmental, professionally leading the flow and vibe so you can focus on remembering and being present.

I hold a Diploma in Celebrant Studies and have been supporting Taranaki families since 2009. It is both my honour and privilege to help create a farewell where every life is truly celebrated.

Sam Bennett

Funeral Celebrant

01/06/2025

It is always humbling to receive positive post-session feedback from my clients and that my work is making a tangible difference in our community. In this case the team from Worley who experienced 2 x 30 minute online and in-person sessions with me conveying critical aspects to help grow people's confidence in themselves when speaking and presenting in public.

Testimonial from Worley

“Thank you for coming in Sam , and re-framing your offerings in a way that suits our environment at the moment here at Worley. I know 2 x 30 min sessions are such a short amount of time – but you really understood the brief and understood the audience you were presenting to. You are such an incredibly passionate person and the right person to be presenting and sharing this topic. You are able to install confidence and provide the support, which makes speaking seem easier. I have had such great feedback from a range of people throughout the business and there is no non-positive feedback to share.Most of the feedback was directed at Worley thanking them for providing the sessions with you Sam , highlighting that you were the perfect person to deliver the presentation because of your passion and noting that the team which showed up ‘in-person’ got the most out of the sessions. I am hoping people refer back to these sessions from time-to-time for confidence to help with speeches, meetings and even helping their children write their speeches. Thank you again for coming in and spending quality time with our people and organisation”.

Rebecca
Worley New Plymouth Office

My next 3 x 2 hour sessions ( August 2025 ) at the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce are available via this link for bookings https://www.taranakichamber.co.nz/.../speaking-and.../

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13/02/2025

I never seek thanks or gratitude when a family comes into my care.

It's just what we do and we love doing.

Every now and then , out of the blue, you get some very humble thanks which just makes all that dedicated work with family seem worthwhile.

What I do know is that the relationship between a funeral home and the Celebrant is key when caring for a family in our shared care. I couldn't accept this thanks without acknowledging the talented and creative team at Eagars Funerals.

A Celebration of Life like no other.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork !

Sam Bennett Full Circle - Funeral Celebrant

Serving Taranaki families and the community since 2009

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Congratulations to you both ❤️❤️❤️