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Funeral Ceremonies in times of Crisis
The coronavirus or COVID 19 and its effects on society are unprecedented and untested by this generation. Most of us post war babies have never experienced anything like it in the Western World. Life has improved over post war decades years with evolution in...
The importance of Honesty and Integrity when creating a Funeral Ceremony
We only have one physical life on earth (as far as we know!) and whatever life throws at you there is always reason to celebrate. We can celebrate being a lovely child, being kind, being hopeful, being productive, being useful, being a great parent and being happy to...
Celebrant led Baby or Child Naming Ceremonies
Have you considered choosing an alternative ceremony when celebrating the naming of your child? A child’s name can be chosen for a variety of reasons. Maybe after a much loved relative or ancestor, maybe to reflect the season or location of birth or as in most cases...
Why Choose a Celebrant Led Ceremony?
I am often asked, what is a Celebrant? A celebrant can be who you need them to be and do almost anything you would like them to do at all types of family events. These could include: Unique and personalised wedding ceremonies (excluding the legal element, but more...
Changing Styles for Funerals
As lifestyles and technology evolves over time, so do approaches to traditional styles of ceremonies whether it be a wedding or a funeral. Funerals have been very traditional over many years, often a graveside burial or a cremation with a minister conducting the...
Living Funeral Service Pre-Planning
Arranging a funeral for a loved one can be very challenging for a family. Ensuring a loved one’s final wishes can be properly met can only happen if the family or person organising the funeral knows exactly what their loved one wanted. Often, families are left with no...
Returning to Nature
We all have different views and hopes on life after death. Your philosophy of what happens after we end our physical presence on earth is personal to you and should be respected. Some of us will choose the traditional burial in a churchyard or local cemetery, others...
Weddings in a Heat Wave
This unusual prolonged spell of hot weather has had a direct impact on this year's Summer weddings. Where there was beautiful scenery there is now parched grass and lacklustre flowers and pasture. Luckily the English landscape remains beautiful in all conditions. But...
What does your dream wedding ceremony look like?
Traditionally, weddings in the UK were either held in a religious venue or a register office. No choice, no personalisation and definitely formal! However, times have changed and couples can have pretty much the ceremony of their choice. If you prefer not to have a...
Celebrations of life services
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure…
Have you lost your gorgeous pet and want say a meaningful goodbye?
Dogs and cats leave paw prints on our hearts…
Special ceremonies in 2018?
Planning to renew your vows? Or do you have a special wedding anniversary coming up?
Looking for a Celebrant for your ceremony?
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