Let's Begin at the Beginning
Some of you may have noticed the little Magpie that sits in the bottom right hand corner of my website. He is there for a reason, a very significant reason. That Magpie changed my life!
In March 2006, after having been married...
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What Is a Memorial Service?
A Memorial Service is a gathering arranged to allow family and friends of the deceased to pay their respects. The difference between a Memorial Service and a Funeral Service is that a Memorial Service is a ceremony for those family and...
I know that this year has been particularly tough on everyone. But sadly for some, that is exacerbated by losing someone close. So, I thought now was a good time to write a blog about how to look after yourself when a loved one passes....
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Introduction
I know that many people naturally fear death but funeral ceremonies are part of the process when somebody dies and organising a funeral ceremony for a loved one is deemed a sad and sometimes stressful necessity.
Because of this, I want to help people through the...
A NATURAL BURIAL EXPERIENCE
As a nature lover and Celebrant, I am never happier than when I am asked to conduct a Celebration of Life at Higher Ground Meadow Natural Burial Ground in Corscombe, Dorset.
Gentle rolling fields, woodlands and a converted barn are just part of...
Organising a funeral service but don’t know where to start? Need a professionally trained funeral celebrant but don't know who to call? You want it to be perfect but don't know what to include? You want it to be personal and dignified whilst reflecting the...