We are all living in uncertain times right now. We all encounter the death of a loved one from time to time, but sadly, many of us will encounter more than anticipated in the near future due to the COVID 19 / Coronavirus Pandemic. Understandably, the powers that be all over the world appear to Read more…
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The Funeral Celebrant | Stillbirth & Neonatal Death
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month hence this post. A Definition: Stillbirth refers to the death of a baby after 24 weeks of pregnancy but before birth. A miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy. The medical profession describes stillbirth as either ‘intra-uterine’ or ‘intra-partum’. An Read more…
Sandra Perkins | Wedding and Funeral Celebrant
Hello, my name is Sandra and I am your Wedding and Funeral Celebrant in Lancashire. I was born in Castleford Yorkshire, the eldest of three girls. I met and married Alan, an ex Coldstream Guard. We have one son who together with my lovely daughter in law have given me two wonderful grandchildren.
Jacqueline Remnant | Wedding and Funeral Celebrant
Hello, my name is Jacqueline and I am your Wedding and Funeral Celebrant in Lincolnshire. I currently live in a village just outside of Lincoln with my husband and two dogs. We have two daughters who have grown and flown as it were and are in happy and healthy relationships living their own lives.
Demystifying The Funeral Industry | The Rules | Part 1
Unfortunately, the funeral industry has garnered a reputation over the years for taking advantage of mourners in order to add a few pounds to their sales. For, at the end of the day, funeral homes / mortuaries are businesses ‚ a concept that is often overlooked by the general public. They provide a needed service Read more…
Steve Rose | Funeral Celebrant
My name is Steve Rose and I am your Funeral Celebrant in the West Midlands. I live in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. I have had a 30 years’ career as a professional librarian, initially specialising in health research and medical libraries and latterly as an academic library manager and director.
The Funeral Celebrant | Natural Burials | An Overview
Natural Burial in a wild flower meadow Natural Burial Grounds were pioneered in the UK. Natural burial is the interment of the body of a dead person in the soil in a manner that does not inhibit decomposition but allows the body to recycle naturally. It is an alternative to other contemporary Western burial methods. Overview Read more…
Become a Civil Celebrant | Have you got what it takes?
Thought of becoming a Civil Celebrant? Becoming a Civil Celebrant is not a career choice for everyone. If you have had experience speaking in public or at least have no reservations with the prospect of speaking in public, this could be a career option for you. If you have access to and you are confident using Read more…
Funeral Celebrant | Graveside Ceremony Etiquette
Whether a graveside ceremony follows a funeral ceremony or is a stand-alone event, this should be attended with the same attitude of respect and courtesy as a funeral ceremony or memorial ceremony. What To Expect At A Graveside Ceremony A graveside ceremony can follow a traditional funeral, can precede a memorial ceremony, or can be Read more…
When I’m Gone | Advice to a son that lasted a lifetime!
We found a truly touching story written by Rafael Zoehler and thought we’d share it with you: Tissues at the ready. Death is always a surprise. No one expects it. Not even terminal patients think they are going to die in a day or two. In a week, maybe. But only when this particular week Read more…