
Ideas & Inspiration
Funeral Awards
I am thrilled to announce that I have won the ‘Outstanding Funeral Celebrant’ in the 2023 Funeral Services Awards. 🏆
Unique Wedding Readings and Poems
A range of poems and reading for you to use at your wedding celebration.
How to do the ‘Legal Stuff’ & Enjoy a Celebrant Led Wedding?
Mixed race celebrant led wedding
Helping Children : What happens at a Burial?
This video helps to explain to children what happens at a burial. Child Bereavement UK has produced some excellent and helpful videos to share with children.
Helping Children : What happens at a Crematorium?
This video helps to explain to children what happens at a crematorium. Child Bereavement UK has produced some excellent and helpful videos to share with children.
What is Handfasting?
Handfasting is becoming a popular symbolic ritual to include, and originates from ancient Celtic and Pagan traditions and is where the phrase ‘Tying the Knot’ comes from.
How can a Celebrant help?
As a trained funeral celebrant, I will do everything I can to support you in giving your loved one the best possible ceremony. At every stage, I will work closely with you, and do all I can to make this funeral exactly as you and your family wish.
How to make funerals special
Many people are now choosing to celebrate the life of their loved one with unusual and unique funeral ideas. Here is a list of ways to that time special for everyone.
How can children be involved?
Funerals or a scattering of ashes ceremony in a special place, are an important way for adults to say goodbye to a loved one. Children grieve too and may also benefit from the chance to remember loved ones or say goodbye. It can help them express their grief and share it with others.
How to write a eulogy
A eulogy is a speech or tribute given at a memorial or funeral service. It commemorates and celebrates the life of the person who has died – telling their life story and their legacy. It is usually written and delivered by a celebrant or officiant, although can equally be delivered by a family member or close friend.
Which music is appropriate?
The music and songs played at a funeral service are just as important as the words that are spoken, as the music creates a mood and reflects the personality of your loved one. Here is a list of suggestions.
Which Readings are popular?
When it comes to saying farewell to those we love the most, finding the right words can be difficult. After all, how easy is it to express everything that they meant to you, in just a few words? Here is a list of suggestions.
Which poems are popular?
Whether religious or non-religious, the reading of a poem or short verse is a common part of a funeral – and can a very powerful and moving sentiment, especially if read by a friend or family member. Here is a list of suggestions.