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Books, Films and Poems that Deal with Grief.
Grief is deeply personal, we all try and find comfort in different things. For some it is talking to family and friends, some seek solace...
May 82 min read
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Letters to Heaven Postboxes
The other day I was at Mansfield and District Crematorium and as it was such a lovely day, I decided to have a little walk around the...
Apr 102 min read
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What to Expect At a Graveside Burial.
A friend of mine approached me the other day as she had to go to a graveside burial and she'd never been to one before. She was a bit...
Mar 272 min read
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Funeral Poems Suggestions
Choosing a poem for your loved ones funeral can feel a bit overwhelming, there are so many to choose from and you can find yourself going...
Feb 192 min read
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Christmas Traditions
I was lucky enough to take part in the memorial service at Mansfield and District Crematorium this year and the theme was keeping...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Funeral Celebrant Day - 22nd November 2024
Today, the 22nd November 2024 is the very first Funeral Celebrant Day - a day to celebrate the celebrants! I think it should involve...
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Reflection Music
Music can be an important part of any funeral service. It might be that you choose pieces that were special to your loved one, or was...
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What to Expect When you Attend a Funeral.
Attending a funeral in the UK can vary depending on the family's religious or cultural background, but there are some common elements you...
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Bereavement Cafe - Monday 2nd September 2024
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to our August Bereavement Cafe, it was lovely to see some of you again as well...
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Bereavement Cafe, Mansfield - 5th August 2024
The next Bereavement Cafe in Mansfield will take place on Monday 5th August 2024. It will take place in the Flower Hall at Mansfield...
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Thank You
Today was our very first Bereavement Cafe, which we held at Mansfield and District Crematorium. I've been home a couple of hours now and...
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Dealing with Grief on Father's Day
This year marked the seventh anniversary of my Dad's death and whilst some days I manage my grief well, there are certain triggers, where...
May 20, 20243 min read
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Dealing with the Firsts
One of the things you learn when you've lost someone is dealing with the firsts. The first birthday without your loved one, wedding...
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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What is a Eulogy?
There is a general assumption that everyone will know what a eulogy is, so I thought I'd try and answer the question, what is a eulogy? ...
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Dealing with Grief on Mother's Day
I lost my Mum almost 15 years ago and I miss her a lot, sometimes it's hard to believe that it's really been that long. I feel like my...
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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How Journalling Can Help you Deal with Grief.
There is no right or wrong way to deal with grief, but one thing that's really helped me over the years in journalling. I have always...
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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Dealing with Grief at Christmas
Whilst for a lot of people Christmas is a time of joy and celebration and an excuse to get together with our friends and families, for...
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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What To Do When Someone Dies Checklist
This blog contains a what to do when someone dies checklist, which you might find helpful. Do you remember when you were a child and...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Giving a Memory
I take something different from every funeral that I do and those things stick with me, sometimes I end up implementing them in my own...
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Awkward Conversations about Funerals
Talking about funerals feels weird. It's not a conversation that anyone wants to have, particularly with their loved ones. Why would we...
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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