Me, dad and Lucy This year marked the eighth anniversary of my dad's death and whilst most days I manage my grief well, there are...

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...

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...

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...

I was lucky enough to take part in the memorial service at Mansfield and District Crematorium this year and the theme was keeping...

Today, the 22nd November 2024 is the very first Funeral Celebrant Day - a day to celebrate the celebrants! I think it should involve...

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...

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...

One of the things you learn when you've lost someone is dealing with the firsts. The first birthday without your loved one, wedding...

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? ...

It might be that you've heard the term "Celebrant", but you aren't 100% sure what a funeral celebrant is or what they do. A celebrant...

After my dad died, my sister and I found that we had a million and one things to do and we ended up calling it "making an America List"....

Working with families, I find that one of the things they struggle with when it comes to planning a funeral, is choosing the music for...