"The Firsts"
It's coming up to the twelfth anniversary of my mum's death. That's twelve birthdays not shared with her, twelve Christmases she's not...
- May 5
- 2 min
Katie the Celebrant
I got asked recently why I decided to be a celebrant and so I thought it might be worth writing a blog to introduce myself or...
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- Apr 5
- 2 min
What to Wear to a Funeral.
One of the first things I do when I sit down with a family is explain that the service will be a real celebration of who their loved one...
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- Mar 15
- 2 min
What is a Eulogy?
The dictionary definition of a eulogy is this; "A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a...
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- Jan 20
- 2 min
Choosing a Reading or a Poem for a Loved Ones Funeral.
Planning someone's funeral can be difficult, it can all feel a bit overwhelming, not only are you trying to get your head around the fact...
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- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
Grief Awareness Week 2021
2nd - 8th December is grief awareness week, an initiative put together by the Good Grief Trust to raise awareness of the impact grief can...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Making Memories
A few weeks ago, I did a funeral for a lady and her family told me that one of the things this lady did was buy her grandchildren...
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Getting Help.
On the morning my Mum died, I remember driving home from the hospital and seeing a man painting his fence. He was in his own little world...
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Dealing with Grief on Father's Day
This year marked the fifth anniversary of my Dad's death and whilst some days I manage my grief well, there are certain triggers, where I...
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- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Organising a Memorial Service.
I was chatting to a friend of mine who had lost a family member earlier this year and we were talking about how tough it was for large...
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- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
What I Do As a Funeral Celebrant.
I've been working as a Funeral Celebrant for a while now and I can honestly say it's one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I...
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- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
What to Do When Someone Dies.
Do you remember when you were a child and you'd spin round really really fast and then end up stumbling all over the place banging into...
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- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
The Celebrancy Services I Offer.
I have been working as an Independent Funeral Celebrant for a few months now and it is something I really enjoy. In that time, I've met...
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- Jan 14, 2021
- 2 min
Choosing Music for your Loved Ones Funeral.
I have always been a huge fan of music and growing up, we were the family that had the radio on more than the TV. My parents had...
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- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
What Does a Funeral Celebrant Do?
It might be that you've heard the term "Celebrant", but you aren't 100% sure what one is or what they can do. As a funeral celebrant I...
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- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
Why Did I Want to Be an Independent Funeral Celebrant?
Ten years ago my Mum passed away, her death was sudden and unexpected and me, my Dad and my sister were devastated. As we limped from one...
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