A Celebration of Life.

Well after my second year  of becoming  a Family Celebrant I thought I would update readers as to how things have gone so far and also perhaps highlight some issues that may help readers to understand  how I can help you in 2018 and beyond.

Much of my work has been delivering Celebration of Life funeral services including both part religious and non religious ceremonies.

I have had the privilege of having helped and supported many  families to say a final farewell to their loved ones and have enabled them, through the content of the service to celebrate a life that meant so much to them.

I have tried to make each service I deliver a true reflection upon the life of the deceased and include lots of happy and often humorous memories, memories that help to ease the pain of grief by recalling  the happier times together. A true celebration of life paints a picture of a persons character and personality and how that character has positively impacted upon those around them, it is indeed a real honour to be able to tell their stories, play their favourite music, read their favourite poems, sing their favourite Hymns and say their chosen prayers thereby helping to  celebrate a life that meant so much to so many.

Visiting families during their hour of need and listening to their stories and memories is indeed an uplifting and inspirational experience for me  as I see at first hand how much people have achieved in their lifetimes, how their talents and skills have helped their communities and importantly how their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of those who knew them best, the family they have left behind.

Each and every service I have delivered has been about the life of the loved one, every word spoken, every piece of music every poem recited every prayer spoken and every Hymn sang has their name written on it and that's what makes it easier for the family knowing that even in their grief they are celebrating a wonderful life.  


So at this time of the year whilst we enter into the festive season of goodwill we should  take a moment or two to reflect upon the happy times we spent with loved ones who are no longer with us and perhaps light a candle in their memory thereby  helping to ensure that each year that passes we acknowledge the love affection and gratitude we have for them in giving us the life that we have today.