What to Expect When Visiting a Loved One in the Chapel of Rest
What happens when visiting a loved one in the Chapel of Rest? Jon Matson-Higgins explains what to expect, traditions, support available, and gentle guidance for families saying goodbye.
The Celebrant Accord
Learn what the Celebrant Accord is, why it matters, and how it helps ensure a personal, respectful funeral service across Lincolnshire and beyond.
Why Funeral Directors Wear Top Hats, Tails, and Carry Canes
Discover why funeral directors wear top hats, tails, and ceremonial canes. Learn the history and meaning behind traditional funeral attire in the UK.
Understanding the 5 Stages of Grief
Grief is one of the hardest experiences we will ever face. When someone we love dies, the world can suddenly feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, and deeply painful.
Registering a Death in Rutland
A helpful guide to registering a death in Rutland, including the Medical Examiner process and nearby crematoria options.
Registering a Death in Lincolnshire
A clear guide to registering a death in Lincolnshire, including the Medical Examiner process and local funeral arrangements. Support for families.
Registering a Death in Norfolk
A simple guide to registering a death in Norfolk, including the Medical Examiner process and local crematoria such as Mintlyn.
Registering a Death in Suffolk
Find out how to register a death in Suffolk, including the Medical Examiner process and what happens before a funeral.
Registering a Death in Cambridgeshire
Learn how to register a death in Cambridgeshire, including the Medical Examiner process and funeral arrangements across the county.
Get In Touch
Telephone
Spalding: 01775 580 026
Peterborough: 01733 913 574
Normal office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. If your call isn't answered, please leave a message, and your call will be returned. I aim to return all calls within 3 hours during office hours.
Ceremonies and services:
Funeral Services, Memorials, Weddings, Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies and other personal life ceremonies.
Covering the following areas:
Jon Matson-Higgins, Non-Denominational Minister and Celebrant based in Spalding and Peterborough, creating personal funeral, wedding, naming and vow renewal ceremonies across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Rutland, Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.
Supporting families and couples in Spalding, Peterborough, Bourne, Holbeach, Boston, Stamford, Grantham, King’s Lynn, Wisbech, Huntingdon, St Neots, Ely, Cambridge and nearby communities.