Aug 22, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Cemetery, Churchyard or Natural Burial Ground: What’s the Difference? When a family begins thinking about a burial, there can be quite a few words and choices to take in. You may hear people talk about a cemetery, a churchyard, a graveyard, or a natural burial ground....
Aug 15, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
What Music Should I Play at My Funeral? As a funeral celebrant, one of the questions I’m asked most often is, “What music should I play at my funeral?” The truth is, there isn’t a right or wrong answer. Over the years, I’ve conducted...
Jul 30, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Making Funeral Services Accessible for Deaf and Blind People One thing I believe very strongly as a funeral minister and celebrant is that everybody should be able to access a funeral service in a meaningful and dignified way. A funeral is one of the most important...
Jul 23, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
How I Cope with My Own Emotions and Grief as a Funeral Minister and Celebrant How I Cope with My Own Emotions and Grief as a Funeral Minister and Celebrant, isne of the questions I’m sometimes asked after a funeral service is, “How do you do this work all...
Jul 16, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Can a Family Pet Visit the Chapel or Crematorium to Say Goodbye? For many of us, pets are not “just animals”.They are part of the family. They sit with us when life is difficult, they comfort us without saying a word, and they become part of our everyday lives....
Jul 16, 2026 | Celebrant, Funerals
Supporting Children at a Funeral, Helping them Understand and Feel Safe When a child attends a funeral, it can raise a lot of questions for the adults around them. Should they be there? Will they understand? How will they react? Across...
