About Jon Matson-Higgins, Minister & Celebrant, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire.

Choosing a Reading or Poem

Choosing a Reading When honouring a loved one at a funeral, choosing the proper reading can be a meaningful way to express your feelings, especially when finding the words yourself is hard. Readings, poems, and even lyrics can create a personal moment and provide...

Choosing a Non-Religious Funeral Reading

Choosing a Non-religious Funeral Reading Readings and poems have a unique ability to bring comfort, healing, and a sense of meaning during a funeral. Whether it’s words that capture a person’s essence or lines that echo the feelings in our hearts, a thoughtful...

Funeral Etiquette: 15 Tips for Attending a Funeral

Funeral Etiquette Attending a funeral is a sacred act of support and remembrance. But for many, especially if they’ve never been to one before, it can bring a lot of uncertainty about what to wear, where to sit, when to speak, and how to act. These questions are...

Understanding and Supporting Grieving Teenagers

Understanding and Supporting Grieving Teenagers Bereavement is one of the hardest experiences we face in life. When grief touches a teenager, it can feel even more complicated. Teenagers are already trying to find their place in the world, moving between childhood and...

Crystals to Support Stages of Grief

Crystals to Support Stages of Grief When we lose a loved one, we often go through a process of different emotional and occasionally physical reactions.  Sometimes dealing with these emotional changes can be overwhelming, and looking for answers can seem like an...

A Gentle Guide for Your Grief Journey

Gentle Guide for your Grief Journey The death of someone close to us is one of the most challenging and life-altering experiences we may ever face. Grief affects us all in different ways, sometimes gently, sometimes like a wave that knocks us off our feet. There is no...
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