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As a Civil Funeral Celebrant I believe that a funeral ceremony should reflect the person who has died. I will create and deliver a unique ceremony for you

19/08/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

World Humanitarian Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of humanitarian work around the world, highlight the importance of international cooperation and honour those who have devoted themselves to humanitarian causes.

Most importantly, today we remember the humanitarian and UN personnel who have lost their lives while carrying out their work in the service of others.

17/08/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗢𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳?

After weeks of back-to-back heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures, cooler weather has finally arrived!

Some be missing the sunshine already, while others are probably sleeping a little better and enjoying being able to open the windows without turning the house into a sauna!

How are you feeling about the cooler weather? Missing the heat? Or glad it’s finally cooled down?

06/08/2026

𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆

There’s something very invigorating about swapping four wheels for two, getting some fresh air, enjoying the journey and starting the day with a little exercise.

Cycling to work can be a simple way to look after your health, enjoy some fresh air and start or finish the day feeling refreshed.

Sometimes, small changes to our daily routines can make a big difference to our wellbeing and the world around us.

05/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

August is National Wellness Month, a gentle reminder to make time for ourselves and pay attention to our wellbeing.

Wellness isn't just about eating well or staying active. It's also about taking a breath, slowing down, getting enough rest, spending time with people who make us happy, and finding moments of calm in our busy lives.

Sometimes the simplest things can make a difference, a walk in the fresh air, a quiet cup of tea, listening to music, enjoying nature, or simply giving yourself permission to pause.

Looking after ourselves isn't selfish. It's an important part of living well.

So this August, why not make a little more time for you?

03/08/2026

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

National Wellness Month is the perfect opportunity to take a little time to focus on your wellbeing.

It’s a reminder that looking after yourself doesn’t always require big changes. Small, everyday habits can have a lasting impact on your physical, mental and emotional health.

Whether it’s drinking more water, taking a daily walk, getting a good night’s sleep, practising mindfulness or simply taking a break from your phone, every positive choice is a step towards a healthier, happier you.

Why not set yourself a simple wellness goal this August? It could be spending more time outdoors, making healthier food choices, moving a little more each day or setting aside a few quiet moments to recharge.

01/08/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

A new month can encourage us to look ahead, make plans and embrace fresh beginnings.

But it can also be a time when memories feel especially close. A birthday, an anniversary, a family gathering or simply a change in the seasons can remind us of someone we love and miss.

Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, and there is no right or wrong way to experience it. Some days are lighter than others, and that’s perfectly okay.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙩𝙝, 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.

31/07/2026

𝗔 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀

The most memorable ceremonies are often shaped by the smallest details.

A favourite song. A beloved photograph. A poem, a hobby, a treasured possession or even the aroma of a favourite family recipe can instantly transport us back to special moments shared together.

These personal touches help paint a picture of the person behind the name. They remind us of what made them smile, what they loved, and the memories they’ll always leave with us.

No two lives are ever the same, so no two farewells should be either. A truly personal ceremony honours not just a life, but the unique story that deserves to be remembered.

𝙄 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜.

28/07/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Today on World Nature Conservation Day, we’re reminded of the beauty, comfort and peace that nature brings to our lives.

For many families, the natural world also provides the perfect setting to say goodbye. Whether it’s a woodland burial, an outdoor celebration of life, or simply incorporating meaningful natural touches into a ceremony, there are many ways to create a farewell that reflects both the person being remembered and their love of the environment.

Every life is unique, and every farewell should be too.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡.

24/07/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Taking care of yourself isn’t always about spa days or long holidays. Sometimes it’s as simple as taking a walk, sharing a coffee with a friend, or giving yourself permission to slow down.

For anyone navigating grief, self-care can feel especially difficult, but it’s an important reminder that looking after yourself isn’t selfish, it’s part of healing.

Whatever today looks like for you, I hope you can find a little time to be kind to yourself.

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24/07/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀

International Self-Care Day today is a gentle reminder that looking after yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

If you’re grieving the loss of someone you love, it’s easy to focus on everyone else while forgetting your own needs. But healing takes time, and it’s okay to slow down, accept support, and give yourself permission to rest.

Self-care doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. It might be taking a walk, talking to a friend, spending time in nature, looking through treasured photographs, or simply allowing yourself a quiet moment to remember.

Whatever you’re feeling today, be kind to yourself. Grief has no timetable, and there’s no right or wrong way to navigate it.

𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛. 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙤.

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