Paula B - Civil Funeral Celebrant

30/07/2026

Beautiful ✨️

Find me in the morning
And in the afternoon
Find me in the evening
Find me underneath the moon

See me in the sunrise
And when daylight turns to dark
See me in the twilight
See me underneath the stars

Hear me in the chorus
That is sung each day at dawn
Hear me in the wind
And hear me underneath the storm

Feel me when you’re all alone
And in a busy crowd
Feel me in the rainfall
Feel me underneath the clouds

Yes you can always see me
Though I’ll look a little different
And you can always hear me
If you stop awhile and listen

So close your eyes in moments
When you long to feel me near
Then place your hand upon your heart
And you can find me here

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Becky Hemsley 2022
Beautiful artwork by Ed Perkins

'Find Me' is from my book, 'When I Am Gone' - poems for loss and grief: https://amzn.to/4bBnHJy
(affiliate link)

29/07/2026

People are so thoughtful.
Thank you - it was a privilege to walk beside you 💜🤍💚

18/07/2026

Get talking people!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ELEA1n7Ma/

Dying is difficult, a nurse told me. It might have been even more appalling had Dad not been clear about his wishes. Yet most of us remain deeply reluctant to outline how we want the end to go

16/07/2026

Some days, I can't believe how privileged I am to be doing this work.....

This was yesterday's office - a cool, shady spot, dappled with sunshine - perfect for 'getting to know you' chats with a cuppa.

Thanks everyone at Newton Court for the warm welcome - especially those of you who shared your stories. It's such an honour to be entrusted with precious memories 🩵




Ready to walk beside you and your family on the journey ahead 🩵

10/07/2026

So pleased to be a part of this 🤍

Suggestions welcomed for a suitable day/time/venue ✨️

Something new is coming to Glossop ☕️

02/07/2026

'Let's also do this loads before we die'
Love a bit of Harry Baker's poetry ✨️

25/06/2026

If you could have just one more chat....

24/06/2026

So lucky to find some cool shady spots while out and about visiting families today 🌿