Celebrant Services By Susie

18/08/2026

💛 Life After Life – Our Next Gathering 💛
A gentle place to be understood.

After a very special first evening together, Life After Life will meet again on:

📅 Monday 31st August
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 Crosbie Matthews Funeral Directors, Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd, Kirkcaldy - Head Office

Our first gathering was everything we hoped it might be – there were stories shared, memories remembered, tears shed and, importantly, plenty of laughter too.

To the lovely ladies who joined us for that first evening, we'd love to welcome you back. 💛

And if you saw our previous posts, thought about coming but didn't quite feel ready to walk through the door – perhaps this time you will.

New faces are always welcome.

Life After Life is for anyone who has lost a husband, wife or life partner, whether your loss was recent or many years ago.

There is no pressure to tell your story or even to speak. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. You are equally welcome to come along, have a cuppa and simply listen.
If you would like to, bring a photograph or small keepsake of your loved one to place on our memory table for the evening. There is no obligation – it's simply there for anyone who finds comfort in having them close.

Life After Life isn't counselling or therapy, and we don't pretend to have the answers. It's simply a safe, confidential and welcoming space where people who understand the unique experience of losing a life partner can come together without judgement.

If you've been thinking about joining us but you're nervous about coming on your own, please feel free to send us a private message beforehand.

Sometimes just walking through the door is the hardest part. Once you're through it, you'll be among people who understand. 💛

Life After Life
A gentle place to be understood.

04/08/2026

💛 Thank You 💛

Last night, Life After Life opened its doors for the very first time.

Louise and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful ladies who joined us.

Thank you for your courage in walking through the door.

Thank you for trusting us.

Thank you for sharing your stories, your tears, your laughter, your memories and, most importantly, your love for the people you continue to carry in your hearts.

It was an honour to spend the evening with you, and we hope you left knowing that you are not alone on this journey.

Life After Life was created with the hope of providing a gentle place to be understood, and thanks to every one of you, that hope became a reality.

This is only the beginning, and Louise and I are incredibly grateful for the kindness, warmth and support shown during our first gathering.

Our next meeting will take place on:
📅 Monday 31st August
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 Crosbie Matthews Funeral Directors, Kirkcaldy

If you have lost your husband, wife or life partner and have been wondering whether to come along, we'd love to welcome you.

There is no pressure to speak, no expectation to share your story, and no judgement. Whether you choose to talk or simply listen, you'll be met with kindness, compassion and understanding.

We may not have all the answers, but together we can make sure no one has to face this journey alone

With love and gratitude,
Susie & Louise 💛

03/08/2026

💛 A gentle reminder...

Our very first Life After Life gathering takes place this evening.

If you've been wondering whether to come, please know there is no pressure to speak, no expectation to share, and no judgement.
Just a warm welcome from people who understand.

We'd love to see you.
📅 Monday 3rd August 🕡 6.30pm–8.00pm 📍 Crosbie Matthews Funeral Directors, Kirkcaldy

01/08/2026

31/07/2026

💛 Just a few days to go...

In just a few days, we'll be opening the doors to the very first Life After Life gathering.

A gentle place to be understood.

Monday evening we'll be opening our doors for the very first time, and we'd love to welcome anyone who has lost a husband, wife or life partner.
📅 Monday 3rd August
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd, Kirkcaldy - Head Office

We know that taking the first step can feel daunting. Please know there is no expectation when you arrive.

You don't have to speak. You don't have to share your story. You don't have to explain your grief.

You are welcome to simply come along, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, listen, and be in the company of people who truly understand the loss of a life partner.

If you would like to, you're welcome to bring a photograph or small keepsake of your loved one. We'll have a memory table where we can honour those who continue to hold such a special place in our hearts.

Life After Life is a peer support gathering. Louise and I are not counsellors, therapists or mental health professionals. We simply know from our own experiences how lonely this journey can feel, and wanted to create a safe, compassionate space where no one has to walk it alone.

Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, you'll receive a warm welcome.

If you have any questions beforehand, please feel free to send either of us a private message.

We look forward to meeting you.
Susie & Louise 💛

23/07/2026

💛 Life After Life
A gentle place to be understood.

We are delighted to invite you to the very first gathering of Life After Life.
📅 Monday 3rd August
🕡 6.30pm – 8.00pm
📍 Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Ltd, Kirkcaldy - Head Office

Life After Life is a welcoming monthly peer support gathering for anyone who has lost their husband, wife or life partner.

Losing the person you expected to share your life with is a unique experience. While every journey through grief is different, we hope this will be a place where you feel understood, accepted and never alone.

This is not group therapy or counselling. Louise and I are not counsellors, therapists or mental health professionals. We simply know, through our own experiences, how lonely the loss of a life partner can feel, and wanted to create a safe, compassionate space where people can come together with others who truly understand.

There is no pressure to speak. You are welcome to share your thoughts and memories, or simply come along, have a cup of tea and listen. Whatever feels right for you.

If you would like to, please bring along a photograph or small keepsake of your husband, wife or life partner. We'll have a memory table where these can be placed during the evening—a gentle way of acknowledging the people who continue to hold such a special place in our hearts. There is absolutely no expectation to bring anything if you would rather not.

Our hope is that Life After Life will be:
🤍 A safe place to talk.
🤍 A safe place to listen.
🤍 A place free from judgement.
🤍 A place where kindness, compassion and understanding come first.

If you feel ready to join us, we'd love to welcome you.

If you have any questions before coming along, please don't hesitate to send either of us a private message.

Susie & Louise

09/07/2026

💛 WOW!!💛

Louise and I have been overwhelmed (in a good way) by your reaction to our last post. So many messages and comments, all positive.....it's amazing.

It's sad so many people are dealing with their grief without support, so it's inspiring us to definitely move forward with our plans.

Please do give us some time to get our plans sorted. Keep an eye on my business page and we will keep you updated as much as we can. Please share the word, it'll be lovely to support as many people as we can.

Take care of yourself and remember....love never leaves 🤍🤍

07/07/2026

💛 Would this be something you would find helpful?

This is something that's been on our hearts for a while, and we'd love your honest thoughts.
We are considering creating a small monthly evening gathering for people who have lost their husband, wife or life partner.

Not a counselling session. Not group therapy. Not a place where anyone is expected to "move on."

Simply a warm, welcoming and safe space where people who truly understand this unique kind of loss can come together. A place to talk if you want to, listen if you don't, share memories, laugh, cry, or simply sit with people who "get it."

Between us, we've both experienced the sudden loss of the people we thought we'd grow old with. We know how lonely that journey can feel, and how difficult it can be to find others who genuinely understand.

Louise is a holistic massage therapist, and I'm a funeral celebrant. While our work has brought us alongside many people navigating grief, we want to be clear that we are not counsellors or therapists. We aren't offering professional advice or treatment.

What we are offering is compassion, understanding, a listening ear, and the opportunity to connect with others walking a similar path.

At the moment, this is simply an idea we're exploring.

If you, or someone you know, has lost a life partner and feels a monthly evening like this might be helpful, we'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts.

Please feel free to comment below or send either of us a private message if that's more comfortable.

Sometimes, the greatest comfort comes from sitting with people who don't need your grief explained. 💛

18/06/2026

💯...... How lucky was I to find such a fabulous man and share a part of my life with him.

03/06/2026

Four years ago toay, I went on one of the best first dates of my life. I remember being excited, hopeful, and looking forward to meeting someone new. What I didn't know was that I was about to meet the man who would change my life forever.

Chris came into my life and turned it upside down in the most wonderful way. He was the funniest person I've ever known, incredibly intelligent, full of life, and blessed with the kindest, biggest heart. He made me laugh every day, challenged me to be better, and loved me completely, just as I was.

He wasn't only the love of my life; he was my best friend. The person I wanted to tell everything to. The one whose voice I looked forward to hearing and whose company made every ordinary day feel special.

Never could I have imagined, on that first date, the impact he would have on my life—not only while he was here, but even after he was gone.

Chris changed me. He made me a better person. He taught me lessons that continue to shape the way I live my life today. His love, strength, humour, and outlook on life remain with me every single day. Even now, I still feel his energy around me, encouraging me, guiding me, and reminding me to keep going.

Of course, there is sadness. Deep sadness for all that we've lost and all that we never got the chance to experience together. I truly believe we would have had an amazing life. We would have made more memories, shared more adventures, laughed until we cried, and grown old together. I will always grieve the future that was taken from us.

But more than anything, I feel grateful.
Grateful that out of all the people in this world, our paths crossed. Grateful that I got to experience a love so genuine, so joyful, and so life-changing. Grateful for every moment, every conversation, every lesson, and every memory.

Chris is still my light in the darkness. My bright shining star. The person who inspires me to keep moving forward, even on the hardest days.
I hope he would be proud of the woman I've become and of everything I've achieved. So much of that strength comes from what he gave me and what he continues to give me.

Four years on, I still carry him with me every day.
Thank you, Chris, for loving me, for believing in me, for making me laugh, and for changing my life in ways I could never have imagined.

I miss you more than words can ever say, and I love you still.

Thank you for loving me exactly as I am.
Forever my best friend. Forever my brightest star. ✨️ 🤍