Willow Tree Ceremonies

08/04/2026

Crossflatts Green & Clean

Come join us on Sunday 12th April at 10am for our next Green and Clean date.

This month we plan to plant wildflower seeds and the edge of the memorial garden wants trimming to make it neat.

If you have your own gardening equipment, this would be helpful. Children are welcome but need to be supervised at all times (with the close proximity we will be to the road).

We meet outside The Royal. Any questions, please drop us a message.

02/04/2026

Wishing all those with whom I've had the absolute privilege to work this year a happy, peaceful, and blessed Easter.

02/04/2026

Our team is on hand and on call 24/7 over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend to offer you and your family support, advice and guidance. Should you need us, our team is here.

We hope you all have a lovely, long bank holiday weekend 🐰🌷🐣♥️

31/03/2026

A real privilege to lead the service this afternoon for a gentleman who lived at the heart of his community. He was the anchor of his family, and drove for a living - for local hauliers, as a paramedic, and then as a private chauffeur. He loved his cars, especially his Jaguar. There was lots of emotion as his family said a tearful farewell to someone who was so clearly loved. Thank you to Katie and her wonderful team at Arthur B Baxters Funeral Directors for their brilliant support and care for the family x

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

Days as a celebrant don't come any more special than today. I had the absolute privilege of leading a blessing service at a Marie Curie hospice, and celebrating the love of a beautiful couple. Surrounded by family, all holding hands together, we celebrated life and marked love. Thank you to all the staff who went above and beyond to help create such a special memory ❤️.

18/03/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Collection 🐣

Arthur Baxter Funeral Directors are collecting easter eggs for local causes again this year and we need your help.

We're asking local residents and businesses to join with us to spread a little extra joy this Easter, by donating Easter eggs.

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Any donations, large or small will be greatly received. If you would like to help, we will need donations by Friday 3rd April morning please, so we can make the deliveries.

You can drop off your donations to any of our funeral homes or contact us if you would like us to collect from you ❤️

Please share this post and support our collection if you are able. Even one egg will make a difference 🐣

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

📚Stories have a powerful way of helping us remember, reflect, and stay connected to the people who have shaped our lives.

On World Book Day, we’re honouring the books that bring comfort, spark memories, and help us navigate life’s most meaningful moments. Whether it’s a treasured favourite passed down through generations or a story that offered solace when you needed it most - today is a reminder of how words can stay with us long after the final page.

03/03/2026

Tonight, I talked on the phone with a client who was struggling with emails, and so to read the funeral service I'd written for his late wife. With his agreement, I read it to him. It was a deeply poignant and moving experience. There were many pauses, and many tears. But there was also something profoundly important about connection and togetherness in that moment. It's something I want to think about more, and maybe do more of when it's right. The lovely gentleman thought the service was really beautiful, and it will be a true honour to deliver it for him and his family.

02/03/2026

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day.

From 02 March - 16 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Mother’s Day.

If you would like to create a remembrance candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/318552