Angie Jones, Essex Funeral Celebrant

12/09/2023

A beautiful symbolic gesture at funerals is offering packets of seeds to be planted in memory of loved ones. When the beautiful and vivacious Belinda arranged her own funeral, she asked that everyone took a little packet of sunflower seeds as a gift from her. As each person took their little gauze bag, we played ‘A Little Love’ by Celeste.

“Put it in your pocket, watch it move a mountain
Of all the things to be, I choose a kindness
And if you gave some to me
I think we'd find ourselves here dancing in the street
Everyone we'd meet would smile a little daydream
It could be amazing
Wouldn't it be wonderful if everybody gave a little love

Happiness, nothing better in this world to get than happiness
If I give this gift to you
Wouldn't everybody get a little love?”

These blooms have made me smile and think of this wonderful woman every time I’ve looked at them this summer. Thank you, Belinda. 🌻🌻🌻❤️

14/02/2023

24/12/2022

Wishing everyone peace and love at Christmastime. 🕯

20/12/2022

My son recently gave me some clove humbugs, a sweet memory of my lovely Dad who always carried a little tin of them. To me, they smell of childhood warmth and safety and will be displayed at Christmas as a reminder of our lovely dad, along with his tree decoration. What traditions or rituals do you have to remember loved ones at Christmastime?

06/12/2022

Thankyou WAY Widowed And Young for these helpful tips.

28/07/2022

Bernard Cribbins’ voice was a childhood teatime backdrop for so many of us and he is still watched by children today. May he rest in peace.
https://youtu.be/r5XX9LX2es4

29/06/2022

Our next online support group for men who are experiencing grief or loss is happening on Friday 8th July. Do you know someone who would benefit from spending time with others who are in similar
circumstances? Have you lost someone or experienced grief or bereavement? This group provides a safe place for you to share your experiences and help others who are in the same situation.

It's easy to get involved - either email emotionalsupport@agewelleast.org.uk
, or call 0300 37 33 333.

07/04/2022

Thank you for the magic you brought to so many children’s lives, David McKee. 💕 📚

The writer and illustrator also created Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and Not Now, Bernard.

27/03/2022

Mother's Day is an extremely difficult day for many people. 💜

Seeing families celebrating on social media or on television can remind us of the mothers, grandmothers or children we’ve lost.

We're sharing some of our tips on how to cope with grief this Mother's Day, which could help navigate your feelings tomorrow.

If you are struggling, please reach out to us:

📞 0808 808 1677
🌐 https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/

19/11/2021

This is so true ❤️

18/11/2021

What a touching tribute for Robert from so many of his friends yesterday. ❤️