Divine Ceremony - Undertaker and Funeral Partner

04/01/2026

We are back to normal !! Hooray ! 🥳 Thanks to lovely husband and the people of Street Scene 🙏 thanks for your support and the many offers of help ! Xx

02/01/2026

UPDATE: With the help of StreetScene and my lovely husband Lol - all is returned to normal. We are beyond happy with the result !!! Thanks for all your supportive comments xx

Imagine our shock to arrive on our first day back to this horror show scrawled on either side of our front door. The whole team is beyond livid that someone would do this to this lovely building, and sadly, despite scrubbing for hours today, it has not come off.

Rest assured we are working hard to remove the paint, but granite is a porous stone and it is very hard to remove - we will continue our efforts over the coming days. This awful exterior damage does not in any way change the heart and soul within the building, and we will continue to support our communities as best we can.

30/12/2025

The new year invites reflection, connection, and an opportunity for new conversations. A Death Café offers a welcoming space to share feelings, fears, and experiences, or simply to listen. There’s no agenda and no set topic, just time and space for open exploration.

Our first one of the year will be next Thursday, 8th January from 6.45pm at The Sanctuary. All are welcome.

29/12/2025

Thinking about your own funeral can be very daunting, which is why many of us delay it. But writing down a few wishes and talking them through with those close to you can bring reassurance for everyone involved.

At this time of year, when many of us are reflecting and looking forward, our blog looks at how to begin and what to think about when planning ahead.

Please find the link in the comments.

26/12/2025

Care and connection are so important - in life and in death. That care and attention and connection to the process of grief can be lost when it happens by others at a distance.
Music and video credit and thanks to Ted Waters Music

24/12/2025

Our office is now closed over Christmas, but we are still here to support you. Please don't hesitate to call and one of our team will assist you.

23/12/2025

Rosalind joined the team at the beginning of the year, and as the year closes, she reflects on her role as a funeral director and the rich and varied experiences she has had - the families she has supported, the ceremonies she has helped create, the space she has held and the creativity she has enabled.

Working alongside families as they remember and pay tribute to other people's lives is a true privilege and honour. We are grateful to everyone who entrusts us with that responsibility.

22/12/2025

🖋Planning your own funeral can be a powerful act of care. It offers agency and creativity, and can greatly ease the burden on those you love when the time comes.

We recently worked with a family whose mum had been quietly preparing for years. She kept a “funeral box” filled with her wishes — chosen readings, meaningful music, and clear instructions. She asked for a yellow coffin, and even made yellow ribbon pins for everyone to wear as they gathered.

One person arrived and immediately knew they were in the right place — the yellow coffin was unmistakable. She had been very clear about what she wanted, and it was honoured beautifully.

As part of the ceremony, people were invited to write messages on the coffin, transforming it into a work of art full of love, humour, memories, and heartfelt words for someone so deeply loved and respected.

19/12/2025

Amidst the celebrations and festivities this time of year, it can be really tough to navigate through loss and grief. Let's Talk About Loss have shared some thoughtful insights, experiences and tips, whether you are grieving or supporting someone else.

We have just uploaded lots of amazing blogs to our website, all about how to cope with grief at Christmas. There are some with practical tips on how to get through the festive season, and some focusing on the physical effects of grief and those dreaded days after a griefy day - grief hangovers.

Read them on our website now: www.letstalkaboutloss.org/blog

18/12/2025

Caring for someone at the end of life can feel overwhelming, and thinking about what happens afterwards is difficult. But understanding what to expect in the hours and days after a death, where your loved one will be, and who will be caring for them, can bring comfort, reassurance, and peace of mind.

If it feels right, you’re very welcome to get in touch with us at any time on the phone or in person. We’re here to answer your questions and help you gain a clearer picture of what lies ahead.

The Sanctuary will be closed on bank holidays over Christmas and New Year. However, a member of our team will always be on call, so please do phone. We will continue working throughout the festive period to support you and to care for the people entrusted to us.

12/12/2025

"I thought funerals had to be a certain way".
We often hear this - and we like to challenge it by showing people that a funeral can be what they want it to be.
It can be intimate, personal, colourful, musical, informal, comfortable and fully reflect the person who has died and the life that they lived.
This funeral was held at a community space, with people seated around the coffin on which they lay stems and blooms during the ceremony. It was followed by a natural burial and plenty of food at the reception. It was relaxed, joyful, tender and full of colour, music, flowers and nature.

11/12/2025

The concept of 'traditional funeral care' has changed over the years. We tend to think of traditional as 'black, formal, sombre'. Before these become traditions, instigated in large part by Queen Victoria following the death of Prince Albert, the norm was that care after death was provided by women in the community.
This is what we do.
We are reclaiming some of the older rituals that were once common place and have been sadly lost.
Dee talks to Ted Waters Music about the meanings of the word 'traditional'.