JC Celebrants

JC Celebrants Hi, my name is Joanne Connolly, and I am, JC Celebrants, an independent civil funeral celebrant.

When you lose a loved one, everyone talks about the last time you spoke to them, the last thing you said, the last birth...
12/01/2024

When you lose a loved one, everyone talks about the last time you spoke to them, the last thing you said, the last birthday/christmas/ celebration you had with them.
Initially its hard to remember.
But...
What is harder and what people don't talk about, is the first...
Their First birthday without them..💔
Your First birthday without them..💔
First Christmas without them..💔
First major celebration without them..💔
The First anniversary of their death..💔
Grieving is like waves in the ocean, sometimes they are small, against the shore, so you can deal with them, ignore them even.
Then you will get moments where it feels like you are in the middle of the ocean, with waves 10ft tall consuming you. Just hold onto the happy memories and you will get through it. ❤️
Everyone grieves differently and in their own time. Just remember to come together and support each other..

I would like to wish all my clients and followers a Happy New Year.Some of us find ourselves celebrating the first New y...
31/12/2023

I would like to wish all my clients and followers a Happy New Year.
Some of us find ourselves celebrating the first New year without a loved one being physically present. ❤️
Just remember you may not see them but they are standing next to you, wishing you the best, and helping you move forward into a new year. Where they will be guiding you to do what you dreamed of and thrive. ❤️

This poem hits hard for me,And I think will resonate with alot of you. Make sure you Dash is as full as you can make it....
23/12/2023

This poem hits hard for me,
And I think will resonate with alot of you.
Make sure you Dash is as full as you can make it.
❤️❤️❤️

19/12/2023

For everyone that is missing someone this Christmas time.
Remember they will always live on in our hearts and memories.
❤️❤️

Are you or do you know someone that is receiving End of Life Care. ♥️End of Life Care is such an emotional and stressful...
09/12/2023

Are you or do you know someone that is receiving End of Life Care. ♥️
End of Life Care is such an emotional and stressful time. I am offering my services as part of the care.
Why not get your loved one involved in their celebration of life. Let them have their in put into how they would like their celebration to go.

As part of my care plan I can help you with that. I can come and meet with you and your loved one, discuss what you and what they would would like and even refer you to a funeral directors, if you haven't got one in mind already.
It's hard to think about arranging the celebration of life whilst your loved one is still with us, however by arranging the details beforehand you will have more time to support each other through your grief when the time comes.
Once we have met, if you are happy with me, we would sign an agreement to confirm I will write the eulogy and I will be the celebrant you wish to conduct the service. Payment will then be through the funeral directors as part of the funeral costs.
Please send me a message for more information and I will be happy to assist you. ♥️

If you are looking for a celebrant to undertake a loved ones celebration of life. Please message me with your requiremen...
05/12/2023

If you are looking for a celebrant to undertake a loved ones celebration of life. Please message me with your requirements and I will work with you to help. X

09/10/2023

Could I ask a question. ❤️
Could anyone who has booked a funeral in the Croydon area.
Would it be ok to comment what funeral directors you used.
Thank you ❤️

27/09/2023

Had a brilliant meeting at the Co-op today.
❤️

12/09/2023

A poem I wrote about a man and his dog. (What do you think)
💗💗💗💗

His garden and his best friend

He looked after his garden
And treated it with great care
Not a bud out of place
Maybe just a few hairs

The hair didn't belong to him
But to his best friend
He shared his garden with his dog
With each other they did not have to pretend

They spent time outside together
Both enjoying the fresh air
They were like 2 peas in a pod
They would just sit in their chair

His best friend passed before him
The rainbow Bridge was calling so loud
He vowed to never forget him
It felt like a dark cloud.

You started to get weak
And this, your best friend saw
So they came to sit beside you
Even tried to give you their paw.

They knew you would love the gardens
They were waiting for your magic touch
They had a chair waiting for you
They had missed their master so much

The time had come for you to join them
He was there to greet you with a wagging tail
He guided you over the bridge
He knew he couldn't fail

You stalled and looked behind you
Everyone seemed so upset
Your best friend was there to remind you
No one will ever forget

You are now there to look over us
To guide us and help us on our way
We're better for having you in our life
And we will meet again some where, some day.
🐕🌸🥀

People talk about the last times a lot.The last time you said you loved them, held their hand, heard them laugh.But what...
18/08/2023

People talk about the last times a lot.

The last time you said you loved them,
held their hand,
heard them laugh.

But what about the firsts?

The first time your birthday comes around and there is no card from them.

Or the first time you gather as a group and they are missing.

The first time you wake up and remember they are no longer here.

The firsts will hurt in a way the lasts did not.
They will sting, burn, break you.
Because firsts signify the start.
A new beginning.

The beginning of the rest of your life
without them there beside you,
with a missing birthday card
a missing hand to hold.

The beginning of the rest of your life
missing them.

But remember…

We only experience something for the last time once.
And we only experience something for the first time once.

So I know you will miss them for the rest of your life.

But it won’t always hurt or sting or break you
like this.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2022
Artwork created with Bing

From the book 'When I Am Gone' (poems for grief and loss) https://a.co/d/2oOs3A2

16/08/2023

Well done, lionesses.
3-1
Making history.
💗

16/08/2023

I just want to thank all my new followers.
Thank you for following and supporting me on this new venture.
💗💗

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