Wendy Barratt Funeral Celebrant - Darwen

09/02/2026

The love of a parent transcends death and lives on forever - I miss my dad but in one way or another I am reminded of him every day xx ❤️

04/02/2026

Today is world cancer day and ironically is the day a work colleague passed away due to this dreadful disease. I lost my dad to cancer in 2024 and I know how it feels to lose someone you love. This post goes out to all those who have lost someone to cancer, is currently fighting a battle or who, like my husband, are survivors. Love and strength to you all. My thoughts are with you.

24/01/2026

Perfect way to switch off and reset. A massage is a great treat to yourself and can help you to relax x please support local x

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20/01/2026

Look after yourself and each other. Grief is different for us all.

16/01/2026

It has been my privilege to carry out 4 funerals so far in 2026 with 3 more in the pipeline. All extra poignant as people passed away over the festive period.
Losing a loved one is hard at any time of the year but over Christmas makes it extra hard.
Sending out caring thoughts to all my families and thank you for all the positive feedback.

24/12/2025

Christmas is not a time of happiness and celebration for some people, it’s a time of sorrow and loneliness. After losing a loved one Christmas May never be the same again. Grief is not a sign of weakness but a testament to the depth of your heart. It is natural to feel a range of emotions: sadness and gratitude, longing and gratitude intertwined, and a happiness that we were lucky enough to have shared our lives with such wonderful people. Allow yourself to feel all of it. In the end, it is through feeling that we heal, through acknowledgement of our sorrow that we find release, and through sharing our memories with others that we lighten our load.

Wishing all my families love and support during the festive season.

20/12/2025

It was an honour for me to be asked to conduct Jenson’s funeral directors annual memorial service this week. It was lovely to see some of the families I have done services for and to read out the list of those we were remembering. Bagpipes give me goosebumps and when Luke played amazing grace I thought I was going to have a melt down. I didn’t but my goodness it was a special moment. Videos in comments x

13/12/2025

Someone you know is preparing for their first Christmas without someone they love a husband, wife, parent, sibling, child.
Someone else is preparing for their last. For others, it’s another year they’re trying to get through with a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes.

The holidays highlight love but they also highlight absence. So if someone seems quieter, more tired, or a bit distant, don’t assume they’re okay just because the lights are bright and the music is cheerful. Grief doesn’t pause for Christmas. It often gets louder.

Be gentle with people. Check in. Show up. Offer patience where words fall short. A little kindness goes further than you think especially in a season that isn’t easy for everyone. 🤍

08/12/2025

28/11/2025

Three services conducted this week and it seems a good time to remind you all that grief has no rules!

Grief has a way of changing the shape of your days, even long after people expect you to be “okay” again. Some moments feel normal, and then something small a song, a smell, a memory knocks the air out of you. Missing someone doesn’t fade on a schedule. It comes in waves, sometimes gentle, sometimes sharp. If you’re carrying that kind of ache, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re not weak. You’re human, and you loved someone deeply. Take your time. There’s no right way to move through grief, just your way.