Laura Thompson Independent Celebrant

11/11/2025

🌺🕚 At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, the guns fell silent. 🪖

Today we pause for two minutes of quiet reflection and gratitude. 🙏
To remember the bravery, the heartbreak, and the peace they hoped for, as the Last Post sounded. 🎺✨

09/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Sunday 🌺

Today, as the nation pauses, we remember with deep gratitude those who served, and those who never came home.🕯

Their courage shaped our today. Their memory reminds us what love and sacrifice truly mean. ❤️

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
🕊🇬🇧

07/11/2025

Lots of Love… Not LOL 😉

It’s been a little while since I last posted. The weeks seem to slip by when you’re meeting so many lovely families and helping to tell their stories. Some full and well-lived, one heartbreakingly young, some traditional, some light-hearted, and a few that were very very naughty, all shared with care and love.

This week brought a moment that really made me smile 😅
A lovely lady I was meeting with had sent a message to let everyone know her sister’s funeral details, but her phone wouldn’t stop pinging with odd replies. People were saying things like “That’s not funny” and “Why would you say that?”

When I looked, her message said:
“We now have a date for [lady's name] funeral. It’s on [date] lol.”

I asked if she meant to write lol, and she said, “Yes, it means lots of love.”

When I explained it actually means laugh out loud, her face was a picture. She swore out loud, laughed and said, “Ahhh Laura, can you write a message I can quickly send them all to put it right?”...No problem!

Once it was sorted, we both had a good chuckle, and yes, that little moment has found its way into the service, as her sister would have loved it ❤️

20/10/2025

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23/09/2025

I really do work in some beautiful, serene places… my ‘office’ is never quite the same. Each setting holds its own peace, its own stories, and its own quiet grace. 🕊

13/09/2025

🐾 Parody Post – Just for Smiles 🐾

Hello, I’m Diesel.

I’ve recently been promoted to Assistant Manager for Laura Thompson Independent Celebrant (that’s my human mummy!) while she had a much-needed break.

Well of course I managed just fine. I have one blue eye, one brown, and I don’t miss a trick. 👀

Now she’s back, refreshed and recharged, I’ve decided to branch out on my own. You’re now looking at the proud Director of REST IN PETS – The Pawfect Send-Off. 🎩🐾

I specialise in dignified farewells for squeaky toys, tea towels, cushions, garden frogs, and the occasional sock.

I don’t take bookings or business from the public… but as you’ll see in the comments section 👇I’ve been managing to expand my little venture quite well on my own! 😉

Sending big hugs, woofs, and licks to anyone missing a beloved pet today. I hope this post brings you a smile. 💙

10/09/2025

Feeling very touched by these kind words 🥰 It was an honour to help celebrate the life of the incredible Big Bri, and to support his family in creating a ceremony full of love, laughter and stories. 🛳🍦Thank you to the Larsen family for trusting me with such a special tribute 🪶

31/07/2025

Did you know?
Some funeral services happen right at the graveside, and over the years, I’ve stood through my fair share of wet and windy ones! I couldn’t bear the thought of my shiny Doc Martens sinking into the mud… so out come the sexy wellies.

They never fail to get a giggle from families... they look wonderfully daft but do the job perfectly. I used to teeter around in heels, but I’m at the age now where I can’t pretend they don’t hurt. And there’s nothing more awkward than slowly sinking into the grass mid-tribute while trying to look dignified!

So if you ever spot me in my trusty wellies, just know they’ve saved me (and my feet) many times and hopefully brought a smile when it’s needed most. 💜✨

31/07/2025

28/07/2025

No word of a lie, this video took me at least 4 hours to put together (100% technophobe) but I absolutely love it 🥰 so thought I'd share again ! 😍

25/07/2025

🕊️ Today I was asked to close a service with an Elvis send-off:
“Thank you, thank you very much.”

I practiced in the car like a woman possessed...windows up, lip curled, full Elvis mode. I must’ve looked absolutely bonkers at the traffic lights. 😅

Got to the crematorium and the vibe was strong. The crem tech was saying it. The bearers were saying it. Even the new guy (poor bloke) gave it a go. I thought, this is it..I’ve nailed it.

Then the moment came.
Lip went up.
Voice came out.
And I was… absolutely terrible.🫣

But they laughed. We all laughed.
And in that moment, it was perfect.

Because sometimes, it’s not about being serious, it’s about showing up with heart (and a questionable Elvis impression 🤭).

23/07/2025

Sometimes, a good cuppa is just what is needed. ☕
Just five quiet minutes to breathe, gather my thoughts, and reset.

This job is emotional...beautiful, but heavy.
I carry each family’s story with me, and I always want to give them my full heart.
So little moments like this, with a hot brew in my hands, help me pause and get ready to give the next family the care they deserve.

I love my job. I really do.
But I’ve also learnt to love the stillness in between. 💛