Jill Bolton - Funeral Celebrant

29/11/2025

💙 You are warmly invited to join us for our Winter Memorial Service at Whalley Abbey, a time to remember and honour the lives of loved ones we have cared for over the past year.

An evening of reflection, carols and togetherness, followed by mulled wine, mince pies, tea and coffee.

To help us prepare, RSVP is required. Please contact the branch to confirm your attendance on 01254 232604.

🕯 Thursday 18th December | 6pm – 8pm
📍 Whalley Abbey

25/09/2025

Today I officiated at a funeral where a husband said goodbye to his wife.
He said that people had said that they were too young and that they wouldn't last when they first got married.
66 years later, he sat today with his daughter on one side of him and his son on the other and sang along to Too Young by Jimmy Young.
Blimey... what a moment.
And certainly one that I won't forget.

💞

20/09/2025

I know lots of the families I have worked with have used Wolstenholme Funeral Directors, Accrington

If anybody would like to review the service they have provided, I know they would be glad of your reviews.

As they say in their post… reviews are really helpful for other families who are trying to find the right providers for their loved ones.

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If we have been able to support you or your loved ones, we would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to share your experience with us by leaving a Google review. 🌹

Your kind words not only mean the world to our team, but they also help other families in our community find the guidance and support they need.

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— Laura and the Team at Wolstenholme Funeral Directors

14/08/2025

Yesterday... one of the hottest days ever... I found myself going to see three different families.

It was one of those days that proves that everyone's idea of what makes a 'good' funeral can be so different.

Three lives to honour and remember, each in their own unique way.

From one family who have chosen instrumental, quiet reflective music throughout the service to another who have gone with the Perry Como classic of Magic Moments and the third... this one https://youtu.be/lWu3H84No4I

Please don't ever be afraid to challenge what is 'normal' or the 'done thing.'

Do your thing... Do their thing

Caution though... if you click on that link... you will (like me!) be singing it alllllllll day!

T***s & the Maytals - Monkey ManRecorded Live: 11/15/1975 - Winterland - San Francisco, CAMore T***s & the Maytals at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.comS...

01/08/2025

It's been a busy week this week but I have worked with some of the loveliest of people. I won't ever tire of acknowledging the privilege it is to do my job!

Some lovely feedback this morning...

Hi Jill, Once again, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the way you both constructed & delivered the service for ****'s passing.
I wish you could have heard all the positive comments I received regarding the way the service went and the way you delivered it, and we all know that she would have absolutely loved it.
Once again many thanks

15/07/2025

Just parked up at Agecroft Crematorium. I don’t get here that often but it was the crematorium I officiated at for the first time when I started out.
Many, many services later, I can still remember it… and I’m sat here now remembering the other families I have been here with too…some very special people along the way.
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28/05/2025

Maybe the most important part of being a funeral celebrant is developing a rapport with a family, something which has to be done in a relatively short period of time and at a time of often great upset/ stress and confusion. So, to receive the following feedback... well it warms my cockles!

'Hi Jill
Thank you once again for the Lovely Funeral Service you gave for Gordon on Thursday...you have the gift of making everyone feel at ease with your warm and bubbly personality!
We all said that we feel like we have known you forever!'

11/05/2025

I'm almost 6 years into my Funeral Celebrant life now, but last month, well honestly, I officiated at less funerals than I have done in all this time.

I'm not going to lie, the self-confidence was having a big wobble...

What had I done?!? Had I let somebody down without realising it?

After talking to funeral directors and colleagues locally, it seemed that everyone was experiencing an unusual quiet period but still... It's so important to me to get it right for people, I was worried!

And then, my first funeral back after that lull... and I received the following feedback...

'Thank you for everything you did to make the service for mum so special. Everyone I spoke with after the funeral said the way you presented the service was a lovely and fitting tribute to Patricia’s life. Thank you for helping us find the right words to remember Patricia and express our gratitude for having her as a mother and a friend.
Thank you, we are very grateful for your kindness and support at this difficult time'

Phew...

And onwards it seems.

30/04/2025

🌷💙 This Bank Holiday Monday, Wolstenholme Funeral Directors will be open to provide support and care to those in need. Grief doesn't take a break, and neither do we. Our compassionate team is here to offer comfort, guidance, and assistance, no matter the day. You’re never alone in your time of need. 🌿🤍

Reach out if you need us—we’re here for you. 💫 Dignity Funerals

04/04/2025

I received a lovely, out of the blue email yesterday, from a funeral a few weeks back... lovely to hear!

'Just a quick message to say thanks for producing and delivering a beautiful service for my Mum. You are still being complimented by my family and friends so thought I'd share.'

And then...just a couple of hours later, the following email came through...

'Thank you so much for today. The people who attended thought the service was just right for her which is comforting, thank you for your time to help make it as good as these things can be.'

Job satisfaction as always 100%

27/03/2025

This may be of interest… I’m sure it will be a lovely way to remember and reflect on what can be a tricky day to navigate.

🌸✨ Join us this Mother's Day to honour and remember our loved ones. 🌸✨

🕊️ A special Memorial Service & Dove Release will take place at 11 AM on Sunday, March 30th at Preston Crematorium. 🕊️

💖 This is an open invitation for all to attend. 💖

🙏 Service led by Angela Gill
🎶 Vocal performance by Rebecca Hunt
🕊️ Dove release by Dutton Doves

Please share and help us spread the word! 🙌💐 Dignity Funerals

05/03/2025

A celebration of life that is as unique as you are 💙

We are holding a Funeral Plan Open day. Come and join us on Friday 14th March from 10am at Wolstenholme Funeral Directors, Accrington.

FOR THE SEND OFF THAT YOU REALLY WANT ❤️