Hardingstone Ceremonies

31/10/2025

A beautiful reflection on Halloween from Veronika Robinson. I love the suggestion of carving hearts in pumpkins instead of the usual 'scary' faces!

As Samhain, Festival of the Wise Grandmother, befits the season of Autumn, it is a time to release anything that does not serve us.

31/10/2025

Will you be celebrating Halloween tonight? You might be interested to read about its origins and those of All Saints' Day (1st Nov) and All Souls' Day (2nd Nov).

Taking part in halloween this year? Ever visited the celebrations for the day of the dead in Mexico? Find out how they're connected here.

30/10/2025

Poppy's is looking for:

🔶A Funeral Director, to be based in our new Wimbledon shop
🔶 A Client and Operations Director, who will play a critical part in our ambitious growth plans for the next five years and beyond
🔶 An Area Manager who will lead and support our team of funeral directors to deliver excellent client service as we grow across south-west London

⌛ The deadline for all the roles is Thursday 6 November.

To find out more, visit our website.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0p4jy-0

21/10/2025

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support - I appreciate hugely every like, comment and share. Not sure why FB has given me a teapot to celebrate? 🤣🙏🤗🎉

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali!

🌟 Wishing You a Peaceful and Joyful Diwali 🌟

As the Festival of Lights brightens homes and hearts, we at Great Glen Crematorium join our community in celebrating the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair.

May this Diwali bring warmth, love, and serenity to you and your loved ones.
It’s also a time to remember those who are no longer with us, whose light continues to shine in our memories. 🕯️

✨ From all of us at Great Glen Crematorium, we wish you a safe, peaceful, and blessed Diwali. ✨

18/10/2025

Following last month's blog on funeral readings, here are my thoughts on finding a wedding reading.
What readings did you have or would you like to have at your wedding?

Are you looking for the perfect reading for your wedding? Perhaps you've been asked to read at a wedding. This article explains the restrictions on what you can and can't have as a wedding reading and offers inspiration to find the perfect one.

17/10/2025

It has been a busy week for me this autumnal week with several 'firsts'. When I trained with Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training I was encouraged to see the ceremonies I write as 'word medicine'. This has been uppermost in my mind this week and I am supremely conscious of the enormous privilege that it is to do this work.

Happy half term to those working in and attending Leicestershire schools!

14/10/2025

Today a dear friend gifted me this badge from The Good Grief Trust . I shall wear it with pride - sincere thanks!