Nicola Martin-Davis

27/04/2026

There are very few things in life more soul-comforting than a photo from 50+ years ago with life long friends.

Dee Hoop thanks for posting this. Karen wonders if we all went to the same hairdresser! It’s mind blowing how these seemingly throw away moments from all our yesterdays leave you feeling so warm in all our todays. My teenage was unusual in many ways and so friends were very much my foundation. I love this photo from 1975!

24/04/2026

I officiated a funeral service for lifelong friends today.

I’d like to thank Phillips Funeral Directors especially Darren who was, as always, impeccable. Also Wendy Powell of Hemel Hempstead Crematorium for remembering how I go off piste and still getting everything right.

23/04/2026

My tribute song for England and St. George.

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

I love music. I play it, I write it, I create it! Music plays a huge role not just in my work but throughout my entire life - to the extent of once being described (by a funeral arranger) as “a walking, talking music library…”.

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I’d love you know your favourite music genres. These are mine!

Favourite 2 bands.
Fleetwood Mac
Pink Floyd

Favourite 2 female artists.
Kate Bush
Stevie Nicks

Favourite 2 male artists.
David Bowie
Gerry Rafferty

Top 10 favourite songs: (in no particular order).

Wish You Were Here (PF)
Space Oddity (DB)
Come Together (TheB)
This Woman’s Work (KB)
Gold Dust Woman (FMac)
Gayatri Mantra (Deva Premal version)
Whatever’s Written in Your Heart (GR)
Landslide (SN)
The Weakness In Me (JA)
Dream On (A)

Please let me know your favourites!

22/04/2026

There will be a Grief Café on Friday the 1st of May at 3.30.

Please let me know if you can come! 🙏 X

22/04/2026

Thank you 🙏 to Sue for including my name in her Austin’s review. It means loads. ###

Testimonial Tuesday ...

20/04/2026

The penultimate meeting with Stevenage Mayor Nazmin Chowdhury and team for us to consolidate ideas and arrangements for next month’s multi faith event. I am thrilled to have been asked to lead this important event.

It has been a pleasure to get to know the Mayor and her team, Tracey and Sheila, who are both experienced in coordinating events for community cohesion.

A shared sense of unity and belonging can only lead to greater community bonds.

19/04/2026

Since recording this I learnt of another friend of mine who has died.

I have worked with people in grief due to bereavement for decades and I never get used to it.

If people make you happy, and if you haven’t seen them for a long time, drop them a text! We are so much better together. 🫶

19/04/2026

Thank you to Kaotic Angels LEMC UK Nomads for another few hours of walking, chatting and many fabulous hugs.

Third Sunday of every month ending at Costellos Cafe - Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage 10.30 meet in the car park.

18/04/2026

Just in case the madness in our beautiful world is keeping anyone from sleeping well … my love to you. 🫶🪷

18/04/2026

Kaotic Angels LEMC UK Nomads

I’ll be there with some of the Grief Café members (courtesy of Harwood) 🫶🪷🫶