Lasting Moments Celebrancy

25/12/2025

The first Christmas after you lose someone feels different in every way.

You go through the motions because you have to.
For the kids.
For the family.
For tradition.

But inside, everything feels quieter.

There are moments when the joy feels forced, when memories rise without warning.
The empty spaces feel louder than the music.
And even the simplest traditions can bring tears you didn’t expect.

And still, somehow, you keep going.

You may smile through the ache.
You may laugh, then cry, then laugh again.
You may feel grateful and broken at the same time.

If you can, pause for a moment.
Be thankful for the Christmases you shared.
For the laughter, the warmth, the love that never really leaves.

Light a candle.
Let the tears come if they need to.
And when you’re ready, begin again, carrying their memory with you.

Some loves never fade.
They simply become part of every Christmas that follows.

🤍🎄🕯️

23/12/2025

There's no right or wrong way to grieve, just your way.
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23/12/2025

Today I will be conducting my last funeral of the year at Yardley Crematorium. It’s going to be a tough one since it is for a dear friend from my bereavement group who died suddenly last month. God bless Anne

14/12/2025

08/12/2025

Today marks the end of Grief Awareness Week, but that doesn't mean that we should stop talking about grief.

Grief Awareness Week is a brilliant opportunity to encourage people, organisations and leaders to start talking about grief. We need to make sure these conversations continue all year round.

For more information and support, please visit our website ⬇️

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

01/12/2025

For anyone who has ever wondered what happens at a crematorium and what happens once the curtains have closed and the service is over, this is an excellent sensitive explanation of the full cremation process. Also the crematorium in the video is a crematorium that I have conducted a service at. It’s in Wolverhampton and is a beautiful venue and location.

This groundbreaking episode of Death: A Changing Industry removes the mystery around cremation in the UK, showing every respectful stage of the process, from...

27/11/2025

Today we remember Gary Speed, 14 years on from his tragic passing.

We miss you, Speedo 🖤🤍

21/11/2025

Today I conducted the funeral service for my best friend’s mom at Yardley Crematorium. A sad day but a beautiful farewell to a beautiful lady

21/11/2025

Today is funeral celebrant day.

If you’ve ever had a question about funerals cremations or what a celebrant is and does just pop it in a message and I do my best to answer it. Ask away 😊

12/11/2025

During a Service.

Keep devices off or on silent. Avoid texting or taking photos. Try to focus on being present and respectful.

Follow the lead of others. Watch for cues from the family or officiant. Stand, sit, or participate when appropriate, even if you're unfamiliar with the customs.