Lasting Moments Celebrancy

Lasting Moments Celebrancy I am an independent funeral celebrant serving the Birmingham and Solihull areas. I offer a personalised ceremony delivered with compassion and empathy.

I pride myself on the support and care I offer to my families.

On this Remembrance Sunday
09/11/2025

On this Remembrance Sunday

05/11/2025

This month we will be exploring the dos and don’ts of attending a funeral.

Before the Funeral.

Dress with respect. Choose modest, dark clothing unless told otherwise. Aim for neat and understated. In the UK it is traditional to wear black but be aware that some religions and cultures favour different colours for mourning.

Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before the service begins. It shows respect and avoids disrupting the ceremony.

01/11/2025

Feliz día de los Muertos 💀 💐 🎉🎆❤️

Día de los Muertos is observed on Nov. 1 and 2, to honor different groups of loved ones. Nov. 1 is dedicated to honoring deceased children and is often referred to as Día de los Inocentes or Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Innocents or Day of the Little Angels)

The colors yellow and orange are both used in this holiday to represent marigolds, the sun, and light. Marigolds are the flowers of the dead and are thought to help the deaceased find their way back home due to their strong scent and bright colors. The color red is used to represent blood 💛🧡❤️

The holiday, which is celebrated mostly in Mexico on November 1 and 2, is like a family reunion—except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful and happy time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory.

If you watch the film Coco, it will all makes sense 💀🙏🏼❤️

30/10/2025

On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras, the Asine and the Somme.

None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why.

The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag.

Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied.

A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight.

On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside.

On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed:

"A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country".

On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside.

There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard.

Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals.

A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London.

He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey.

The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War the union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin.

It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son...

THIS is the reason we wear poppies.

We do not glorify war.

We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted.

Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

Had an amazing day at The Celebrant Gathering yesterday. Good to catch up with some celebrant friends too.
19/10/2025

Had an amazing day at The Celebrant Gathering yesterday. Good to catch up with some celebrant friends too.

Today I am officiating at a service at Mercia Forest Crematorium in Wolverhampton. It is a beautiful setting with quiet ...
10/09/2025

Today I am officiating at a service at Mercia Forest Crematorium in Wolverhampton. It is a beautiful setting with quiet seating areas in the grounds and a beautiful light and modern chapel.

10/09/2025

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 💛
Samaritans Call 116 123
Suicide prevention UK 0800 587 0800
SANEline 0300 304 7000
Calm 0800 58 58 58

If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. As someone who lost my mom to suicide this day has particular significance to me ...
10/09/2025

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. As someone who lost my mom to suicide this day has particular significance to me personally.
Please take a moment to check in with friends and family. A quick’ how are you?’ Could make all the difference to someone in crisis

30/08/2025

Today is National Grief Awareness Day 💜

At some point in our lives, we will all be impacted by grief. And yet, it's still something so many people don't talk about or have misconceptions of.

We wanted to share some reminders for National Grief Awareness Day- are there any you would add to this list?

If you need support, you're not alone.

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

If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness following bereavement then please consider coming along to our ber...
03/08/2025

If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness following bereavement then please consider coming along to our bereavement meetings. A warm and friendly welcome awaits from people who understand how it feels to lose a loved one.

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