Paula Clements Celebrant

09/04/2026

When I receive a thank you card with a message like this, I treasure it.

01/04/2026

I take my time when I write a funeral service or end of life ceremony.

30/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the first Sorting Life’s Laundry event at Greenacres Heatherley Park in Grayshott ( Living Memorial Parks) on Friday afternoon. What a broad range of professionals we had together under the one roof to answer questions – from Fox’s Folders to Glass Memoriez, counselling service I’m All Ears, to stationary from A Service to Remember.
We had quizzes, and cupcakes, raffles and doves. Funeral photographer was on hand.
Future planning was covered by Carson & Hughes and Corcillium Wealth Management.
And there was a wealth of information about funerals from Staunton Funeral Services, W Bryder & Sons and Funeral Service. I was joined by fellow celebrants Hannah Green and Nick Underwood to explain how we can help to make a funeral service meet your wishes and beliefs.

I am looking forward to the next Sorting Life’s Laundry.

26/03/2026

The time constraints of a funeral service at a crematorium doesn't suit everyone.

20/03/2026

I am so excited that I will be taking part in this event. Please come to have a chat with the range of professionals who will be there.

13/03/2026

It's Mother's Day this Sunday
If you have lost your Mum, she’s probably often in your thoughts but never more so than on Mother’s Day.
Here’s an extract from Your Mother Is Always With You by Deborah R. Culver
Your mother lives inside your laughter.
She’s the place you come from, your first home.
She’s the map you follow with every step you take.
She’s your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy.
But nothing on Earth can separate you.
Not time.
Not space.
Not even death.

06/03/2026

25/02/2026

Upcoming event in March.
Yesterday I was at Greenacres Heatherley Park in Grayshott for our 3rd planning meeting for Sorting Life’s Laundry – A Planning Ahead Event.
This free event will take place at Heatherley Park on Friday 27th March 4pm-7pm. The professionals who are taking part will give a broad spectrum of information on practical issues relating to death and pre-planning for it. Hopefully it will bust some misconceptions too! I am excited about what the event is going to offer members of the public.

19/02/2026

When the funeral service for your loved one is over your grief certainly isn’t. Everyone's journey through grief is different but
you don’t have to struggle alone.
There are some amazing free local group resources that provide the opportunity to socialise, talk and share experiences with others who are trying to cope with grief.
Friends Together Bereavement Support meets at The Riverside Café, Farnham Maltings. There is an afternoon meeting on Monday 23rd February and an evening meet-up on Monday 2nd March https://www.friendstogetherbereavements.org

A Bereavement Café at Heatherley Park, Grayshott is held on a Saturday morning each month. The next café is Saturday 7th March 10am-12noon. https://www.greenacresgroup.co.uk/bereavement-cafe/

Local hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell is offering group bereavement support sessions to anyone whose loved one died of a terminal illness, such as cancer or motor neurone disease. Sessions take place at the Beacon Centre in Guildford, from 1.30pm to 3pm on the second Monday of every month. https://pth.org.uk/

The Princess Alice Hospice at Esher offers Community Bereavement Walks and Talks at places like Claremont Landscape Gardens near Esher and Denbies in Dorking. They also hold many bereavement cafes across Surrey. https://www.pah.org.uk/

12/02/2026

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day.

It isn’t a day of roses and celebration for everyone. For those who have lost their love and soul mate it can be a grief triggering day. Do you know someone you can reach out to?

In Memory of the One I’ll Always Miss 💜💜💜
No name could contain who you were- a soul so bright, a love so deep it changes me. You may be gone from this world but never from my heart. I carry you in my breath, in my steps, in the silence of missing you. You were my person. And I’ll miss you always. [Anon.]

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05/02/2026

I was really touched by this simple text after a recent funeral service.

28/01/2026

I cover a wide catchment area across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. I am always on the look out for suitable venues for Memorial or Celebration of Life Services. Last week I had the honour of leading a wonderful Celebration of Life Service in the Great Hall at Horsley Towers in Surrey De Vere Horsley Estate. It was an ideal setting which was enhanced by the flower arrangements by the local florist, Lovelace & Green. These showcased the favourite colours and the love of gardening of the lovely lady whose life we were there to celebrate.