F.M.&J WAIT Funeral Directors

25/12/2025

23/12/2025

🎄 Grief at Christmas 🎄

Christmas is a time for joy, family, and celebration BUT for many, it can be one of the hardest times of the year.

Grief doesn’t take a holiday.
The empty seat at the table, a song that sparks memories, or the traditions that feel incomplete without a loved one can make it all feel overwhelming.

If you're finding this Christmas difficult, know you're not alone.

🕊 It’s okay to feel the sadness
🕊 To take things one day at a time
🕊 To honour your feelings in your own way

💬 Talking can help, with friends & family. Reaching out might bring you some comfort.

So to anyone navigating loss this Christmas, remember

🫶 Be kind to yourself
🫶 It’s okay to lean on others when you need to

🕊️ You are not alone.

22/12/2025

✨ Festive Opening Hours ✨

As Christmas and New Year approach, our opening times will vary slightly. Thank you for your understanding and continued support throughout the year.
Wishing you all a calm Christmas and a positive start to 2026🎄

20/12/2025

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
I’ve been dreading it all through the year.
Knowing that you will be lonely,
lost to the joy and the cheer.

I’ve been sending sweet robins to find you,
and feathers have brought you my love.
I’ve been whispering secrets to raindrops,
hoping you’ll hear me above.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
it’s a wonderful place to exist…
And the only sadness that finds me,
is wishing I wasn’t so missed.

Because if you look closely, you’ll see me,
in every small thing that you do.
I’m the joy that sneaks in through the window,
when you stop to admire the view.

I’m the laughter that gasps from your sadness
when your soul frees itself from this pain.
I’m the comfort that warms through your blanket
as you wrap yourself up from the rain.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
and they told me that this would be tough.
All I can do, is remind you, you’re loved
and I’ll pray, every day, it’s enough.

Donna Ashworth

13/12/2025

🕊️🎄Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts🕊️🎄

We want to say a massively big thanks to everyone who attended the Christmas Memorial Service. Your presence made this event truly special and meaningful.

A very special thank you to Lil Bo's Deli for their generous contributions. Lichfield and District Crematorium for hosting the service and The Celebrant Society UK for a beautiful service. Your ongoing support means so much to us and to the community we serve.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us! 🌟

11/12/2025

🕊️For any one who can’t attend the memorial Service tomorrow night but wishes to watch the live stream here are the details🕊️

09/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas Memorial Trees our now beautifully in place at F.M.&.J Waits branches. You are warmly welcome to visit and place a star in remembrance of your loved one this festive season. 💜🌟

02/12/2025

Grief changes us. Like a sprout breaking through soil, we eventually start to find new strength - even when it feels impossible.

Every small step forward matters.

Join us and The Good Grief Trust in raising awareness this week.

👉 Comment below: What helped you take your first step forward?

27/11/2025

Thinking ahead brings peace of mind.

Take out a funeral plan with us before 30th November and we’ll give you a thank you…

🎁 £50 gift card with direct cremation

🎁 £150 gift card with an attended plan

Call 08082 586 880 or visit www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk

25/11/2025

🎄We are proud to announce Our Annual Christmas Memorial Service 2025

🕯️ Honouring Loved Ones By Candlelight

📍 Lichfield & District Crematorium
🗓️ Friday12th December at 6.30pm

Join us for a special evening of remembrance led by celebrant Deb Crump, readings, beautiful carols,and much more.

✨ We’ll read aloud the names of your loved ones and light candles in their honour — a gentle tribute to those we miss, especially at Christmas time.

💌 RSVP by 1st December Please comment below or direct message us to ensure we have your loved one’s name on our list if you would like to attend.

This invitation is open to all families we’ve supported through funeral services over the years. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, you are warmly welcome. 🕊️

24/11/2025