This pandemic has presented unique challenges and changes for bereaved families who are organising funerals for their loved ones during this awful time. Yes, funerals are still taking place but with some very crucial changes. Currently, Registration offices are closed to the public. Deaths are being registered remotely and death certificates are being sent electronically...
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What is a Baby Naming Ceremony? The purpose of a naming ceremony is for you, as parents, to state your commitment and love to your child, as well as any hopes for the future. Naming ceremonies are happy, personal and relaxed occasions and are a perfect way to honour not only different traditions and beliefs,...
As we all know, a funeral ceremony is usually a highly emotional and difficult occasion for all involved, not least the closest family and friends of the recently departed. It is a time to reflect on a life that has passed, a time to grieve and a time to say our formal farewells with respect...
In April 2018 Jane received devastating news. Her much loved dad, Gerry, had been diagnosed with inoperable cancer and only had weeks to live. She was devastated. She and partner Mike had been thinking about getting married in 2019, but hadn’t got far with planning. She was so looking forward to the part of her...
There are alternatives to a traditional burial or cremation. Check out our previous blog – Innovative ways of saving the planet after you die Bu there is now another alternative which is being marketed as a ‘Green Cremation’. This “gentle, eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation” uses an alkaline solution made with potassium hydroxide to reduce a...
Becoming a parent for the first time is one of the most amazing, but also challenging experiences in life. At first, you are filled with so many different emotions; love and affection for your child, excitement about their arrival, fear and trepidation about the future. You’re looking forward to watching your child grow and nurturing...
Even though it’s been several months now, if somebody asks me about that day, my voice will waiver and crack. By “that day,” I mean the day I had to make the heart-breaking decision to put my beautiful 18-year-old cat, Tigger, to sleep. He was ill, in pain and no longer had any quality of...
You could be forgiven for thinking that Humanism is a modern way of thinking, but in fact, the Humanist Philosophy and way of thinking, has been followed and celebrated throughout the ages. Western Europe has a tradition of a non-religious & ethical thinking that can be traced back some 2,500 years to the philosophy of...
Being asked to conduct any ceremony is always a great honour, but I felt especially privellaged to have been asked to conduct a naming ceremony for the daughter of a couple who I married a few years ago. Being able to help families and couples celebrate diferent life events is something I will always cherish....
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