by Adrienne | Nov 1, 2023 | Cremation, Funeral
Who of us has not wished for some wise old sage at one time or another in our life, to take us to one side and give us some “life advice”. Whatever our age. I recently met a family where they had been fortunate in that their father/grandfather was such a person. And...
by Adrienne | Oct 22, 2021 | Baby Naming, Cremation, Funeral, Interment of Ashes, Naming Ceremony, Naming Day Ceremony, Vow Renewal, Wedding
This week has been full of mixed emotions. Excitement, joy and more than a little sadness. When I qualified as a Celebrant I remember saying to the Tutor, “I have absolutely no interest in or intention of conducting funerals”. As far as I was concerned I was in this...
by Adrienne | Aug 25, 2021 | Cremation, Funeral
Direct Cremations are becoming more and more popular. If you’re not sure what a “direct cremation is”, it’s where there is no funeral service, just a cremation and very few, if any, mourners. While it provides a simple and cost-effective solution, I always find the...