Funerals & celebrations of life

I'm confident that children of all ages can benefit enormously from going to funerals. With the comfort and love of their family, they can come to accept that death is natural, and how to celebrate and mourn for someone they love. ...

Can you write a funeral tribute? Yes you can. Make it simple, genuine and heartfelt. Find out how to write a personal, relevant tribute to a loved one....

If you've heard of natural burial grounds but aren't exactly sure what they are or how they work, this blog is for you. I've led several funerals at a natural burial ground and each one has felt uplifting and  peaceful. I wonder whether being close...

Knowing what to say – or what not to say – to someone who’s lost a loved one isn’t easy. Words are often hard to find, hence the expression ‘I don’t know what to say’. As a celebrant, I sometimes meet several bereaved families each...