The other day I was at Mansfield and District Crematorium and as it was such a lovely day, I decided to have a little walk around the...

A friend of mine approached me the other day as she had to go to a graveside burial and she'd never been to one before. She was a bit...

Choosing a poem for your loved ones funeral can feel a bit overwhelming, there are so many to choose from and you can find yourself going...

I was lucky enough to take part in the memorial service at Mansfield and District Crematorium this year and the theme was keeping...

Today, the 22nd November 2024 is the very first Funeral Celebrant Day - a day to celebrate the celebrants! I think it should involve...

Music can be an important part of any funeral service. It might be that you choose pieces that were special to your loved one, or was...

Attending a funeral in the UK can vary depending on the family's religious or cultural background, but there are some common elements you...

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to our August Bereavement Cafe, it was lovely to see some of you again as well...

The next Bereavement Cafe in Mansfield will take place on Monday 5th August 2024. It will take place in the Flower Hall at Mansfield...

Today was our very first Bereavement Cafe, which we held at Mansfield and District Crematorium. I've been home a couple of hours now and...

This year marked the seventh anniversary of my Dad's death and whilst some days I manage my grief well, there are certain triggers, where...

One of the things you learn when you've lost someone is dealing with the firsts. The first birthday without your loved one, wedding...

There is a general assumption that everyone will know what a eulogy is, so I thought I'd try and answer the question, what is a eulogy? ...

I lost my Mum almost 15 years ago and I miss her a lot, sometimes it's hard to believe that it's really been that long. I feel like my...

There is no right or wrong way to deal with grief, but one thing that's really helped me over the years in journalling. I have always...

Whilst for a lot of people Christmas is a time of joy and celebration and an excuse to get together with our friends and families, for...

This blog contains a what to do when someone dies checklist, which you might find helpful. Do you remember when you were a child and...

I take something different from every funeral that I do and those things stick with me, sometimes I end up implementing them in my own...

Talking about funerals feels weird. It's not a conversation that anyone wants to have, particularly with their loved ones. Why would we...

After my dad died, my sister and I found that we had a million and one things to do and we ended up calling it "making an America List"....