A Quaich – and a variation on a traditional theme.

24/09/2025

A Quaich is a traditional two-handled drinking cup symbolizing friendship, trust and hospitality and used in ceremonies, including weddings, in […]

A service for a boating enthusiast

10/09/2025

Recently, I led the service for the funeral of a boating enthusiast. He had had a wonderful working life that

01/06/2025

A wedding and funeral celebrant is a professional who creates and leads personalised ceremonies for significant life events, such as

25/05/2025

What famous people have said about their funeral wishes. Lots of famous people have spoken candidly about what they’d like

07/05/2025

We’re all human. No matter who we are, we all live our lives, we all die and we all leave

06/05/2025

When the worst happens, and a loved one dies, most of us haven’t got a clue what to do. Who

01/05/2025

Depending on the personality of the deceased, the person whose life we are celebrating, humorous poems might be something worth

30/04/2025

Selecting poetry for an alternative or non-traditional funeral often means seeking words that are personal, uplifting, unconventional, or even gently

30/04/2025

As promised, here are some of the best and most traditional poems for a funeral. These are unlikely to offend

30/04/2025

It can be an onerous task, deciding on the elements to include in a funeral service, especially for somebody you