Odd confession: I love writing eulogies. I’m mindful that this isn’t the case for most people. Writing a eulogy can feel like a very daunting task - how do you capture an entire lifetime in just a few minutes? Here are my tried & tested six tips to craft something that feels alive with the unique, brilliant essence of your person.
Read moreChildren and Funerals: Let Them Come
Sadie & I tending to the beautiful grave of my darling friend, Blair, who died suddenly from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2011, aged 29.
I believe in taking children to cemeteries. I believe in including them in funeral ceremonies & the rituals of death - not to frighten or alarm them, but to teach them that dying is a part of life and that grief is a part of love.
Read moreFuneral Music Guide: A Playlist For Every Mood & Occasion
As both a Funeral Director and a musician, helping you choose the right soundscape for a funeral ceremony is something I am deeply passionate about. But where to even start?! I’ve put together a series of playlists to help guide and inspire your choices.
Read moreFunerals + Estranged Family: Does Everyone Deserve a Funeral?
Funerals are traditionally gatherings where family and friends come together to grieve, share stories, and say goodbye. But what happens when the person who has died was estranged from their family? What if their relationships were fractured, complicated, or even painful? Does everyone deserve a funeral?
Read moreHow To Speak Through Grief
“Givvus a kiss, I’ve got my lippy on tonight.” 💋 11 years after her sudden death, I revisited the eulogy I gave at my Nan’s funeral in 2013 - and I learnt a lot about speaking through grief.
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