by Jean Francis | Aug 4, 2020 | Celebration of Life, Death, Funerals, Uncategorised
As a lad Freddie was proud to own a Harley Davison and his passion has remained. When he discovered that it was possible to have a ‘motorcycle funeral,’ where his coffin would be carried in the especially designed side-car he decided he would have fun planning his own...
by Jean Francis | Jul 14, 2020 | Celebration of Life, Ceremony, Environment, Funerals, Mementoes and Memorials, Trees The Green Legacy, Uncategorised
Patsy cares deeply about the welfare of the environment, so it is important to her that when the time comes her funeral is as green as possible. She has chosen to be buried in a natural burial ground where her remains will return to nature with a tree planted to mark...
by Jean Francis | Jul 14, 2020 | Ceremony, Environment, Funerals, Humour, Mementoes and Memorials, Well Being
Birth, life and death are interwoven. We cannot have one without the other. Pre-planning your own funeral or that of a loved one, need no longer be a harrowing duty! The process can, believe it or not actually be a healing and uplifting experience. When planning a...
by Jean Francis | May 15, 2020 | Ceremony, Funerals, Interfaith Funerals, Uncategorised
The Healing Power of Ceremony By Jean Francis “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice” – Bob Marley Like the Grim Reaper the Covid-19 virus rampages relentlessly through the world showing no mercy, families are left grief...
by Jean Francis | May 11, 2020 | Ceremony, Children, Funerals, Uncategorised
Remembering Moomin ‘I just want the love to continue,’ Mary replied when asked if she had any special requests for her funeral. Mary was affectionately known to her twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren as ‘Moomin.’ The day before Mary’s funeral, her...
