Handfasting, or handtying as it’s sometimes called, is a gorgeous, very visual ritual that can be added to almost any wedding, commitment, or vow renewal ceremony to show the union of two (or more) people. Handfasting has been used for … Read More
Whether you have been asked to read at a funeral, or you have chosen to, delivering a funeral reading can be a daunting prospect. Public speaking is ranked highly in any poll of fears – in fact, it’s often said … Read More
I cannot even begin to tell you how completely awesome group songs are at a wedding. I’m not talking drunken karaoke at the end of the night or the ubiquitous mass joining in when Bohemian Rhapsody comes on (complete with … Read More
This post is either going to land with you, or it’s really not. You may nod along with happy agreement and recognition, or you may roll your eyes or think I’ve lost the plot. But here goes anyway. All the … Read More
I’m Claire, I’m an independent celebrant and I’m sorry not to be joining you today (boo!) but I’m conducting an actual wedding elsewhere (hooray!) So instead of being there in 3D to rave to you about the benefits of having … Read More
When a loved one dies, as well as the emotional sucker punch, there’s also the considerable blow of having to organise so many things, including their funeral. It’s a double whammy of horrible. If you’re in this situation, my condolences. … Read More
Earlier this month (May 2021), there was a change to the marriage registration system in England and Wales, as the register became digital. Along with this change came another, very welcome one: the inclusion of the couple’s mothers’ details on … Read More
The recent death of HRH Prince Philip, and the subsequent reporting on both his life and his funeral, have brought the subject of death and dying and how we react to it, talk about it and mark it, to the … Read More
Whether you’re organising a wedding, a funeral, a baby naming, vow renewal or any other ceremony, you will want to find and choose a celebrant that is perfect for you. The beauty of choosing a celebrant to lead your ceremony … Read More
As a celebrant, many people tell me that they would really like to write a funeral tribute for their loved one but they don’t know how to go about it. So this post is a round up of the advice … Read More