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Once again Claire a very big thank you for helping us get through a difficult day. So many people described the service as the most moving they had ever been to.

David

I would highly recommend Claire Bradford as a celebrant. She recently led my sister’s funeral service and without exception, all the guests thought it was one of the most sensitive and uplifting funeral services that they have ever attended. Claire’s … Read More

Natalie

Thank you for such a professional and sensitive job you did in preparing for and delivering your role at my mother’s funeral on Monday. Almost every person at the service remarked on how heartfelt your words were. I completely agree … Read More

Rich

We couldn’t have wished for a better celebrant. Thank you so much.

Diana

Thank you for doing such a brilliant job on Friday. I heard nothing but praise from those who were there.

Jill

From the day we met you we knew you were the woman for us! We have had soooo many lovely words about how our ceremony was the best they had ever been to and so special and so personal. The … Read More

Charlotte and Kayleigh

Thank you doesn’t express how much we appreciated your hard work, thoughtfulness and professionalism in crafting and conducting the most beautiful wedding ceremony we could have ever wished for. We had a wonderful time and have received so many lovely … Read More

Louise and Mick

Claire was amazing from the start. She was warm and friendly and put us at ease. She listened to what we had to say and totally got us and the type of ceremony we wanted to have. We met her … Read More

Sarah and Matt

We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. She always got exactly where we were coming from and we really felt as though she took the time to get to know us because she wanted to. She … Read More

Tony and Debbie

Claire performed our wedding ceremony on Saturday and was wonderful! The ceremony was perfect, and she was so kind and helpful all throughout the planning process. We received SO many compliments about how personal and touching the service was. Thanks so much … Read More

Tom and Emily

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When I was asked to conduct this morning’s funer When I was asked to conduct this morning’s funeral ceremony, it was assumed that there would only be about 2 or 3 people there. Speaking to the woman’s carers revealed that there was a lot of love for her and that they would definitely be there but they didn’t know about anyone else. She had mentioned some friends from a while back but they didn’t know how to get in touch with them. It was a shame that there would be so few people there but we determined we’d give her a good send off anyway, even if the weather was forecast to be rather grim, and it was a graveside service. A few days later, one of those people that her carer had mentioned called me, having heard somehow that her old friend had died. She said she would be there and bring another friend and possibly one or two others. I shared the news with her carers and we were all happy that she would have more people there to say goodbye. When I arrived at the cemetery today, I couldn’t believe the colourful crowd of people who greeted me under the crisp blue sky! There were 13 people in all who had come to say farewell, including carers, old friends and neighbours too. Several people shared their memories and then the sun shone as we all talked about her a little before laying her to rest. Here are some of the many beautiful flowers that were brought for this gorgeous lady. I’m so pleased she was surrounded in love in the end - it’s made me totes emosh today! #funeralcelebrant #notalone #finalfarewells #gravesidefuneral #sussexcelebrant #creatingceremony #funeralflowers
6 years a Bradford! When we first heard about Stan 6 years a Bradford! When we first heard about Stanley, a rescue dog who had been through the worst treatment imaginable and was looking for his forever home, Richard had just spent a week or so designing the logo for his business, Disquiet Dog. My husband actually manifested our dog into our lives - it looks too much like him not to be a coincidence, right?!? Six years of playing with balls, cuddling up watching telly and ‘fragracing’ our lives. We wouldn’t be without him. Happy Stanniversary, poochy poo! #celebrateeverything #rspca #foreverhome #gotchaday #staffiesofinstagram #celebrant #independentcelebrant
As a celebrant trainer as well as a celebrant, I s As a celebrant trainer as well as a celebrant, I spend a lot of time helping people to create ceremonies as a living. Sometimes though, I get emails asking for guidance from people who have been asked to conduct a family member or friend’s wedding ceremony. They don’t necessarily want to become a celebrant (although hopefully the bug will bite!) but are looking for pointers. After another recent enquiry along these lines, I’ve put together these thoughts in my latest blog in the hope they will help if you are in this situation too (link in bio). . . . . . #creatingceremony #celebrant #celebrants #weddings #weddingcelebrant #sussexcelebrant
I’ve had the huge privilege of conducting severa I’ve had the huge privilege of conducting several funerals for war veterans this year, as well as many who lived through the horror of a war that makes our current situation look like a walk in the park. So today, with others, I’m thinking of all those who gave their lives. There’s often talk about them being brave. In fact, in Binyon’s oft-quoted poem ‘For the Fallen’, a lesser-known verse says: “They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.” But many of them wouldn’t have been ‘staunch’. Many of them were just kids - scared, homesick and out of their depth. Others were fighting an internal battle too - between duty to their country and their pacifist values. Whether they were brave, staunch or otherwise, many thousands didn’t come home. I am beyond grateful for their sacrifice. And also hoping beyond hope for an end to the senseless slaughter so that it doesn’t have to happen again. #lestweforget #remembrancesunday #wewillrememberthem
When you feel looked after by your Funeral Directo When you feel looked after by your Funeral Director colleagues...😍 I’d been (semi 😘) joking with Penny from Safe Hands in Storrington about how I’d do anything for cake(!) and when I went in to conduct a ceremony today, she’d bought me a box of them 🥰❤️🥰 What a gorgeous Friday treat! 🧁 #fridaycakes #funeraldirector #funeralcelebrant #sussexcelebrant #celebrant #creatingceremony
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