Bears was the theme for the celebration of this amazing lady. Her family sent me this feedback: Sarah did a really excellent job. She was very helpful with the choice […]
Poem for a Family
Family It’s knowing where your roots are That sometimes gives you wings. It’s knowing there’s a place to go To escape the awful things. It’s knowing there will always be […]
Audrey Hepburn’s Funeral
Here is a wonderful poem Audrey Hepburn wrote when asked to share her ‘beauty tips.’ It was read at her funeral years later. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For […]
Feel No Guilt in Laughter
Just received Feedback from a lovely family about their beloved father’s ceremony: “Sarah assisted my family and I in the creation of a ceremony in celebration of my father’s life […]
Gone Fishin’
I found this beautiful poem recently for a dedicated Fisherman who loved the River Dart. Requiem For a Fisherman A quiet troll across the lake Its surface still and mirrored […]
Wildflower Seeds and Bookmarks
I have been giving out my bookmarks with paper hearts of wildflower seeds for over a year now. I ask family and friends at the funeral to take one to […]
Goodbye Grandad
I was proud to perform the funeral of a very popular local man recently. The Chapel was full and the memories shared afterwards were full of humour and warmth. I […]
Crossing the Bar
I received a thank you from a family whose mother loved the sea. They had chosen this beautiful poem by Tennyson as it was her favourite. We sang the hymn Praise, my […]
Sharpham Burial Ceremony
I recently performed a burial at Sharpham Meadow overlooking the gorgeous River Dart. The ceremony was held in the main house with family and friends celebrating the life of their […]
Air Guitar at a Funeral
I have just come back from an amazing funeral. The mother wanted her family to play “Air Guitar” to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at the end of her funeral. I turned […]