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 […]
Pam Ayres Poem
It was such a pleasure to write and perform this ceremony for the family. Their mother’s favourite poem was” I Wish I’d Looked After My Teeth” by Pam Ayres so […]
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 […]