by Julie Farmer | Mar 23, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
Questions to ask when writing a eulogy A eulogy is more than just a speech; it’s an opportunity to share stories and memories with family, friends, colleagues and the community. The information you have in your own experiences or the stories you collect from family...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 26, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire, Order of Service
What music should I select for a funeral? It’s a tricky question, selecting music for a funeral. There are three distinct pieces of music during the funeral service. Each piece represents a specific aspect of the service and has its job to do. The three pieces of...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 20, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Order of Service
What is an Order of Service? In short, an Order of Service (OOS) is a document that will tell the mourners at a funeral what is going to happen within the next 30 minutes (be aware that some funerals are 20 minutes). Who would you create one and why do you need to...
by Julie Farmer | Jan 17, 2022 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
What should be included in a eulogy will depend on the type of funeral service you are looking to create. One of the first decisions is whether the service will be a religious, humanitarian or a celebration of life. It may be easier to take a fictitious example...
by Julie Farmer | Dec 15, 2021 | Children at a Funeral, Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
As a Funeral Celebrant, I have come to the conclusion that funerals are funny things. You would think all funerals would be the same, but nothing could be further from the truth. There is indeed a loose format to a funeral, and those guidelines are almost...
