by Julie Farmer | Feb 23, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
From time to time, I am asked whether it is appropriate for a funeral celebrant to include religious prayers in a service. It is a fair question. The situation often arises when a family chooses a funeral home, crematorium or non-religious venue but still wishes to...
by Julie Farmer | Feb 16, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire: Why a Funeral Is More Than a Ceremony There is a quiet assumption that a funeral is simply a formal goodbye. A date to arrange. A service to attend. A chapter to close. As a funeral celebrant in Oxfordshire, I know it is far more than...
by Julie Farmer | Feb 13, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
There is a quiet assumption that a funeral is simply a formal goodbye. A date to arrange, a service to attend and a chapter to close. As a funeral celebrant in Oxfordshire, I know it is far more than that. A funeral is often the first structured moment a family has to...
by Julie Farmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire, What to do after a funeral
When families begin planning a funeral service, one of the first questions they often ask is, “What does a funeral celebrant actually do?” It is a fair question. At a time when emotions are raw and decisions feel overwhelming, understanding the role of a funeral...
by Julie Farmer | Feb 4, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
There is a moment before every first meeting with a family where I pause. Not because I am unsure of my role, but because I understand the responsibility that is about to be placed in my hands. A family is not simply sharing information with me. They are entrusting me...
by Julie Farmer | Jul 21, 2025 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
Why Stories Matter: The Legacy of Words, Wisdom, and Warmth When we think about what we leave behind, our first thoughts often turn to material things a home, savings, possessions. But the most valuable things we pass on are far more human. Our values, our...
