by Julie Farmer | Mar 2, 2026 | Direct Cremation, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
One of the chapters in my book, entitled The Funeral Handbook – Essential Steps for Honouring Loved Ones, explores the different funerals available today. It is a subject that often surprises families. Many people assume there is only one format. A church...
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 3, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
When I write a eulogy, I’m always struck by the power of small, seemingly unimportant details. Families often tell me, almost apologetically, “There’s not much to say, really,” or, “They didn’t achieve anything big.” But the truth is, the quiet moments are what make...
