by Julie Farmer | Jul 7, 2025 | Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Celebrant in Dorset, Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire, Funeral Celebrant in Wiltshire
Most of us spend our lives planning. We plan holidays, birthdays, retirement, even what we’re having for Sunday lunch. But when it comes to our funeral, many people prefer not to think about it at all. Understandably so, death feels distant, uncomfortable, and often...
by Julie Farmer | May 25, 2022 | Direct Cremation, Funeral Celebrant
A direct cremation is a type of cremation that does not involve a funeral service or visitation at a crematorium. A funeral home, crematorium or independent funeral director can arrange a direct cremation. The crematorium can take the body 24 hours after death as long...
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...
