by Julie Farmer | Jan 6, 2026 | Funeral Celebrant in Oxfordshire
One of the most important parts of being a funeral celebrant is understanding the quiet responsibility that comes with holding a family’s story, even for a short time. Every time I meet a new family, I am reminded that they are handing me something special and...
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...
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 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...
