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 | 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...
