by Justine Wykerd | Jul 29, 2018 | Celebrant, Eulogy, Funerals
This whole article was prompted by listening to Justine Greene on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire this morning talking about weddings and funerals. There is a fair bit of media coverage recently prompted by the Sky News Presenter Colin Brazier’s request for those who attend his wife’s funeral not to wear bright colours. I totally respect his request and his feelings – a funeral is a time to say goodbye in a way that is right for each family, and the person that has died. The thing is, in my opinion, there is no right or wrong. There is only what is right for each family.
by Justine Wykerd | Apr 6, 2017 | Celebrant, Eulogy, Funerals
Thursday 6th April 2017. Today is quite a milestone. I have just officiated my 300th funeral service, or a ‘Celebration of Life’ as I prefer to call it. So how does it feel? A bit surreal, if I’m honest. There’s a mix of emotions. Certainly I feel genuine...
by Justine Wykerd | Jan 13, 2017 | Funerals, Symbolism, Uncategorised
“Look!” said one of the water bugs to another. “One of our colony is climbing up the lily stalk. Where do you think she is going?” Up, up, up it slowly went….Even as they watched, the water bug disappeared from sight. Its friends waited and waited but it didn’t return…
