Funeral Celebrant Steve shares reasons why he so loves living and working in Stoke-On-Trent and surrounding areas. He works as a Celebrant in Stoke and has been serving bereaved families for over 22 years. His knowledge of the area is substantive. Steve says, “It’s important to be involved in the local community, and to take …
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Coping with the death of a loved one is something we all must go through at some point in our lives. When a close family member or friend dies, we expect to grieve, we expect to feel sad and to need to find a way to cope with the death and continue with our lives. …
Death is inevitable, but something we often avoid talking about. This often makes it harder for family and friends arranging a funeral to know what the person that has died would have wanted. If we talk to our loved ones about death, and what their final wishes would be, the task of arranging the funeral …
Celebrant Steve looks back on 2021 and reflects on our freedom and the COVID restrictions, the loss of his father, and his pursuit of raising the bar in standards within the celebrant and funeral profession. He writes: Some part of me wants to say good riddance to 2021 for all sorts of reasons. I expect …
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As a celebrant, Steve works closely with funeral directors across Staffordshire and the Midlands. This article will look specifically at Field Funeral Services; a funeral director with a difference that shares a similar people-centred ethos to Steve. A small, local funeral director with a reputation for going above and beyond, the funeral of your loved …
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Whether this is your first Christmas or twentieth without your loved one, the festive period is often a difficult time. The first Christmas following a person’s death is always hard for family and friends; however, even many years later the festive period is an emotive time, that may spark an outpouring of grief in a …
Recent years has seen an evolution in funerals with technology being increasingly used, and some people choosing to step away from traditions. However, in 2021 there is still firmly a traditional culture surrounding funerals and as such traditional funeral etiquette that should be followed. In most cases, it would be wise to follow these traditional …
This video encapsulates how Steve thinks as a celebrant and why he practices in the way that he does.
In recent years there has been an increasing interest in holding Celebration of Life services in place of a traditional funeral service – but what is the difference? This article will look at both celebration of life and traditional funeral services, identify the differences and similarities, helping you to decide which is more appropriate. Whether …
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Adding to our series looking at the locations where Steve often officiates at funeral services, this week we look at Bretby Crematorium. Bretby Crematorium is located in Derbyshire, between Burton-on-Trent and Swadlincote. Owned by the Central England Co-Operative, this unique location in the heart of the Midlands, is a beautiful and serene place to hold …
