It seems the worst of the pandemic is behind us. And so, in this article, Award-Winning Funeral Celebrant and Grief Specialist Steve Game-Blackmoor, pays tribute to his celebrant colleagues working in Staffordshire. ‘To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured… and that is sincerity and integrity’ – Douglas Adams …
Adding to our series looking at the locations that Steve often performs his service as a funeral celebrant, this article will focus on the crematorium and cemetery in Emstrey, Shrewsbury. Owned by the Dignity Group, Emstrey Crematorium and Cemetery is a tranquil location where you can hold the funeral for your loved one, and/or their …
Funeral professionals are busy. The most important part of their role is to give the bereaved the care and compassion they deserve. Families are grieving and therefore may not understand how much work the funeral professional must also carry out behind the scenes, especially when it comes to the orders of service. Many of the …
Celebrant Steve works with many different funeral directors, one of those, and the focus of this article is Joseph Edwards & Sons, of Alsager and Kidsgrove, Stoke-On-Trent. Joseph Edwards & Sons Funeral Directors is well known in the area and has arranged some very high-profile services. If you need to arrange a funeral for a …
It is such an honour to hold the key to some of the most memorable moments in a person’s life. It has taken a good many years and lots of twists and turns. This has been my life’s work in the making since I was in my early 20’s, I suppose. Over time I have …
Next up in our series, looking at the venues at which Steve regularly officiates at funeral services, we are focusing on Bradwell Crematorium that is located in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Bradwell Crematorium is a popular funeral location serviced by some of the best funeral directors in the area. Steve as a celebrant, is well placed to …
Continuing with the series of what sets Steve apart as a Funeral Celebrant, he tells us what he thinks are the critical attributes for creating a quality and compassionate funeral service. He writes: “I used to dread attending funerals. They were usually a litany of jargon no one really believes or understands. A lot of …
Opened in 2013, Lichfield and District Crematorium is a purpose-built facility owned and run by the Dignity Funerals Group. This modern crematorium located in Staffordshire is very popular and has a dedicated team that works with local funeral directors and officiants, such as Steve, to ensure that the service for your loved one runs as …
Ben Simpson and Dan Wilde were inspired to open their own funeral service in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent recently and for all the right reasons. Ben shares his thoughts with us. He writes: In February 2012, I was about to embark on a career as a Police Officer with the British Transport Police. Three days before starting …
Another article in our series looking at the locations in which Steve most frequently performs services as a funeral celebrant; this article focuses on Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium. Located in Stoke on Trent and run by Stoke County Council, Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium is a popular location for burials and cremations in Staffordshire. Steve works …
