My interest in psychology has led me to study the connection between mood and colour. Colour psychology, for example, studies the effects of colours on human behaviours and emotions. One of the better-known examples of this is from the work of Carl Jung, who was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in the early 20th century. …
Following the death of a loved one it is usually necessary for family and friends to sort through belongings and close traditional accounts. However, in the modern era with computers, mobile phones, and social media it is necessary to think about the deceased’s digital legacy as well as physical assets. With an increased focus on …
When a loved one dies, in addition to the grief and sadness that you may be feeling, there are many practicalities that need to be dealt with. One of these is organising a funeral. Most funerals are arranged with a funeral director that will guide you to ensure that all the elements are taken care …
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Celebrant Steve Game-Blackmoor was a Minister of Religion but left the Church in 2014. He is now a multi-award-winning Funeral Celebrant and Grief Specialist, and Chairs ‘Holding Dear Support Service,’ a service in Staffordshire that offers ‘free at the point of use’ grief counselling to those who feel they need it by qualified counsellors. Apart …
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This week, Steve explores the relationship between grief and humour; it may surprise you to know, that they have a very close relationship. People are looking for a funeral ceremony nowadays that fully represents the person they’ve lost. Celebrant-led funerals are becoming increasingly popular because of this. I have been asked many times to help …
Death, bereavement, and grief are unfortunately a part of life for everyone, but for some they not only have to deal with the loss of a loved one they also have to care for them during the process of their dying. Joanne Goodwin-Worton has written an honest account of her own experience caring for her …
“There is nothing like looking if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Celebrant Steve was born in Lichfield. He lived in Cannock for 16 years, before then moving to live in Stone, a Stafford town, …
Arranging a funeral isn’t a frequent task for most people, and as such the roles of the key people involved may be not clear. Unless your loved one has pre-organised their funeral and named the people involved it can be a quite a daunting task. Funeral homes are located within most communities, with a choice …
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Flowers have been a traditional element of funerals for thousands of years, however, in recent years there has been a move toward a new modern variety of spectacular bespoke floral tributes. Specialising in floral tributes, Flowers by Fleur is dedicated to providing exceptional quality flowers customised to reflect the personality of the individual that has …
Celebrant Steve has dedicated much of his adult life to serving others, initially as a minister of religion, he found his true calling as a funeral celebrant in 2016. Recent years have seen Steve increasingly recognised for the work he does, the level of detail, precision and care for every family, every service and every …
Funeral Celebrant of the Year Staffordshire 2021/22 Read More »
