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Funeral plans are not an easy topic of discussion, especially not with elderly parents.  Firstly who wants to think about their parents death and secondly what parent wants to think about themselves dying?  But, this week that’s what I’ve had to do, organise funeral plans for my…

So I am sitting in my office, watching the rain lashing down and reflecting on the funeral I officiated last week.   I had the honour of looking after a wonderful family who had lost the Matriarch of the family.  I know I say it all the time,…

So we arrived safe and sound, without our luggage, but that’s whole other story.  Fortunately my husband was carrying his mum’s ashes with him – they are quite heavy, I never knew.  He had to pay for a visa for her which made us all raise an…

So on Saturday I fly out to Zimbabwe with my family and my sister-in-law and her family.  We are taking his mum home to a country that she was born in and loved until her dying breath.  We have chosen some scatter tubes and have all the…

2023, well that was a year that I’d like to forget.  It started off well but in August my best friend was rather unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer.  She died 5 weeks after diagnosis!  You always hear stories about how hard it is watching someone you love fight…

Grantham crematorium and cemetery is a remarkable place.  It is run and cared for by a unique team of individuals who are all dedicated to making sure you are looked after and experience the very best level of service.  The Chapel Attendant, a fabulous lady called Emma…