Its been another busy week !  Today I did a burial at Fremington Cemetery, located between Barnstaple and Bideford.  This was a graveside service and the family gave beautiful tributes, the service was bespoke and unique to them to allow them to have the Ceremony that they wanted in the way that would reflect and be respectful to their mother.  In the  final moments of the service we were stood away from the grave, giving the family some private space and time. They  listened to their mothers favourite piece of music and said afterwards it was wonderful to have those last moments in such tranquility.

I would like you to consider what makes a good funeral? is it how long it goes on for, or how many hymns are sung? No, it is the quality of what is said that is the most important and making sure the words of those closest to the deceased are heard. How many times have you been to a funeral and have come away feeling you didn't really hear much about the person who had passed away? I ensure all of my services are focused on the deceased and their family - it is their words that are the most important. 

I also officiated over a baby funeral this week - no words can convey the grief felt, but the service was exactly how the family wanted it to be, we listened to poems and songs that verbalised their emotions and they were an amazing couple.  I have to say well done to the Crematorium staff who set up the chapel to be fitting for a child's service .

Just two examples of very different funerals that I have had the privilege of being a part of this week, as a Celebrant I include as little or as much religion as is wanted and a burial does not change that. 
I have also had 2 couples confirm their wedding ceremonies with me this week and I very much look forward to building their dream days, the sand ceremony is confirmed for one and if you would like more information on this hop on over to the weddings tab, or you can find more information on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/amandajaneceremonies. 

Thank you to those families who have taken the time to email me with their thanks for the services I have taken for them. Here is just one of them from this week:
Thank you for today Amanda everyone said it was just the way ***** would have wanted it . Thank you for helping me to understand why my brother would go off on his own. I will recommend you for your caring and understanding Thank you so much   ***
I've removed names for privacy.
have a lovely weekend everyone, and as always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me either through the website, by email or via Facebook.
I am off now to write more Funeral Services for families I am helping over the next two weeks.
With love, Manda x