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Fifty in...and what I've learnt
I’ve just completed my 50th funeral ceremony. Reaching any milestone can trigger a time of reflection and the number 50 feels significant...

Catherine Scutt
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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The process of creating a ceremony
Do you know how the process of creating a celebrant-led funeral ceremony works? The answer may be ‘Yes’ if you’ve had to do it before,...

Catherine Scutt
Oct 11, 20234 min read
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What will you be remembered for?
‘What will you be remembered for?’ It is a very difficult question to answer, but it’s well worth thinking about as we wend our way...

Catherine Scutt
Jul 5, 20234 min read
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Creating a celebrant-led funeral ceremony
Many people have preconceived ideas about what must be in a funeral ceremony. Some people think there must be a religious element, like...

Catherine Scutt
May 22, 20234 min read
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A crown and a flat cap
This weekend has been a time of great ceremony and symbolism. The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla brought ancient,...

Catherine Scutt
May 8, 20232 min read
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Sharing memories is making memories
Making memories is a big thing nowadays. When people share posts about a day trip, theatre visit or recent holiday, they invariably say...

Catherine Scutt
Apr 24, 20234 min read
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Seven celebrant questions answered
In the not-so-distant past, most funerals were conducted by a religious leader, such as a vicar in a church, an Imam in a mosque, a...

Catherine Scutt
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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