I was going to write a tongue-in-cheek blog about ‘competitive grave visiting’ within a family that someone once told me about. And I will do that. But today is the anniversary of my dad’s death, so instead I’m going to… Read More »Letting grief take the reins
What happens after a death in the family when the remaining family members are conflicted ?
Sarah Playforth talks about the grief of loss – of people she loved, of her hearing at a young age – and becoming the matriarch of the family
I recently had an amusing encounter featuring a misunderstanding about my name (a bit of nominative determinism – they thought I WAS a Chaplain, when Chaplin is my surname. I can’t imagine why wearing a Vicar of Dibley dog collar… Read More »What is an independent celebrant?
Interview with Grace Gasson, Dip (FD) What led you to wanting to become a funeral director? I wanted to be a Forensic Scientist, so my mum suggested I take a placement with a funeral director for work experience, so see… Read More »Thinking outside the box
Have you ever seen posters for a local Death Café? I’ve been seeing them for a few years and kept meaning to go along, but they used to take place in Ringmer, at times that were difficult if you work… Read More »What the heck is a Death Café?
Remembering people we loved, and honouring both their memory and importance in your life and that of your community is very important. But death is rarely neat, and often leaves unresolved issues for those left behind. Some deaths can feel… Read More »Undigested grief(s)