Lyndsey - Independent, Civil Celebrant

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

A little reminder perhaps to remember a person who has died in all the little, simple pleasures of life...

In Lieu of Flowers by Shawna Lemay

Although I love flowers very much, I won’t see them when I’m gone. So in lieu of flowers: Buy a book of poetry written by someone still alive, sit outside with a cup of tea, a glass of wine, and read it out loud, by yourself or to someone, or silently.
Spend some time with a single flower. A rose maybe. Smell it, touch the petals.
Really look at it.
Drink a nice bottle of wine with someone you love.
Or, Champagne. And think of what John Maynard Keynes said, “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne.” Or what Dom Perignon said when he first tasted the stuff: “Come quickly! I am tasting stars!”
Take out a paint set and lay down some colours.
Watch birds. Common sparrows are fine. Pigeons, too. Geese are nice. Robins.
In lieu of flowers, walk in the trees and watch the light fall into it. Eat an apple, a really nice big one. I hope it’s crisp.
Have a long soak in the bathtub with candles, maybe some rose petals.
Sit on the front stoop and watch the clouds. Have a dish of strawberry ice cream in my name.
If it’s winter, have a cup of hot chocolate outside for me. If it’s summer, a big glass of ice water.
If it’s autumn, collect some leaves and press them in a book you love. I’d like that.
Sit and look out a window and write down what you see. Write some other things down.
In lieu of flowers,
I would wish for you to flower.
I would wish for you to blossom, to open, to be beautiful.

01/06/2026

Thank you C for taking the time to leave such kind words. It really was an honour to support you in the creation of such a special service for a man who clearly made an impact on so many lives.

01/06/2026

'Bluebell Wood' by William Forde.

'Enchanted woodland of the spring
bring magic carpet on thy wing.
Crown grass and trees in ground of blue,
smell sweet aroma of morning dew.
Grow wild the flowers amid the trees,
and let birds sing within cool breeze.

Make this new spring my first new spring,
show astonishment in everything.
Where buds do not forget to bloom
and bluebells carpet Nature's room.
Where butterflies flit and flutter
​and dandelions turn chins to butter.

Know this as being Nature's balm,
restore new life to winter's calm.
Oh, let no winter last forever,
and let no springtime miss its turn.
Let the spring of lovers blossom,
oh,let the flame of sweet love burn.'

Life is precious and life's so good
enjoy it more in Bluebell Wood.'

photp credit: Jo from copperlight photography

01/06/2026

Back refreshed after a week off - ready for a new and busy week

22/05/2026

It’s been a while since I sat in my garden in the sunshine with my morning cuppa. Today is a busy one for me and it looks like it’s going to be quite warm, but it does mark the start of a whole week off for me. So far 2026 has been incredibly busy and I’m looking forward to a nice break, enjoying my garden in the sunshine with my family. I hope you all enjoy the sunshine too.
We may even put the barbecue on!

09/05/2026

Lovely to see so many of you today at Bierton Crematorium’s open day. Even my hubby popped along to enjoy a tour

09/05/2026

Come and see us all at Bierton crematorium today until 2pm - family friendly event and a gorgeous day to take in the views

08/05/2026