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Yesterday was one of the hardest services I have ever had the privilege of conducting.This time, I wasn’t just standing ...
29/08/2026

Yesterday was one of the hardest services I have ever had the privilege of conducting.

This time, I wasn’t just standing at the front as a celebrant. I was standing there as a daughter in law, saying goodbye to my father in law, Joe.

It is always an honour and a privilege when a family trusts me to tell the story of someone they love, but yesterday that privilege felt incredibly personal.

Joe was 91 years young and a true one off. A character in every sense of the word. Funny, stubborn, impatient, emotional, cheeky and completely unforgettable.

Trying to condense such a long, colourful and remarkable life into one service was never going to be easy. But I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to do it.

There were smiles, laughter, memories and, inevitably, tears. But above all, there was love.

Being a celebrant is something I care deeply about, but yesterday reminded me just what an enormous responsibility and privilege it is to be trusted with somebody’s final story.

Yesterday I had the honour of telling Joe’s.

Rest peacefully, Joe. Reunited once again with Christine and Jennifer.

As you would have said yourself…

‘I always did my best and all in all, I’ve enjoyed the trip.’ ❤️

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17/08/2026

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01/08/2026

As an independent funeral celebrant I have the privilege of working alongside the team at Jukes.
Without hesitation I 100% recommend them.
Care, compassion, dignity, professionalism, empathy,
just a few of the superlatives I would use to describe the service provided by Sophie and the team..❤️

01/08/2026

Like so many others, I have been reflecting on yesterday’s conviction and thinking of the families whose grief was made even more painful by a profound breach of trust.

As a funeral celebrant, I have the privilege of working alongside funeral directors who care deeply about the people entrusted to them. I see first hand the compassion, respect and quiet dedication they bring to their work every single day. For them, looking after someone is never ‘just a job’. It is a final act of care, carried out with dignity and kindness.

If there is one positive that can come from such a heartbreaking case, I hope it is that families feel empowered to ask questions. They should feel comfortable asking how their loved one will be cared for, where they will be resting, who is looking after them and what happens at every stage of the journey.

A caring and professional funeral director will always welcome those conversations because transparency builds trust.

People working in funeral care do so because they genuinely want to serve families during one of the hardest times of their lives. Their work often goes unseen, but it is carried out with immense compassion and respect.

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity. Every family deserves honesty, reassurance and confidence in the people caring for their loved one. Those values should never be taken for granted. ❤️

Sometimes a message lands in my inbox that makes me stop and smile.After a wonderful Celebration of Life, I received suc...
04/07/2026

Sometimes a message lands in my inbox that makes me stop and smile.

After a wonderful Celebration of Life, I received such a lovely message from the family. Words that truly mean more to me than I can ever explain.

This is exactly why I love what I do.

Every service matters to me. Every person has a story. Every family deserves to feel heard, supported and confident that their loved one will be celebrated in a way that is completely personal to them.

I value the trust families place in me and I never take that trust for granted. I take enormous pride in every single service I write and conduct, giving each one the time, care and attention it deserves.

Being a Celebrant is so much more than standing at the front of a chapel and reading words. It is listening, learning, laughing together, sometimes shedding a tear, and bringing a lifetime of memories together to create a fitting and meaningful farewell.

Messages like this remind me just how privileged I am to do the job I love.

Thank you for trusting me with your stories, your memories and, most importantly, your loved ones.

Claire Lomas
Professional Celebrant.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading a service at the stunning chapel at Hammerwich Crematorium.It was a day that r...
26/06/2026

Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading a service at the stunning chapel at Hammerwich Crematorium.

It was a day that reminded me just how precious and fragile life can be as we came together to celebrate a life taken far too soon.

When someone dies at such a young age, there are simply no words that can make sense of it. All we can do is create a space where love is shared, memories are spoken, tears are welcomed, and a life, however short, is honoured with the dignity it deserves.

Although there was overwhelming sadness, there was also so much love in that room. Stories were shared, smiles appeared through the tears, and it was clear just how deeply this remarkable young person had touched the lives of so many.

It is always an honour to be entrusted with such an important role. Thank you to the family for allowing me to tell their story and to celebrate a life that will never be forgotten.

Claire Lomas
Professional Celebrant

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A true celebration of a wonderful life 💙
06/05/2026

A true celebration of a wonderful life 💙

29/04/2026

Grief is where my work begins.

I meet people at the very first stage of their grief process. Often in shock. Often still trying to make sense of what has happened. For some, this is the first person they have ever lost, and the ground beneath them feels unfamiliar and unsteady.

There is a quiet expectation many carry that in time it will get better. That the pain will fade away. But grief does not work like that.

It does not disappear.

It becomes less raw. Less sharp. It softens at the edges, but it stays.

Time moves on, and life grows around the loss, but the love remains. And because the love remains, so does the grief.

Time heals many things, but not grief.

Grief is not something to fix. It is something to carry. And in those early days, when it feels too heavy, that is where I come in. To hold space. To listen. To help tell the story of a life that mattered.

Because even in the depth of loss, there is always love.
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Today I led a service at Stafford Crematorium for a 66 year old man, gone far too soon.The chapel was packed to the raft...
21/04/2026

Today I led a service at Stafford Crematorium for a 66 year old man, gone far too soon.

The chapel was packed to the rafters, with people also gathered in the foyer, a powerful reflection of how loved he was and the life he lived.

In the midst of her grief, his adoring wife presented me with two beautifully engraved pens as a gift. I was completely taken aback.

Moments like this remind me what a privilege it is to do what I do. Truly humbling.

Today I received the most touching message from a family I recently supported, and I feel truly humbled.Their loved one ...
19/04/2026

Today I received the most touching message from a family I recently supported, and I feel truly humbled.

Their loved one was a proud, staunch miner, and it was so important to reflect that in his service. I was able to source a beautiful miner’s lamp, which we lit on his coffin during the ceremony. It was a simple but powerful tribute, full of meaning and respect for a life of hard work, strength and community.

The chapel was filled to capacity, a true testament to the impact he had on so many lives. It was not only a farewell, but a celebration of a life well lived.

Messages like this remind me what a privilege it is to stand alongside families at such important moments. To be trusted with their stories and to help create something so personal is something I never take for granted.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a special farewell.

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