Paula Clements Celebrant

03/09/2026

Losing a grandparent might be the first time children are exposed to the death of someone close. When there are grandchildren, I always talk to the bereaved family about ways they could say goodbye to granny or grandad during the service that might help them say goodbye. Recently a six-year-old put his favourite teddy on his Gramp’s coffin to accompany him on his final journey. It was a beautiful, very touching moment.

01/09/2026

Grief affects everyone differently. As a funeral celebrant, I am acutely aware that I meet the bereaved at the very start of the grieving process. The reality of their loss has barely sunk in and they are struggling to make sense of a whole range of emotions. I like this quote from Donna Ashworth because it highlights the strong link between love and grief.

27/08/2026

Being a funeral celebrant is definitely not many people’s career of choice. For me it is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Here’s my story …

26/08/2026

What an amazing person Dolly was. R.I.P

Good morning,

We know the news of Dolly Parton’s death has affected so many across the world, and even if we haven’t met someone we can be deeply affected by grief.

Collectively we can come together to know that others understand our feelings, which can be a comfort.

Sending everyone feeling sad today, all our love and support 🧡

Donna Ashworth 🧡

25/08/2026

It is always a huge privilege when I go to meet the bereaved and listen to them telling me the life story of their loved one. Each story is different. I come across so many cases where people embraced Muhammad Ali ‘s outlook on life. For some it may have been in a grand way through travel and adventure, but many found contentment from their home life, family and friends.

22/08/2026

If you are in Farnham or the surrounding villages this looks like a great event and it's raising funds for The Hunter Centre too.

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music, tea and companionship at GreenAcres Heatherley Park. ☕🎶

On Monday 7 September, we’ll be hosting a special Tea Dance from 2pm–4pm, with:

🎵 Live music
☕ Traditional afternoon tea
💚 A chance to socialise and connect

The event is completely free to attend, with funds being raised in support of The Hunter Centre, Haslemere, helping people living with dementia and their families.

Places are limited, so please book in advance.

📞 Call 01428 729409
✉️ Email [email protected]

We’d love to welcome you to Heatherley Park for an afternoon spent together. 🌿

20/08/2026

Recently I had the privilege of leading a funeral service for G. She was a wonderful lady who loved spending time with her family and friends. Her favourite colour was yellow so as a personal tribute the immediate family wore buttonholes of a single yellow rose. Her sons and grandson carried her coffin into the chapel. In the midst of their grief that was such a hard thing to do. For them it was an important part of paying their respects and sending G on her final journey. Every funeral service is different. Each family finds their own way to pay tribute and honour their loved one.

18/08/2026

Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground offers a natural setting for burials or interment of ashes near Guildford

13/08/2026

There is far more to my job as a funeral celebrant than taking traditional funeral services. My job covers a broad spectrum of services from helping to pre-plan a funeral service to a ceremony to scatter ashes. In fact, it is the variety of the things I do, that make me love my job. Even a funeral service can be very contemporary. My touchstone, what I am passionate about is ensuring that every service or ceremony is a fitting farewell that truly reflects the life being honoured. Traditional or modern, my job is to help curate a meaningful, personal service that captures the character and personality of each person in a respectful way. How this is achieved varies. Different personal touches get layered together to culminate in every service or ceremony I lead. It is such a privilege and honour to be a funeral celebrant.

11/08/2026

If the grounds at your local crematorium seem a bit too formal, a natural burial site might be the right choice for you to inter or scatter your loved ones ashes.