Pacific Ceremonies

06/08/2026

A goodbye ceremony , this week,for a special lady who loved the natural world x

22/07/2026

I will always consider leading ceremonies a privilege - I didn't know it would lead me to another venture....! x

25/06/2026

21/03/2026

Thank you to my friends for helping me learn this beautiful language xx

23/12/2025

This time last year I was hoping to support 2 families in 2025.
It turned out to be 8 and I am so honoured to have been trusted with these life event ceremonies and making them unique to each family.

Thank you ### Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! xx

09/11/2025

' Never, in the field of human conflict was so much, owed by so many, to so few' Winston Churchill

02/10/2025

A ceremony for a young lady who loved her soaps and One Direction. Weaved 6 x 1D song titles into her tribute and incorporated the presentation of organ donation heart pins to her very proud family x Thanks to Lincoln & County Funeral Directors.

24/09/2025

A Goodbye Ceremony weaved around this lovely gentleman's fondness of a cowboy film and passion for rugby xx

19/09/2025

⚰️ Why is a coffin carried into a service?

In the UK this tradition goes back many centuries. Coffins were always carried by hand into churches and cemeteries because:

▪️It was seen as a final act of presenting the deceased before God and the community

▪️Carrying rather than wheeling was considered a mark of respect and dignity

▪️Older sites with steps and narrow paths made carrying the only option

Over time this became a lasting symbol of honour and care.

Today, whether the service is held in church or at a crematorium, coffins are still carried in by pallbearers. If you are ever asked to take part, or if you have already done so, it is one of the greatest honours you can be given.

You are supporting a loved one or friend on their final journey, a gesture that families remember with deep gratitude.

At Ashby Funeral Care we will always guide you through this. We will help you, answer any questions you may have and be there for you every step of the way.