Clare Bennett - Funeral Celebrant

25/09/2025

It may be exactly 3 months until the day itself but that didn’t stop us from bringing a Christmassy feel to the celebration of life ceremony for a much loved gentleman today.
This gentleman had a great love for the festive season & all the magic it brought, he would watch Christmas movies all year round. So what better way to pay tribute to him than wearing a Christmas jumper, playing ‘Carol of the Bells’ and having a flower arrangement that looked like a Christmas tree.
It was clear to see how loved he was by family & friends alike, & I know he will be greatly missed.

15/09/2025

Recently I had the honour of conducting a celebration of life ceremony for an inspirational young man who made an impact on the lives of so many others in his 15 years on Earth.

He had a great love for the outdoors, loved kayaking and rock climbing and dedicated many years to the scouting movement. It was his request that everyone dress as if going for a walk.

It was clear to see how much he was loved and I know he will continue to live on through all those lives he touched.

“The real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little bit better than you found it and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that you have not wasted your time but have tried your best.” Lord Baden-Powell

30/08/2025

Today is National Grief Awareness Day 💜

At some point in our lives, we will all be impacted by grief. And yet, it's still something so many people don't talk about or have misconceptions of.

We wanted to share some reminders for National Grief Awareness Day- are there any you would add to this list?

If you need support, you're not alone.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

22/08/2025

As a mum with my own 🌈 baby, I have experienced so many of the mixed emotions surrounding pregnancy & baby loss.

Today I’m thinking of all those parents and families I have met over the years who have had to say goodbye to their precious child, hoping that rainbows have come their way, in whichever way that might be.

Today is Rainbow Baby Day 🌈 We know that many of you will have mixed emotions about this day. You may have your Rainbow Baby or you may be navigating pregnancy or baby loss right now. Some of you may be trying to conceive after loss.

We also know that while having another baby after loss can be a joyful time, it can also be a reminder of what was lost and is often a very worrying time for bereaved parents.

Please know we are here, if you need to talk 💜🧡

28/07/2025

02/07/2025

It’s always so sad when I hear of families having a negative experience when saying their final goodbyes to their loved one.

We only ever get one chance to say that farewell, there is no second chance. That’s why I believe it’s so important to spend time with the family, getting to know all about the person & the life they lived, as well as listening to them about how they would like to celebrate their life.

I always say, my role is to facilitate and help them to say their goodbyes in the way they want to, it is not to tell them what they have to do or can’t do. Wherever it is possible, I will do my best to meet their needs.

30/06/2025

'When someone special dies' is a series of leaflets aimed at helping young people to understand their feelings after a bereavement.

There are versions available to download for children under 7 and from 7-11 and for young people. To view the leaflets: childbereavementuk.org/when-someone-special-dies-leaflets

19/06/2025

In recent years, direct, or unattended cremations as they are known, have grown in popularity, largely due to a very emotive & incessant advertising campaign by one particular company.

It is a cremation that is not attended by any friends or family of the person who has died. It does not involve a funeral service – although the family may choose to have a separate memorial at another time.

The reason why a person may choose to have a direct cremation are varied, as are the experiences of those left behind to deal with the consequence of the choice made.

The Good Funeral Guide CIC is seeking input from anyone who has experience of a direct cremation - whether that be of a friend, or loved one, to understand more about this recent rise.

If you’d like to share your experiences of direct cremation with the Good Funeral Guide, you can find the link to the questionnaire below.

Direct cremation is growing in popularity in the UK, and the Good Funeral Guide CIC is keen to learn more as the funeral and bereavement landscape changes. There is very little research in this area, and we really want to understand more about any impact, positive or negative, that direct cremation....

04/05/2025

🖤 Today is International Bereaved Parents Day 🖤

A day to honour and remember all parents who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child - whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infancy, or later in life.

Grief has no timeline, and this day is a reminder that every parent’s pain, love, and memories matter. You are not alone, and your child is never forgotten.

If you’re supporting someone through loss today, a small act of kindness or a listening ear can mean the world.

30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women in ours lives. Thinking of those who may be finding today difficult.

📷 The Good Grief Trust