13/05/2026
💓 A beautiful memorial for Sue 🤍🍷
Sue died earlier this year in France, where she had a small private cremation with her son Louis by her side. This memorial in Shropshire gave family and friends the chance to come together properly, share stories, laugh, cry, raise a glass, and say goodbye in their own way.
And that’s the lovely thing about memorials… there’s no rush.
Guests arrived from 2pm at Oswestry Cricket Club, but we didn’t begin the service until 2.30, giving everyone time to grab a drink, mingle, reconnect, and share memories of Sue before we formally started. We invited guests to write down memories and stories for the family too, which brought so many smiles and tears throughout the afternoon.
The service itself was personal, relaxed, heartfelt, and full of Sue’s character; red lipstick, red wine, laughter, music, animals, France, family, and all the small details that made her her.
We ended with everyone raising a glass of her favourite red wine and a final “Cheers to Sue.” ❤️
Memorials are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. Some families choose a private cremation first, some opt for a direct cremation, and others simply want more freedom, more time, and a less formal goodbye that truly reflects the person they love.
There is no right way to say goodbye; only the way that feels right for your family.
If you’d like to chat about memorials or alternative funeral options, my inbox is always open 🤍
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