The Whitby Celebrant

30/08/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day 💜

At some point in our lives, we will all be impacted by grief. And yet, grief is still something that many people find difficult to talk about, and there are many misconceptions about what it means to grieve.

This National Grief Awareness Day, we wanted to share some reminders ⬇️
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Please remember, you're not alone 💜

26/08/2026

Today is International Dog Day and for so many it is a day of sadness as they try to cope with living in grief over their beloved dog.

I wrote this a few years ago in acknowledgement of the need to address grief through the death of an animal family member.

If you are living with grief, please reach out as there are people and organisations who you can talk to.

Information written by funeral celebrant Ellie Farrell about grieving after the death of a pet. Advice on coping with pet death.

01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day from Whitby.

31/07/2026

Mr Justice Hilliard said Robert Bush had behaved "dishonestly" for many years, and his actions affected "so many people and so deeply".

29/07/2026

Personal and warming, system from Obitus. Videos, screen changing, themes and images. Much nicer than a small screen at the front of the ceremony room

24/07/2026

As more people choose direct cremation, it's worth remembering that a simple farewell doesn't have to come at the expense of quality, care, or the environment.

Many direct cremations use standard MDF or chipboard coffins, which contain toxic materials, but there's a more sustainable alternative.

Our Ecoffins Cardboard Direct Cremation Coffin is made from responsibly sourced materials, and has a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional manufactured coffins. It's a simple, dignified choice that's kinder to the planet.

It's also worth knowing that you don't have to use a national direct cremation provider. Many local independent funeral directors now offer direct cremation services too, often providing a more personal, compassionate level of care for your loved one while supporting you every step of the way.

Choosing a local funeral director can also help reduce transport miles, support local businesses, and keep your funeral arrangements within your own community – another small but meaningful way to lessen your environmental impact.

Simple. Dignified. Sustainable. 💚

If you're considering direct cremation, ask your local funeral director about our eco-friendly cardboard coffin and discover how choosing local can make all the difference.

10/07/2026

Larpool Lane playing fields possibly cited for new burial space for Whitby cemetery.

Decisions are set to be made later this year about plans to expand Whitby Cemetery. The current cemetery, which spreads between Larpool Lane and Helredale Road, is incredibly close to capacity and North Yorkshire Council (NYC) has been looking for sites in which to expand the cemetery. Last month, o...

08/07/2026

The return of a maritime tradition this Sunday in Whitby.

A cherished Whitby maritime tradition returns this Sunday, as Whitby RNLI holds its annual Blessing of the Boats service. ⚓

Everyone is invited to join at the Lifeboat Station on Fish Pier at 2:30pm for the open-air service, which will be led by Father Michael Gobbet, the station chaplain for Whitby RNLI.

The Blessing of the Boats is a tradition that honours those lost at sea and offers prayers for a safe and successful year for local fishermen, crews, and the maritime community as a whole.

This Whitby tradition began in 1948, but it is connected to even older blessing customs. In the past, Whitby harbour was so crowded with fishing boats that people could walk from one to another, and watching the boats set out to sea with their lights shining was a favourite sight for visitors.

There may be fewer boats in the harbour today, but the tradition continues and helps keep one of Yorkshire’s treasured customs alive.

Everyone is welcome to come along.

📸 Whitby RNLI

03/07/2026

As it is the World Cup…

29/06/2026

Join us this Saturday for a special anniversary walk & talk ❤️

10 locations across the UK + 1 walk in Halifax, the birthplace of AMC.

📅 July 4th at 1pm

Visit our website for more info.