Philip Parmley Civil Funeral Celebrant

20/02/2026

The field is wide and amber,
the kind that swallows sound.
I walk through it alone,
hands in my pockets against the cooling air.

There’s no map for this stretch of road,
no sign promising how far it goes.
Just tall grass brushing my legs
and a sky that doesn’t answer back.

A dark balloon drifts above me,
heart-shaped but heavy in color.
It follows like a shadow
I can’t quite shake.

Grief isn’t dramatic out here.
It’s steady footsteps,
one in front of the other,
through evenings that look like this.

Friends wait at the edges of the field,
kind but distant.
They can wave from afar,
but they can’t walk this path for me.

The sun lowers without asking permission,
turning everything gold and then gray.
I keep moving,
because stopping only makes the silence louder.

This is the loneliest road, yes,
but it’s also proof of love—
that someone mattered enough
to leave such a long stretch behind them.

—The Love I Lost

20/02/2026

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

For Marian, it’s lived experience. The culture, the community, the unspoken understanding of what riding means - that’s what shapes every final journey we provide.

Because when identity runs deep, it deserves to be honoured properly.
For Marian, it's not just a job - it's lived experience.

The rumble of the engine. The unspoken bond between riders who understand that freedom isn't just a word, it's a way of life.

That deep connection shapes every final journey we provide.

Because when your identity runs this deep, it deserves to be honored properly.

For those ready to remove uncertainty from tomorrow and put their wishes in writing, our Letter of Intent quietly holds your decisions until the moment they're needed.

Your story. Your way. Your final ride.


For anyone who would rather remove uncertainty from the future and put their wishes in writing, the Letter of Intent is there to quietly hold those decisions until they’re needed.

18/02/2026

Hearse at www.pjwild-funerals.com

18/02/2026

Come along to our funeral plan open day on Saturday 28th February 2026, 12pm until 2pm

Call in to have a chat with one of our Funeral Plan Consultants with maybe a cuppa and a piece of cake ☕️🍰

13/02/2026

The Suzuki hearse - chosen for those who lived with momentum.

Distinctive in presence and purposeful in design, it offers a final journey that reflects individuality, character, and a life that never stood still.

Delivered with professionalism, prepared with care, and trusted by funeral directors across the UK.

We’re often asked by those thinking ahead how they can ensure their wishes are known.

The Letter of Intent was created to provide a simple, considered way to record those wishes - offering clarity for families and guidance for funeral directors when the time comes.

Full details on our website.

13/02/2026

Independent family owned funeral directors

12/02/2026

With North East Carriage Company – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/02/2026

🐣 We Need Your Help! 🐣

We’re supporting the Francis House Easter Chick Appeal by collecting Cadbury Creme Eggs, and we’d love your help 💛

Every Creme Egg donated helps bring a little joy to the children, young people, and families supported by Francis House this Easter. Even one egg can make a big difference 🐥🍫

📍 Donations can be dropped off at the main reception at
The Manchester Crematorium or passed to a family and friend who may visit us.

🗓 Closing date: 1st March 2026

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Please feel free to share and help us spread the word! 💛

Click the link for our location or visit our website for satnav location 🚗

07/02/2026

This month, we at West Lancashire Crematorium mark 10 years since we first opened in February 2016.

While we have evolved over the years, our commitment to supporting families with care, dignity and compassion has always remained at the heart of what we do.

Thank you to our community.