Sarah Weller Ceremonies

03/09/2023

I will be in Australia from the 4th to the 30th September. If you need to get in touch at all, rather than call, please email on either:
Sarah@naturalhomefunerals.co.uk
Sarah@sarahwellercelebrant.co.uk

Warmest wishes, Sarah.

26/04/2023

If you wish to contact me between now and the 7th May - please do not call but email me on sarah@sarahwellercelebrant.co.uk
Thankyou!

12/11/2022

I will be overseas until the 22nd December. Please do not call my mobile - if you need to get in touch, please email instead or contact through the messages on this page. Blessings to you all.

21/09/2022

A simple ceremony of thanks on the shore to the backdrop of a very powerful sea on the North Shore of Lindisfarne.

29/04/2021

Reconnecting with the sea - an opportunity for contemplation and inspiration. 💙

23/03/2021

A day of reflection throughout the country. A minute's silence at noon today to stop and contemplate as a community.
For so many, it is a thought that fills their every day and we offer them our love and support.

24/02/2021

Blessings...♥️

Live ♥️ Laugh

30/11/2020

Continuing bonds- "Here is the 30 second summary: under this model, when your loved one dies grief isn’t about working through a linear process that ends with ‘acceptance’ or a ‘new life’, where you have moved on or compartmentalized your loved one’s memory. Rather, when a loved one dies you slowly find ways to adjust and redefine your relationship with that person, allowing for a continued bond with that person that will endure, in different ways and to varying degrees, throughout your life..."

With decades of grief theory that focused on closure, acceptance, and moving on, it is no wonder that so many grievers feel self-conscious about maintaining ties with their deceased loved one after a certain period of time. We posted a few weeks ago about the continuing bonds theory […]

10/11/2020

A lovely testimonial received today with a request for me to add it here:-

'Our family worked with Sarah to create two very unique and special funeral ceremonies, for our mother and for my sister-in-law. Sarah made the difficult experience of putting together a service in distressing times, so very much easier. She is compassionate, intuitive and a good listener. She managed on both occasions to grasp the real ''essence''of the person we wanted to remember and helped us put together something ''whole'' and special, from what at first seems just a jumble of suggestions and ideas with no structure. This makes a huge difference at a time when no one is thinking quite straight. The family would not hesitate to recommend Sarah's services, it is a very special skill to know when to guide and when to lead in these circumstances and Sarah hits the right balance instinctively, she is a very lovely soul and easy to work with.'

Sarah Weller Ceremonies

Natural Home Funerals

06/04/2020

This is a really thoughtful piece on the current situation.

Thousands are now dying in hospital ICUs around the country without the supportive presence of their loved ones at the bedside. Funerals are being held with fewer than 10 people, or not at all. Funeral directors are unable to provide the comforting space for families to mourn and remember their love

23/03/2020

Service update - It is very likely that funerals will shortly become completely unattended. Direct cremation or burial will mean that families can hold a memorial service at a later date but not a funeral in the usual way.
The marking of someone's death with a ritual or service is really important and with so many in isolation too, the usual way to gather is not going to be possible.
To help mark the passing, I will be offering services and rituals through the video link on Google Meet. I can 'meet' with the family and write the service and then arrange a day and time to invite them to join me online and deliver the service for them all from their homes. Although it isn't the same as being together in person, I hope that the shared ceremony will provide a focus and comfort in these unprecedented times.

09/01/2020

Bright sunshine this morning at the very pretty Beckenham Crematorium. Preparing for a service this afternoon for a lovely lady who gave so much to her community.

03/12/2019

A cold and crisp morning for a burial at Hawley Cemetery today.
Beautiful family flowers and 3 generations to say goodbye. 💕

04/10/2019

Please note that I am abroad on a family visit from the 4th to the 23rd October. I can reply to emails etc if you have any queries during that period and I look forward to supporting families again on my return.

23/09/2019

Today we brought trees in pots into the service hall and wove twinkly lights through their branches, creating a woodland indoors, for a gardener who loved nature.
A table held items that were important to him, his coffin had been completely covered with photos. His art was printed in the Order of Service and he was carried in by family and friends. Poems were written and tributes given, his two much loved dogs wandered around peacefully.
A unique celebration of life, for a man who really was one of a kind.
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06/09/2019

Hand sewn, keepsake funeral service scripts for a lovely family. 💕

13/08/2019

Did you know? Funerals led by a celebrant are the most flexible and can be semi-religious in nature, multi-faith or with no religious content at all.

https://www.thecelebrantdirectory.com/blog/what-is-a-celebration-of-life-ceremony