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Diana Gilbranch Personal Funeral Ceremonies

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As a Civil Funeral Celebrant I believe that a funeral ceremony should reflect the person who has died. I will create and deliver a unique ceremony for you

19/01/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

Today is known as Blue Monday, a point in January when the days can feel long, the weather grey, and emotions a little closer to the surface.

For anyone carrying grief, missing someone special, or simply feeling low, days like this can feel heavier than others. It’s okay to acknowledge that, and to be gentle with yourself.

You don’t need to have the right words or a plan to feel better. Sometimes, simply pausing, remembering, or sharing how you feel with someone you trust is enough for today.

18/01/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Today is Winnie the Pooh Day, a gentle reminder that wisdom doesn’t always have to be complicated.

'Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.'

In a busy world, Pooh reminds us of the value of kindness, friendship, and slowing down enough to enjoy the simple moments.

𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚, 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 🍯

15/01/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆

Especially after the funeral is over and life seems to move on around you.

Speaking to a grief counsellor can provide a safe, understanding space where you don’t have to be ‘strong' or put on a brave face. It’s a place to say the things you may feel unable to share with friends or family, and to explore your grief at your own pace, without judgement or pressure.

Grief counselling isn’t about fixing your pain or rushing you forward, it’s about being supported, feeling heard, and learning gentle ways to carry your loss alongside your life.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

14/01/2026

𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝘆𝗲

While a direct funeral can handle the practical arrangements, many families still feel the need for a moment to pause, gather and reflect together.

A separate ceremony can be shaped entirely around what feels right for you, whether that’s at home, outdoors, by the sea or somewhere that holds special meaning. It offers space to share stories, honour a life and support one another.

I support families in creating thoughtful, meaningful moments of remembrance that bring connection and comfort, in whatever way feels right for them.

13/01/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁

Walking alongside families as they say goodbye to someone deeply loved is a role I approach with sensitivity and respect. Every ceremony is created to reflect the individual at its heart, and being trusted to do that is never taken lightly.

𝗜’𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲.

09/01/2026

𝗔𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱

It’s always a privilege to support families in creating a ceremony that reflects the life, character and spirit of someone deeply It’s always a privilege to support families in creating a ceremony that reflects the life, character and spirit of someone deeply loved.

Being trusted at such an important time is never taken lightly, and kind words like these are truly appreciated. Thank you.

08/01/2026

𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹

More families are choosing to hold ceremonies in locations that truly reflect the life, personality and wishes of the person they are remembering.

From hotels and golf clubs, to sports venues or even at home, a meaningful farewell can happen wherever feels most fitting.

By separating the ceremony from the cremation or burial, families can create a space that feels personal, comforting and truly their own.

𝗜’𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁, 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

07/01/2026

✨We are now starting to plan this years events ✨

Further information will follow, however we are looking to hold :-

Mother's Day Service
Father's Day Service
Open Day
Christmas Memorial Service

We look forward to seeing you all again to remember those who have passed.

07/01/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱

More people are choosing to plan their own funeral, finding comfort in knowing their wishes will be clearly understood and respected.

From the music and readings, to the venue or even words you’d like to be remembered by, I can help you thoughtfully shape a ceremony that reflects your life, values and personality.

We’ll create a personalised plan together, something you can keep, revisit and update as life evolves. And whenever your wishes change, I’ll ensure you have an updated version, so everything remains clear, considered and up to date.

06/01/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆?

For some, it’s about health. For others, clarity, rest, or simply pressing pause after a busy festive season.

Whatever your reason, January can be a gentle reminder to slow down, check in with ourselves, and be more present, with our thoughts, our feelings, and the people around us.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀.

05/01/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

As a new year begins, many of may have been thinking about resolutions. Things we want to change, improve, or do differently.

Perhaps this year, the most meaningful resolutions aren’t about doing more, but about being more.

Taking time to say what matters, making space for the people we love, and not leaving important words unsaid.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.

31/12/2025

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀

A time for reflection, remembrance, and hope.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to every family who trusted me to help honour the lives of those they loved and lost. It is a privilege I never take lightly.

Wishing you a happy and hopeful 2026.

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