Wendy Barratt Funeral Celebrant - Darwen

24/10/2025

I’ve been thinking recently about how much we really know about our closest relatives and do we have enough to plan a fitting and meaningful funeral service. Do we know which school our parents went to? Do we know about jobs, special memories, things about the childhood? The answer to this is usually no. When there is no one to ask what do we do? We can still write a beautiful service but not necessarily as lovely as it could be. So what do we do about this? Talk about death and dying, it’s something that will come to us all. Reminisce about ‘the old days’, laugh and share funny stories and ask the relevant questions that will make planning a meaningful celebration of life easier. Death is a part of life and it should not be taboo. Talk and get those memories down on paper it really is important.

15/10/2025

Got my candle lit for the global wave of light at 7pm to raise awareness of babies who have gained their angel wings too soon. This wave of light will unite bereaved families in a shared moment of remembrance. These babies are loved and are missed everyday.

15/10/2025

Two services conducted this week and both got great feedback. Reflecting the deceased’s personality and character helps the family and friends to say a meaningful goodbye.

09/10/2025

Preparing 3 services at the moment. I’m proud to say every single one is completely unique and tailored to fit the personality and interests of the deceased. Specially selected poems and tributes written from scratch. No copying and pasting for this celebrant. My clients are far too special for that - they deserve the absolute best of me and that’s what they get.

02/10/2025

This is why we love doing what we do to support our grieving families xx

Thank you for your kind words Lyndsey they mean a great deal to me and the team.

19/09/2025

A lovely service today for a relatively young man who was a massive Liverpool fan - sleep in peace DL x

09/09/2025

Your lost loved ones wouldn’t want you to be sad. Life goes on but so does love x

26/08/2025

I hope you’ve all had a lovely long weekend. If you’ve been spending time with your family and there is someone who you’re missing I’m certain they will be there in spirit. Love to you all x

18/08/2025

Service conducted today for a real family man. His family were all lovely and they did so well speaking about him. It was an honour to help you say goodbye to your beloved husband, dad and grandad xx

12/08/2025

Yellow is the order of the day for today’s celebration of life service for a lovely lady who hated black.

30/07/2025

Today’s service was a very emotional one for everyone. We said goodbye to a beautiful, quirky, unique, kind and loving teenager. No one can possibly imagine how her family feel but my goodness they did her proud. Sleep tight princess xx

19/07/2025

It has been my privilege to conduct three celebration of life services this week. Two were for ladies in their late nineties! A life should be celebrated no matter how long it has been and I pride myself on creating a personal, fitting tribute ❤️💙. I’m very grateful for all the amazing feedback from the families x