Helen Saunders Funeral Celebrant

26/04/2026

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The dead are not distant or absent. They are alongside us. When we lose someone to death, we lose their physical image and presence, they slip out of visible form into invisible presence. This alteration of form is the reason we cannot see the dead. But because we cannot see them does not mean that they are not there. Transfigured into eternal form, the dead cannot reverse the journey and even for one second re-enter their old form to linger with us a while. Though they cannot reappear, they continue to be near us and part of the healing of grief is the refinement of our hearts whereby we come to sense their loving nearness. When we ourselves enter the eternal world and come to see our lives on earth in full view, we may be surprised at the immense assistance and support with which our departed loved ones have accompanied every moment of our lives. In their new, transfigured presence their compassion, understanding and love take on a divine depth, enabling them to become secret angels guiding and sheltering the unfolding of our destiny.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his books, Beauty: The Invisible Embrace (US) / Divine Beauty (Europe)
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

Fanore, County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

15/03/2026

Keeping memories of my own Mum close today 💜

03/03/2026

Such a great idea 💜https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17fLcAr55H/

Walk through grief at our free monthly community walks 🚶

Starting this month, these walks offer a supportive space for those who are bereaved.

They're a relaxed opportunity to get outdoors, meet others who understand loss, and take time to talk, or simply walk, together.

🌊Cromer - 10:30am on the second Friday of every month

🍃Whitlingham Country Park - 1pm on the third Friday of every month

There's no need to book, please just come along.
Full details: bit.ly/4aVMgjd

19/02/2026

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Found this beautiful poem today.

Did I tell you enough how I loved you?
Did I tell you enough to be sure?
Did I tell you enough how the jokes that you told
Made me love you a little bit more?

Did I tell you enough that I missed you
In the moments that we spent apart?
Did I tell you enough how your laugh is imprinted
Right into the walls of my heart?

Did I tell you enough or remind you
That you never stopped making me proud?
‘Cause I know that I said it enough in my head
But I might not have said it aloud

Did I tell you enough you brought sunshine
Every time that you entered a place?
That you brightened the air, with the smile you would wear
That would light up the whole of your face

But now why am I asking these questions?
For I know all the answers already
And asking and wondering over and over
Is draining, exhausting and heavy

It’s tiring me, getting me nowhere
Like a circle I run on the spot
‘Cause I’ve realised the answer to all of these questions
Will always be ‘no, I did not’

For it wouldn’t have mattered how often,
I had spoken aloud all my love
Because even if we’d had forever,
Forever would never

have been quite enough

*****

Becky Hemsley

12/01/2026

The right words with a poem, song and tributes make such a difference to a goodbye. 💜

16/12/2025

Don't force yourself to be cheerful. Do whatever you need to, take care of yourself. 💜

11/12/2025

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20/11/2025

Love is eternal. Our loved ones are always with us. 💜

12/11/2025

This caught my eye today. Really lovely words 💜

Someday I’ll walk that golden path, 🌤️
Beyond the tears I’ve known.
And in that place where pain is gone,
I’ll find I’m not alone. 🕊️

You’ll be there waiting, arms outstretched,
Your smile so pure, so true.
The ache that’s lingered all these years,
Will fade in light with you. 💫

Until that day, I’ll keep your love,
A flame that softly glows.
Through nights of grief and endless dreams,
It’s you my spirit knows. ❤️

The snow may fall, the years may pass,
But love won’t disappear.
For heaven’s closer than it seems,
Your presence lingers near. ❄️

Someday, my soul will cross that bridge,
Where sorrow can’t abide.
And hand in hand, we’ll walk once more,
Together, side by side. 🌹

— Silent Tears For You

01/11/2025

Fantastic invention. 👏

A visionary startup in the Netherlands is transforming the future of burial with eco-friendly coffin-like pods made from mushroom mycelium — the root structure of fungi. These biodegradable pods are designed to decompose naturally in the soil, breaking down within weeks while simultaneously enriching the earth with nutrients from both the pod and the body inside.
Unlike traditional coffins, which often contain metal, varnish, and synthetic materials that hinder decomposition, these mycelium pods promote a natural cycle of renewal. As the body and coffin return to the earth, they support microbial activity and plant growth, turning the burial site into a source of new life rather than long-term waste.
The process aligns with nature’s rhythms and reduces the environmental impact of conventional funerals, which often involve embalming chemicals and non-biodegradable materials. This approach offers a meaningful, sustainable alternative that honors life by giving back to the planet.
By merging ancient biological processes with modern design, this Dutch startup is redefining how we think about death — as a gentle return to the earth, supporting regeneration and ecological balance.

15/10/2025

All of us who have lost little ones will light a candle in quiet loving memory at 7pm tonight 💜💜💜