Gemstone Ceremonies

Gemstone Ceremonies Independent celebrant for funerals & celebration of life. For weddings please follow

Today, I supported a lovely family to say goodbye to their beautiful mum who graced this world for 96 incredible years. ...
11/10/2024

Today, I supported a lovely family to say goodbye to their beautiful mum who graced this world for 96 incredible years. The service was thoughtfully prepared with music this lady loved, poems chosen and read by her three daughters and many wonderful memories shared of a lady whose strength, courage and determination will forever inspire those who knew her.

May you rest in love and peace Mrs H.

When I say I care deeply about supporting bereaved families to create a service that feels just right in honour of their...
23/09/2024

When I say I care deeply about supporting bereaved families to create a service that feels just right in honour of their loved one, I truly mean that.

Receiving this email with such sincere and heartfelt words made me pause and smile. These are more than just words, as they give me a sense of gratitude and connection. It’s a honour to do what I do.

I recently conducted a service for a lady who will always be remembered as a truly beautiful soul. I spent time with the...
23/09/2024

I recently conducted a service for a lady who will always be remembered as a truly beautiful soul.

I spent time with the wonderful family hearing all about Julie. When they passed me a meditation, written by Julie herself, it felt like a true honour to read this during the service as we celebrated her life.

She was passionate about making a difference and there will be many people whose lives have been positively impacted because of Julie’s warmth, care and kindness.

On Tuesday we gathered to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable lady—a lady who lived a full and long life, rich with...
30/08/2024

On Tuesday we gathered to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable lady—a lady who lived a full and long life, rich with love, purpose, and joy. ❤️

Dear Gem, We would like to thank you so much for being our celebrant, for the service you produced and how you delivered...
08/04/2024

Dear Gem,
We would like to thank you so much for being our celebrant, for the service you produced and how you delivered it with kindness and care. We feel sure that ‘G’ would have approved with a laugh.
With best wishes
❤️
From Doncaster and Los Angeles.

I always want to support families to say a goodbye that reflects the life, character and beliefs of their loved one. This lovely card and beautiful words was a wonderful surprise to receive today.

During yesterday’s service we remembered and celebrated a lady who adored her family. Family really was everything to he...
21/03/2024

During yesterday’s service we remembered and celebrated a lady who adored her family. Family really was everything to her. Her loving husband shared with me the moment they met over 60 years ago, with a twinkle in his eye, he spoke about it as if it was yesterday. It was the most beautiful story of love at first sight.

It is a true privilege to help people to say a personal and meaningful goodbye. The love and memories of this wonderful lady will forever remain locked inside all their hearts.

Yesterday’s service was truly heartwarming for a lovely kindhearted lady who loved to laugh and never took life too seri...
23/02/2024

Yesterday’s service was truly heartwarming for a lovely kindhearted lady who loved to laugh and never took life too seriously. There was a beautiful personal tribute by her daughter, a wonderful poem shared by her Granddaughter, an uplifting hymn, prayer and an incredible visual tribute to a piece of music the lady had always enjoyed.

It was a very precious, personalised goodbye for a lady who did so much for others throughout her life.

The family spent time choosing the most beautiful music, poem and sharing great memories with me to ensure the service h...
02/02/2024

The family spent time choosing the most beautiful music, poem and sharing great memories with me to ensure the service honoured their loved one in a way he deserved.

The room was filled with love and warmth as we remembered the life of a kind, family man who brought so much joy to the lives of many.

This was the first message I received this morning. 😍 How lovely is this. At a time when a family are grieving their lov...
26/01/2024

This was the first message I received this morning. 😍 How lovely is this. At a time when a family are grieving their loved one, I honestly can’t believe they’ve taken time out of their day to write and thank me.

I’m so glad to hear my words provided comfort to all the family.

Today, I helped a lovely family say a precious goodbye to a wonderful man who loved to make others smile and hear the so...
24/01/2024

Today, I helped a lovely family say a precious goodbye to a wonderful man who loved to make others smile and hear the sound of their laughter. He was always telling jokes and sharing great stories. He enjoyed a natter, was always keen to help others and would do all he could to help someone in need.

The service was carefully created with music he loved and his grandsons shared memories of times spent with their Grandad.

May he forever rest in peace knowing his jokes will continue to make everyone laugh, his stories will be told through the generations and his memory will forever live on.

I conducted a service on Wednesday for a lady described by her family as a calm and happy soul; she was always kind and ...
20/01/2024

I conducted a service on Wednesday for a lady described by her family as a calm and happy soul; she was always kind and thoughtful, doing lots for charity throughout her lifetime, she made a huge difference to others. Her family planned the most beautiful service with hymns, prayers and songs she enjoyed most.

I received these kind words from the family the next morning and it really made me smile. It is a true honour to help families say a precious goodbye.

Yesterday, I had the honour of conducting the service for an truly remarkable man, who led the most fascinating life. I ...
16/01/2024

Yesterday, I had the honour of conducting the service for an truly remarkable man, who led the most fascinating life. I felt privileged to see photos and hear many stories shared by his family. Although I didn't know ‘N’ personally, I was able to gain a real sense of this wonderful man who achieved great success throughout his life but it became very clear that his greatest pleasure in life was time spent with family and friends. It was a heartwarming service with a room filled with love as we celebrated a life well lived.

This afternoon, I conducted the service for a beautiful lady who had a kind and caring nature, heart of gold and the mos...
22/12/2023

This afternoon, I conducted the service for a beautiful lady who had a kind and caring nature, heart of gold and the most wonderful sense of humour often causing a little mischief wherever she went. She brought smiles and laughter to everyone who knew her and the service today remembered and celebrated a life well lived.

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The beauty of being an independent funeral celebrant

I am able to conduct all styles of services. I support and guide families through the various choices to create a ceremony that reflects the unique qualities, life and beliefs of the person who has died.

I compose and deliver ceremonies that are well structured, meaningful and include ritual. I have seen first hand the positive effect for families who have had a beautiful personalised ceremony leaving them with memories to cherish.

Personal background

As a child I experienced the tragic loss of my dad and brother. Not being able to attend the funeral has made me aware of the negative impact of not being able to say a final goodbye. I realise how daunting it can be for families to have these difficult conversations or consider including children within the service. I can offer support to involve children in creative ways that are appropriate to their age and developmental understanding should the family request this. My own experience of loss has given me a real depth of understanding and a natural warmth to connect with others especially the bereaved.