Celebrant Amy

01/01/2026

Happy New Year ☀️

I was lucky enough to capture this beautiful sunset on my walk yesterday 🙏

My husband had ran back to to grab my gloves I’d forgotten, and I had this beautiful moment alone to reflect ☀️

As the sun set on 2025 I felt so grateful and so hopeful and found myself looking forward to 2026 😍

The past year has been full of ups and downs, like it usually is, and is for most of us… with the biggest loss losing my dad

But it brought lessons and knowledge and power and I genuinely feel like I’ve changed for the better

I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore (most of the time 😬) and enjoy just being in the moment with my little family

I’ve slowed down and changed my priorities and I’m really proud of myself 💪

It’s almost a year since I started my training to become a celebrant and it’s the best decision I ever made. I love my role so much and as I prepare to meet some families this week who have lost people over the festive period, I’m reminded again just how precious every day is, and how lucky I am to have my health and family.

So cheers to all those beautiful people we lost in 2025, may they rest in peace and stay in our hearts as we move into a new year

Who knows what it will bring? More rollercoasters and more happy and sad times, no doubt.

But thanks for being here, thanks for choosing me as your celebrant, and I look forward to A LOT more celebrations of every kind in 2026

Lots of love (especially to those grieving)

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24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🩶 💓

As this year wraps up, I’m remembering the lives lost in 2025, and sending love to the families facing their first Christmas without someone special. It’s been an honour to stand beside you, to tell stories, share tears, and celebrate lives that mattered deeply 💓 I’ve loved learning about your loved ones and remembering them with a smile

This year was also a big one for me. I completed my training in February and stepped into celebrancy with open arms and a very full heart. To every family and couple who trusted me with your ceremony; whether we were saying goodbye, welcoming a new baby, or joining two lives together, thank you. Truly. 🙏

While I’m personally navigating my first Christmas without my dad, I’m choosing to look ahead with hope, gratitude, and excitement. And feeling lucky I got to lead his funeral in the year I became a celebrant ♥️ he’d be so proud.

I hope I’ve brought some comfort to those in the same boat - remember, grief is the price we pay for love. 🥰

And speaking of love, luck and excitement… the weddings already booked for next year?! I cannot wait 💍🥂 thanks for choosing me! 💃 we’re gonna have a lot of fun 🥳

If you’re planning something special in 2025 and beyond - big, small, joyful, tender, I’d love to hear from you. Check my availability by emailing amynoakes@outlook.com and I’ll get back to you 💓

Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, laughter, remembrance, and light ✨ (and baileys, chocolate and cheese 😉 😋)

MERRY BLOODY CHRISTMAS 🎄

03/12/2025

💓 Grief Awareness Week 💓

This morning I went for a lovely walk in the sunshine with my friend. At the end she handed me the most beautiful gift - this tree ornament with my dad’s handsome face on

This year will be my first Christmas without my dad, and whilst I’m massively aware of that, this kind act still caught me off guard in the loveliest way. A tiny moment of remembrance, love, and yes… grief

If you know me, you’ll know I talk openly about most things, especially grief. But since losing my dad, I’ve become even more aware of how difficult some people find it to talk about death. And yet, it’s the one experience every single one of us will share.

Grief is not something to hide away. It’s not something to “get over.” It’s love, just in another form. So this week, I’m encouraging all of us to start the conversation, or keep it going if you already do

One of the most important gifts we can give our families is clarity. My family know what I want for my funeral, and I ask those I love about their wishes too. When the time comes, it’s so much easier for those grieving if they know exactly what their person wanted

Times have changed. Funerals no longer have to follow old traditions if they don’t fit. You’re allowed to personalise, to celebrate, to tell the story of a life in a way that feels true. You’re allowed to smile, laugh, cry, and remember with warmth. Yes, we miss them, but we had them. And that is something worth celebrating

💭 Do you talk about grief?
💭 Do you find it difficult?
💭 Have you thought about your own funeral wishes?
💭 Is it time to start the conversation with someone you love?

If you ever need support in planning a funeral or simply want to chat about options, I’m here

Let’s make talking about death feel a little less heavy, and a lot more human

I’m sending so much love to all the families I’ve worked with this year who are facing, like me, their first Christmas without their special person

Talk about them, continue sharing those memories, and keep them in your stories as well as your hearts ♥️

Keep talking 🫶

28/11/2025

A lovely way to remember someone special 💓

Thursday 4th December is our Christmas memorial service. There are still seats available please call the office on 01743 237900 to reserve seat. This is free to attend but we have limited capacity.

21/11/2025

💓 Funeral Celebrant Day 💓

It’s Funeral Celebrant Day, and I’m heading to bed on this Friday absolutely exhausted, but full of love and pride for the work I do

Every time I send a ceremony script to a family, I worry a little. I pour so much time and heart into creating a personal service that reflects their loved one and their life in a real, honest way.

When families come back and say I’ve “captured them perfectly”, it confirms that choosing to train as a funeral celebrant at the start of this year was the right decision

To all the families who have trusted me with such an important day in saying goodbye: thank you. It genuinely is an honour to do this job. I truly feel I was born to do it.
I’m also grateful to the funeral directors I work alongside, as together we create a perfectly personal farewell for each person in our care

💓 Happy Funeral Celebrants Day 💓

If you’d like to know more about what I do, or have any questions about the role of a funeral celebrant, please get in touch:

📧 amynoakes@outlook.com
📞 07983 420058

Night night 😴 time to rest before we say goodbye to a very special man on Monday 🤍

Have a lovely weekend

Amy

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14/11/2025

Thinking of all those families, including mine, who are facing Christmas without a loved one for the first time this year x

The first Christmas 🎄

14/11/2025

Have a question for Emstrey Crem?

The first of our FAQ Friday questions to be answered -

What happenes to any metal left behind eg prosthetics or plates?

A very good question.
Firstly when arranging the funeral and completing the paperwork with the funeral director there is a section on the cremation form that asks if you would like to have the metals retained and returned to you or if you would be happy for the metals to be recycled.
Once the cremation has taken place the cremation technician removes any metals that are left following the cremation process ( It's important to note that soft metals like gold and silver can melt into tiny globules and mix with the cremated remains, making them impossible to return separately). If a family has asked to retain the metals these are then placed into a bag and clearly labeled before being returned to the family. If the family are happy for the metals to be recycled these are then placed into special recycling bins that are then collected throughout the year.
The money then raised from the recycling of the metals is shared between the crematoriums to then be donated to local charities. In 2024 we donated £8000 to Severn Hospice and this year we have just donated £5000 to Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith

12/11/2025

Happy birthday Dad!

Our first without you 💔

These milestones hit harder than I realised - so I’m sending love to all of you who are facing big days without your loved ones 😞

Grief is personal, contradictory, unpredictable, and bites us in the bum when we least expect it

But it reminds us of all the love ❤️

To love and to be loved is just amazing. And grief is the price we pay

Dads are pretty special. And I’m so glad I had mine.

Hope you’re enjoying a small glass of red up there pops.

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02/11/2025

💓 GROOM SELFIES 💓

I love a last minute selfie with the groom and guests, just seconds before the bride enters ♥️

Look at the smiles here from Groom Jack and their family and friends 😍

It was an honour to officiate Chloe and Jack’s big day yesterday 👰‍♀️

The service was full of laughter from the start, and there were even a few (happy) tears from parents with a surprise reading from Jack’s sister 🥰

Personal, fun, funny, real, honest, and VERY laid back and chilled ✌️

My kinda wedding! 💒

If you’re looking for a small, intimate, venue for your wedding, that caters for the whole package including decor, ceremony, food, DJ, celebrant (moi) and photographer, then I’ve got you covered 😉

I’ll share more of the day and venue soon - I just wanted to get these belters out now whilst the day is fresh in our heads and hearts 📸

Jack and Chloe - thank you for trusting me as your celebrant, and thank you for letting me be part of such a wonderful and special day. I know you’ll be very happy together 😍

Another wedding booking has come in today for 2026! I’m so grateful ☺️

If you’re planning to tie the knot next year, I’d love to help you plan the most beautiful service and help tell your story in the right way for YOU

Contact me to arrange a free chat where we can get to know each other and see if I’m the right fit for you! ⬇️

One thing I do know - we’d have a lot of fun 🤩

📧 amynoakes@outlook.com
☎️ 07983 420 058

24/10/2025

💓 I’m here for all of life’s celebrations 💓

Life is full of moments worth celebrating – from the very beginning to the very end, and all the beautiful bits in between ⬇️

👶 Naming Ceremonies
💍 Weddings & Vow Renewals
🐾 Pet Funerals
🎉 Adoption Celebrations
🕊️ Funerals & Memorials

Whether it’s joyful, bittersweet, big or small, every moment deserves to be marked in a way that feels right for YOU and your loved ones

As an Independent Celebrant, I create unique, personal ceremonies that reflect your values, your story, and your vision. Religious, non-religious, spiritual or somewhere in between; there are no rules. I can do it all.

Your day, your way.

We can meet (online or in person) for a free, no-pressure chat to see if I’m the right fit for your special occasion

Bored of the same old weddings?
Feel like funerals should be more personal?
Got a celebration that doesn’t quite fit the mould?
Ask me anything below 👇 or get in touch!

📧 amynoakes@outlook.com
📞 07983 420058

Let’s celebrate life – every part of it 💃

11/10/2025

I always arrive at least half an hour early before a service to pause, prepare, and be fully present for the families I have the honour of supporting. On this morning, I grabbed a little hot chocolate from the lovely Last Drop Coffee Van and it was just what I needed - comforting, calming, and a small act of kindness on a big day. ☕️

Whether you’re visiting to say goodbye, visiting someone special, or just needing a moment to breathe, it’s beautiful to now have this little van offering warm drinks and warm smiles right outside the crematorium.

Two small businesses, side by side, trying to bring a little care and comfort to people on some of life’s hardest days.
And with yesterday being , it feels like a gentle reminder to pause, accept kindness, and look after your heart.

So next time you’re there, don’t forget to grab a warm drink and tasty treat to bring you a little bit of comfort on a very hard day. You deserve it!

And before you ask, yes Kim does events - so my Shrewsbury wedding couples - hit her up!

Have a lovely weekend everyone, whatever you’re doing, remember to rest and be kind (especially to yourself!)

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03/10/2025

💓 THANK YOU 💓

I’m overwhelmed with the support I’ve had since I qualified as a Celebrant at the start of the year

You guys put your trust in me and thanks to you, I’ve been really busy 🙏

I absolutely love supporting you through the big moments in life, and helping you create a ceremony or service that’s personal, and unforgettable - for all the right reasons

And don’t worry - my writing is much better than my reels, so don’t let this put you off 🙄

God loves a trier… 😵‍💫

Website next…

Keep ya eyes peeled 👀

And thank you again for supporting me, believing in me, and recommending me. I love this role so much.

Get in touch to arrange a chat at a time to suit you!

I look forward to hearing from you,

Amy

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