Ann Jones Funeral Celebrant

23/04/2026

Not everyone can make it to a funeral in person, but that shouldn't mean they can't be part of saying goodbye.

Whether it is due to living overseas, health reasons, or simply distance, being far away can make grieving even harder.

Our secure live-streaming technology allows family and friends from across the globe to watch the service in real-time, privately and clearly, from the comfort of their own homes.

Because no one should have to miss out on celebrating the life of someone they love.

23/04/2026

Amber Wood is a state of the art dementia-specialist residential care home in Burton-Upon-Trent.

21/04/2026

Happy heavenly hundredth birthday Queen Elizabeth II

21/04/2026

❤️💔❤️never forgotten

16/04/2026

06/04/2026

“ I am doing what’s best for my family”
What to expect with a direct cremation booked off the tv ads.

If you turn the tv on any weekday afternoon you will literally see at least one advert for “ pure cremations” or another such company, showing lovely people saying they have booked theirs to save their families any anguish and of course the bottom line “ to save money”.
But how many of those people have really looked into a direct cremation or actually spoke to their loved ones before taking out this contract.
A no fuss funeral ( direct cremation) can be booked with your local funeral director usually for around the same price.
You will not wait hours for a van to come and pick up your loved one as it’s doing its rounds around the country, your local funeral director will only be collecting and looking after your loved one as soon as you call them. They won’t be driving around until they have a van full.
You will know which crematorium your loved one is going to and when. If you have booked a direct cremation with no attendance because that’s what you think your family would want, they still have the opportunity to speak to the funeral director and come to some sort of compromise, that choice is taken away with the tv companies. The next thing your family get is a delivery of ashes, they have no say in anything.
So before you book one of these tv companies at least go and talk to your local funeral director first. Give him/ her the opportunity to explain all of your options and the truth behind these quick profit, no dignity companies.
Please contact me for local funeral director recommendations.
Thankyou for reading.

04/04/2026

A UK study revealed that over 35% of participants experienced Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) 13 months after bereavement, with 29% still meeting the criteria 25 months later. Additionally, a report from the UK Bereavement Commission showed that about 13 million UK adults—roughly one-third of those bereaved—have faced mental health challenges or loneliness following recent losses.

There is increasing concern that these issues may be worsened by the rising trend of direct cremations, which are unattended.

Family and friends need to gather together, to mourn and grieve, be it at a service or at a memorial event. This could be big or small, formal or informal. At the church/ crematorium/ the pub/ your lounge. A feeling of closure is good for mental health ❤️

02/04/2026

Such a beautiful day, to celebrate the life of a caring and loving mum, Nan, great grandma and sister, now at peace and reunited with the love of her life.
What an honour and privilege to lead both of their services ❤️

02/04/2026

So lovely to meet the ladies, at the new branch of Tamworth cooperative funerals, in their bright and welcoming office in Polesworth today.
Wishing them lots of luck 🍀

01/04/2026

The ripple effect of kindness ❤️