Rooke's Nest Ceremonies

31/03/2026

Today I delivered my 9th and 10th funeral services!

In the last two months I have been privileged to offer comfort to 10 families and friends, including my own, in a time of grief and sorrow.

I have been gifted with the honour of telling the story of 10 lives and share the impact those lives left on the people they loved and who loved them in return.

My role, my business, as a Celebrant is more than just 'a job', it is a true vocation and so if success is measured by bringing peace in a time of turmoil, then I will consider myself very successful indeed.

Today I wore my bright pink jacket to the service of a lady who was bright and cheerful and loved flowers and her son called me a legend, then, dressed more conservatively for my other service, the gentleman's wife of nearly 70 years thanked me for honouring her husbands life.

Today was a good day and hopefully I will be blessed with many more days like it.

(And then this afternoon, because the sun was shining my husband and I stopped for a cheeky drink, after picking up paint for the living room 😉)

12/03/2026

There are so many great events to take part in during the Frome Kindness Festival! Check out the full programme to discover what you might like to attend.

14th -21st March 2026

Many events are free or by donation!

Tickets & Programme
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09/03/2026

Due to work and family commitments, I didn't have the opportunity to wish all of the incredible women in my life, a happy International Women's Day, yesterday.

I was raised by a strong independent woman and I'm raising two strong independent young women.

Every day I'm surrounded by women who lift me up; family, friends, colleagues and peers. Each and every one of them inspire me, they give me pause to be kinder to myself, to allow myself moments of self doubt but to then rise to every challenge.

I am in awe of their talent, grace, dignity and inner beauty and blessed by their presence in my life.

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05/03/2026

Having somewhere of beauty and peace to sit and just be with your thoughts is a priceless gift when you've lost a loved one.

As the days grow longer and the weather begins to brighten, we’re seeing the first signs of spring across the grounds here at West Wiltshire Crematorium 🌿

The trees are starting to blossom, fresh greenery is appearing, and our memorial gardens are becoming an especially peaceful place to visit and reflect. This time of year can bring a quiet sense of comfort, and we warmly welcome families and friends to spend time in our beautiful surroundings.

If you are considering a memorial for a loved one, or would simply like some advice about the options available within our memorial grounds, please don’t hesitate to visit our office. Our team is always here to offer guidance and support.

We look forward to welcoming you. 🌸

04/03/2026

Winter is a harsh season for many reasons, its cold and dark and it can be easy to allow that to seep into our mood. A couple of days ago, I had dropped my daughter at school and my gaze fell upon beautiful Spring blooms, adorning the boundary of a nearby residential home. Seeing those familiar Spring colours really lifted my spirits and brightened my mood.

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. So as we bid farewell to a bleak and wet Winter, let us be thankful for all the beauty that surrounds us because as sure as the darkness comes, so does light.🌷🐇🐝☀️

01/03/2026

Fantastic fayre today at Bristol's M Shed Museum.

Had the pleasure of meeting lots of lovely couples just starting out on their wedding journey, and discussing the benefits of a Celebrant led ceremony.

Also met some more fabulous wedding suppliers, including

Congrats to my winner of the bottle of Prosecco, Simone and her partner, picked at random by my 'vendor next door' Although her little boy thought Nanny would like it. Whoever's hands it ends up in, enjoy! 😘😘

01/03/2026

27/02/2026

Love Actually have another stunning wedding fayre coming up!

This time it's at M Shed in the centre of Bristol, this Sunday, 1st March, from 11am-3pm.

I will be there talking to couples about what their day looks like to them and how I can help make that a reality.

Hope to see you there!

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Writing and delivering the funeral of someone's lost loved one is a profound honour. Funerals should be a celebration of life, a remembrance of all that person brought into the lives of those they encountered on this journey we call life. Being the person to stand and tell that person's story, one last time, is something I will never take for granted.

24/02/2026

“Do you ever just stop and think?”

About how much life has changed… how the people we once leaned on are now the memories we hold close. And somehow, without realising, we’ve become the ones the younger generation turn to.

As time moves on, we learn to appreciate the small things more—stories, moments, the everyday details that become priceless. But there comes a point where we also start thinking about the future, and how we can make things easier for the people we love.

Putting plans in place—funeral wishes, financial arrangements—isn’t gloomy.
It’s a final act of kindness. A way of saying, “I’ve taken care of this, so you don’t have to.”

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24/02/2026

Milestones, birthdays, anniversaries, all hit a bit differently when you've lost a loved one.

My Mum would have been 67 today.

It's no secret that Mum was a huge part of why I became a Celebrant. She saw something in me 16 years ago that, at the time, I didn’t even see in myself.

She was in love with my use of language, the way I could write a story or a poem that could rise from the page and come to life. How, in even the most difficult of circumstances, I could stand before tear stained eyes and deliver my words without a waver to my voice, not through lack of emotion or empathy but with a quiet determination that my words would give more voice, to whomever I was honouring, than my tears, or smiles, ever could.

She knew this was my path. There is a sadness to knowing that she didn't live to see me walk it, but also a pride that she set me off on it, in more ways than one.

On days like today, it's important that we find pockets of joy and pride and celebrate the lives of those who have shaped our very being.

Happy Birthday Mum. ❤️