24/12/2025
With You This Christmas
At Christmas, when the world seems to speak of joy and celebration, many are quietly carrying grief.
We’re reminded of a moment from history. On Christmas Day in 1914, in the midst of the First World War, soldiers on opposing sides laid down their weapons.
The gunfire stopped.
Men who had been enemies hours before shared songs, small gifts, and even a simple game of football.
For a brief time, sorrow and fear were paused, and humanity took the lead.
That moment did not erase the pain of war, nor did it undo the losses already suffered.
But it showed something deeply human: even in the darkest seasons, it is possible to pause, to breathe, and to connect.
For those who are grieving this Christmas, we know the season may feel very different.
There is no right way to mark the days, no expectation to feel festive, and no timeline for loss.
Joy and sadness can sit side by side, and sometimes peace comes only in quiet moments.
At W Bailey & Son, it is our privilege to walk alongside families during their most difficult times.
This Christmas, we simply want you to know that you are remembered, supported, and not alone.
With our warmest thoughts, especially for those missing someone dearly this Christmas.
