Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Renewal of Vows
Getting married or forming a civil partnership is one of the most important days of your life – and possibly the most nerve-wracking!
Funerals, Memorials
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things a person will go through in their lives. Let me help to create a tailored memorial.
Naming Ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are becoming more and more popular as an alternative to a religious christening, for babies and adults alike.
“Thank you for everything you did for us. Your warm and calming personality shone through and your beautiful words were just perfect! You helped us to get through such a difficult afternoon.”
“Where do I begin to thank you for everything you did, to make mum's loss easier for us to deal with, you sat through tears and laughter with my family, but when you spoke at mum's funeral, it was as if you had known her.”
"The service was beautiful, the way you conducted it came over so lovely and clear, and everyone had nothing but praise for you that day. God bless you."
“We couldn’t have had anyone more perfect to conduct the service than you. Thank you, you made it so special. You’re wonderful and have a really inspirational way about you.”
“Thank you so much. The ceremony was perfect. You’re such a special person.”
“I just want to say a massive thank you for yesterday. You went above and beyond to make it that little bit easier for me and for that I will be eternally grateful. x”
“Thank you for giving Dad a fabulous service, and really looking after us. Family and friends said they really connected with you and one of Dad’s good friends said you were so lovely she just wanted to take you home!”
“Thank you so much for the service today, you were truly amazing and made it very special. x”
“I just wanted to say thank you for the service you did for my uncle today.It was really lovely, thank you - you certainly made it more bearable.”
“Thank you very much for making today so special, your words were lovely thank you. It was lovely meeting you”
“Thank you once again for such a lovely service. Everyone commented after on how great you were. It really is a gift to be able to present something so intimate to us, so eloquently to everyone else there. And with such sensitivity and grace. I think my Gran would have approved.”
“I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday’s service. You delivered it perfectly! You put me at ease right from the start. So a big heart-felt thank you coming your way. xx”
"They couldn't have sent a lovelier person. Antonia made the whole process so much easier."
“We came so close to choosing the wrong service for our beloved J. Then like a gift from above you came into our lives. Thank you! As long as there are people like you in the world it makes life without J that much more bearable!”
"Antonia has such a warm personality that makes people feel good, relaxed and somehow less sad."
“It might sound strange but that was the best funeral I've ever been to. I’ll be keeping your name and requesting that you do mine!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better send-off. It was absolutely perfect and every word that you said was spot on. Thank you so much.”
“Thank you so much for the beautiful service you did for us.You did an amazing job. It was so lovely and a fitting tribute.”
"He would have loved the ceremony. Every moment of it. He wouldn't have wanted to change a thing."
Simple thanks like these mean everything: "Thank you so much for your care and support. It was hugely appreciated. x"
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Today I return to work after a well-earned week off to celebrate my 50th birthday with my husband, who has been very unwell since the beginning of February, and remains so. It may not have been perfect, for various medical reasons - but during the week we did manage to have a few moments of ...relaxed joy that meant everything. Celebrate the small things - they so often turn out to be the big things. 💜
Onwards and upwards! 💪
You may (or may not!) have noticed that I've been absent from social media for a while. Life has been difficult and I've been saving my energy for the people who need me. You won't see me on here as often as before but rest assured I'm still around, and still spreading the love!... ❤
#celebrant #civilcelebrant #funeralcelebrant #spreadthelove
💜 "Just to say thank you so much for today, you were amazing. Everyone was saying how it was a lovely service. xx You were such a support so thank you. xx"
Photograph by @snapperlen
#meanstheworld #meanseverything #testimonial #celebrant #civilcelebrant ...#funeralcelebrant
So thrilled to receive this short yet amazing message from a talented and experienced funeral director: "You take a fantastic service." 💜
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Don’t think of them as gone away
Their journey’s just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one
Just think of them as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think of how they must be ...wishing
That you could know today
How nothing but your sadness
Can really go away
And think of them as living
In the hearts of those they touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And they were loved so much.
#poem #funeralpoetry #celebrant #civilcelebrant #funeralcelebrant
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#celebrant #civilcelebrant #beauhemiacelebrant #funeralcelebrant #grief #griefjourney
I received the most amazing message recently. It meant the world to me, so l wanted to share it:
"Good morning Antonia. One year ago today at 2 40 you did the most beautiful service for J. I will always remember you greeting me at the crematorium car park. I was in a daze but your ...smile meant so much to me during the service. Antonia, the times I’ve mentioned your name as a wonderful lady and Celebrant. Thank you so much for all your kindness. love V 💔💔💔"
Photograph by @snapperlen
#grateful #myheartisfull #thisiseverything #griefjourney
