Clare Bennett - Funeral Celebrant

19/10/2024

What to say when you don’t know what to say.

15/10/2024

The loss of a loved one is hard, however the loss of a child is against the natural order.

We are thinking of those who have been affected by the loss of a child, no matter what circumstances and We at UKSOC Support the Wave of Light.

05/10/2024

29/09/2024

This…

30/07/2024

I’m posting this for all the broken hearts today following the Southport tragedy. It’s hard to find the words, I hope this helps.

This is in my newest book Growing Brave

29/07/2024

There literally are no words to reflect how we all feel about the events today. All I know is I gave my 2 an extra big hug before bed tonight 💔

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15/07/2024

So many people ask what a funeral celebrant is, often thinking it’s just another name for Humanist. Although similar, they are not one & the same. Hopefully this answers some of the questions you may have.

23/06/2024

As long as my children can say that I did my best for them then I will die happy.

Will it be the way you lived your life or the hobbies and interests you had?
Could it be your career or your family? Your personality and your humour?

15/06/2024

This is something I’m guilty of - shying away from the camera.

I’ve lost count the amount of times when I’ve been to visit a family & they tell me how they are struggling to find pictures of their loved one, or how they wish they had more photographs of them. Interestingly, it’s often seems to be photos of the women in their lives that they have the least of.

Now I do try & make a concerted effort to get in the photos (although I still fail sometimes). No matter how bad I think I look, I know I’m leaving behind memories that hopefully my family will find comfort looking back at when I’m no longer here.

So next time, stand in the front of the camera & smile.

Be in the photo, they’re not for you ♥️

From ‘Wild Hope’ The inspirational No 1 Sunday Times bestseller https://amzn.eu/d/ikRjZG0

10/03/2024

This weekend we are thinking of you all. 💕🌸💕

https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/helping-you-cope-with-grief/coping-with-grief-on-mothers-day/

03/03/2024

Today is Marie Curie’s National Day of Reflection.

In it’s fourth year, it is a day for us to stop and take a moment to remember all those known to us who died during the pandemic, but also to think about their families & all those who grieve.

There are a number of ways you can take part in the day including:
- a minute silence
- lighting a candle
- sharing their name
- taking part in local events

For anyone who feels they need support in their bereavement, the following link are a lists of organisations who are there to help https://dayofreflection.org.uk/bereavement-support/

If you would like to share the names of those you wish to be remembered, then please feel free to use the comments below.

🕯️ ❤️ 🕯️

26/02/2024

Remember your loved ones this Mother’s Day. From 26 February - 11 March we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Mother’s Day.
If you would like to create a remembrance candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/322554

21/02/2024

It looks like scammers will scoop to any level to con money out of people.

When it comes to viewing a livestream of a ceremony, a genuine livestream will NEVER ask for your credit card details to access the livestream. Please do not give any personal details & log out quickly if you are asked for them.

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.404media.co/email/a4daf938-89e2-4f3f-ad96-ad51d89144ed/?fbclid=IwAR01TrZJOYpkhbofEP2WS7ig_q4WCEzcrOlNoz-NPgxZ4_OLVRNVeKikPZE_aem_AYvmQrhfQ1geUFULlCKy7FmBXgEwBLEEL6q9SisB6Ueo4kMq-LtMlckBm25olOcdrXM

Scammers are copying genuine funeral service announcements, making their own Facebook accounts, then directing vulnerable victims to a fake livestream page. “It causes panic on the day where you shouldn't be thinking of that,” one impacted person said.

14/02/2024

Thinking of all those who may be finding today difficult. ❤️

Valentine's Day isn't always filled with happiness and flowers for those who have lost someone they love. Be kind every day but, especially today ❤️❤️❤️

10/11/2023

Music can play such an important part in a celebration of life ceremony and can really reflect the life of a person.

This is something that has been demonstrated so much this week, whether that’s the playing of ‘Z Cars’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for the football fans, AC/DC singing ‘Highway to Hell’ for a fan of rock or some Herbert Howells & Elgar for a classical musician.

Live music can add another level to the ceremony & I have worked with some fantastic musicians over the years - soloists Danielle Louise Thomas, Liverpool Mezzo Soprano pipers James Axon Neil Irons and I suppose I should say a wonderful organist called Michael Bennett too.

This week we were able to grant a much loved lady’s wish to be escorted to the chapel by a jazz band, with The Stray Horns playing both before and after the ceremony.

What music would you choose for your ceremony?

29/10/2023

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Dear Matthew,

The internet is awash with words of love for you today. Your passing has hit us hard, for many reasons.

For me, the absolute irony… that your life’s work is my ‘safe-place’. Guaranteed to switch my mood, lift my soul and make me laugh.

You spoke, through Chandler, to that part in all of us that was just never quite enough, but oh so very much. In your real life, you spoke to that part of us that just can’t find a place in this world. The part of us that demons make a home in.

And we wished you clarity, oh we wished you clarity. And we rooted for your healing, for your resurrection to peace. We wanted your happiness, your wellness, more than you could have known then. I think you will know now.

If only your darkness along the way, could have been lifted a little, by binge-watching Friends and remembering that life is all things. If only laughter could have helped you from the start, the way the laughter you brought, has helped so many.

Matthew, I know you have that peace now, at last. The peace that outran you for so long until recently. And I am glad for that, at least. But my sadness is immeasurable today.

Thank you for your time on this earth, you made it a better place for us, if only we could have done that in return.

Sleep well, you are loved.

Xx

27/10/2023