Jill Csehi Celebrant

30/03/2025

Mothers Day. For all of us, this Day has meaning, as we all at some point had a mum. Some of us had wonderful Mum's, others were less fortunate. Some have gone on to become Mum's, and again, some of us less fortunate. Whatever emotions today brings to you, be kind to yourself and others. We never know what is going on in people's lives. A smile for a stranger, especially on a day as poignant as Mothers day, can mean the world to those who are, lonely, sad, or scared.

17/03/2025

During the month of MARCH we remember all babies born sleeping, or we've carried but never met, those we've held but couldn't take home, the ones that came home but didn't stay. In memory of all Babies too perfect for earth 👼☁☀.
Dedicated to all our Babies May they rest in Peace Amen

09/03/2025

Covid 19 Day of Reflection 2025. Today we remember all the people who lost their lives during the Pandemic, and all those who put themselves in danger to care for others. Thank you to everyone who helped others during the Pandemic, hopefully it was a once in a lifetime event. Many are still living with the after effects of the disease, or the grief from losing a loved one, or even the effects on their mental health from what they witnessed and suffered. For a time this awful Pandemic brought us all together, yet apart. Together we are stronger xx

04/03/2025

19/02/2025

🐾 National Love Your Pet Day 20th February. These two little monkeys keep me on my toes, but they bring me so much joy. My house may never have sparkling floors and dog hair free couches, but they always have a warm welcome waiting for me when I get home.

14/02/2025

Valentines day, the day for love. To find love is a wonderful thing, but with love comes the risk of pain. Pain of betrayal, loss, illness, so many ways to be hurt. But the value of love cannot be diminished. To love someone, even for a short time, is a joy like no other. So don't hide yourself away from the possibility of love. It takes many shapes and forms, and is different for each of us.

07/02/2025

I'm often asked how I cope with all the sadness, working in the Funeral Industry, leading funerals - but I don't, I lead Celebrations of Life, and that is so different. Of course it is sad to say farewell to a loved one, but when we celebrate the life of a loved one, there is joy too. Joy in remembering all the good times, all the love, the laughter and sometimes the tears. But they are precious memories that carry us though. Being allowed to lead these Celebrations is a huge honour, it doesn't make me sad, it makes me proud and grateful to be allowed to be a small part of this celebration.

26/01/2025

I'm finding the topic of Direct Cremation coming up more and more often. For those who don't know what a direct cremation is, it can mean different things depending on who you use. If you use one of the very big companies that advertise on the TV, they will collect your loved one, and store them until they book a cremation. That cremation can take place at any crematorium in the country and at any time of the day - usually very early, or very late, when it is cheapest. The cremation then takes place without any ceremony or anyone present, other than the crematorium assistant. Crematorium assistants are amazing people, very caring and dedicated, so rest assured they are taking care of your loved ones. If you use a local Funeral Director with a good reputation, they will take care of your loved one, and take them to the local crematorium at a time and date that you are aware of. This is still a cremation without any service.
This type of funeral is cheaper and this is the reason that many now choose this as an option. But what I want to remind people, is that the funeral isn't just about the deceased, it is for those left behind. It is a time to say farewell, about a little bit of closure. I know from experience when I lost my parents, the time between them passing and the actual funeral are so hard, I found myself not wanting to go anywhere or do anything, it all felt so wrong. If I did go out to a shop, I wanted to stop and shout at the people around me 'Why are you going on with life as if nothing has happened - my mum/dad/brother etc have died and you are going on as normal!' It wasn't until we had the funeral, that I felt the time was right to re-enter the world. What I'm trying to say, is that the funeral is for those left behind, those who are grieving, those who need a farewell and a sort of closure to be able to move on the the next step of their lives. Direct cremation is right for some people, but my point here is, please consider some sort of celebration of that persons life, be that big or small, something that gives those left behind some closure and a chance to say their farewells xx

17/01/2025

Isn't the mind a funny thing. We never know quite how our brain will deal with things. In my role as a Celebrant, I have the great honour of being with families when they have very recently experienced the loss of a loved one. All families deal with it differently, but all show incredible bravery in opening up their hearts and lives to what in many cases is a complete stranger. The joy of this, is that on many occasions, the family say how cathartic they find the process of talking about their loved one, and remembering them when they were fit and well, and very much alive. This in contrast to the more recent memories they often have, of their loved one in the final days. It's so true what they say, we don't get over grief, we just learn to live with it. That devastating pain of losing someone we love, becomes a part of who we are forever. We never forget that pain, we just learn to live with it, and go on each day. So when we meet people who have never experienced such a loss, they can sometimes find this difficult to comprehend, and expect that 'You must be over it by now'. As the words from a beautiful poem by Donna Ashworth say;
Losing someone is a journey,
not a one-off.
There is no end to the loss,
there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat,
when it washes over.
Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea,
they have a journey ahead of them,
and a daily shock to the system each time they realise,
they are gone.

Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea

16/01/2025

What is a Celebrant? Let me tell you.

19/11/2024

National Celebrant Day 2024

07/10/2024

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