John Else Celebrant

15/01/2025

I think it's well worth posting this again. Are your grandparents still around? If so, ask them these questions while you still can. Get the answers recorded somehow. You'll be so glad you did in the years to come.

When and where were you born? What’s the story?
What was your mother’s family like?
What was your father’s family like?
What are your earliest memories growing up?
Tell me some interesting things about other members of the family. Are there any good stories?
Can you remember what you played with as a child?
Did you have any pets when you were little? If so can you tell me about them?
Where did you grow up? What was your childhood home like?
Did you have holidays as a child and what do you remember about them?
What funny or interesting stories can you think of about when you were little?
What can you tell me about your friends when you were little? Did you have a best friend?
What school did you go to? Who was your favourite teacher and why?
What were your favourite subjects at school? What did you enjoy the most?
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Were there any particular films, televisions, books or music you were into when you were little?
What was it like for you being a teenager?
Do you remember ever getting into big trouble for anything as you were growing up?
Do you remember ever getting the credit for something as you were growing up?
Did anyone ever break your heart?
Were there any particular films, televisions, books or music you were into as a teenager?
What was your first job?
Did you keep your childhood friends as you grew up?
What important new friends have you made so far as an adult?
How did you meet grandma/grandpa?
Do you have a favourite saying or quote?
What’s it like being a parent?
What have been some of your favourite things?
Is there anything you didn’t do you regret not doing or anything you did do you regret doing?
What particular films, televisions, books or music are you into now?
Did your parents give you any advice you’ve remembered?
Do you have any advice for me?
What’s been the best day in your life so far?
What other stories would you like to tell and what other memories would you like to share?

22/08/2024

If, like me, you can sometimes use some inspiration when things seem bleak, the way the Webber family are finding something positive amidst their unimaginable trauma, is mind-blowing.

The family of the student killed in the Nottingham attacks make a first donation in his memory.

20/09/2023

I did my first funeral today with Anthony from Price & Stubbs; a true gentleman.

23/06/2023

I'm at the Trent Valley Crematorium open day tomorrow. Be great if you came along to say hello! X

22/06/2023

It was lovely to work with J R Hoult & Grandson yesterday. It all went very well.

22/06/2023

Quite so.

❤️🌹❤️

18/04/2023

13/04/2023

Our phone systems are currently down - if you need us we are still available but call us on 07843 267480 at any time

07/04/2023

These look like really helpful sessions for those struggling with loss. 🙏

🌼 Bereavement Support 4 Week Programme 🌼

Booking is now open for our free May Grief Journey Programme. The sessions will run from 6pm to 8pm at Derby Rugby Club, Haslam’s Lane, throughout May. Booking is essential to secure your place as spaces fill up fast.

We keep group sizes small to allow plenty of time for each person to talk about their experiences if they want to. The programme is designed to equip you with coping tools as well as allow you space to talk about your grief, attendance to all four weeks is necessary.

To book your place, please email [email protected] or call 01332 345268

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.wathalls.co.uk/berea.../grief-journey-programme/

30/03/2023

Please allow me to tell you about how I work as a celebrant.

28/03/2023

Rachel's kind email yesterday: "If you can ever say a funeral was lovely, then this was it."

15/02/2023

Lady today told me: "That's the best tribute I've ever heard at a funeral."

27/01/2023

I'm so glad Kathie & Kate appreciated Max's funeral. "It was beautiful and everything we hoped for."