Milestone Celebrants

17/02/2023

Just a note to remind everyone that we have stopped delivering wedding and naming ceremonies, however should anyone want such services we can put you in touch with someone else.

11/11/2021

Today is a day to remember the sacrifices made over many many years by our armed services who gave their lives to make our world a safer place and also to perhaps reflect upon how dear and precious our loved ones are.

24/12/2020

We would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a brighter and more positive 2021 when we can put all our troubles behind us and hopefully begin a new chapter of our lives.
A phrase we use for Milestone Celebrants is
" As the journey of life went rushing by, we found some time to laugh, love and cry".
We hope that 2021 brings a lot more love and happiness to your lives.

30/11/2020

Delivered a celebration of life service this morning for a lifelong fan of Wrexham FC and Wales National Team.
The Funeral Cortage passed by The Racecourse Ground where fellow fans and the Wrexham Team players formed outside to pay their respects what a fabulous gesture by the club.
Last week I delivered another service for a lifelong member and former Club Captain and President of Holywell Gold Club again members of the club and Past Captains from across the region came out to pay their respects and formed a guard of honour applauding as the Funeral Cortage passed
It is an honour and a privilege to be able to deliver services that Celebrate the lives of such special people and in current times I am always humbled by the response when so many people provide such touching tributes
I have also witnessed hundreds of people inTowns and Villages come out onto the streets to applaud a loved and respected member of their community never let it be said that our communities are not what they used to be they most certainly are and should be given every inch of respect they so richly deserve, well done one and all.

07/11/2020

Morning everyone were coming to the end of our Welsh lockdown and will be entering into a fresh set of rules many of which will continue to confuse and frustrate everyone.
I very much hope that common sense will prevail and people heed the advice being given.
Ive lost count of the amount of times i have seen people, mainly men in their 30s walking around shops with no masks and can only throw doubt on their intelligence and ability to grasp any type of reality.
I found myself questioning the staff of one shop as to why they are allowing it but understand their predicament.
On one occasion my frustration took over and the old Bobby came out with me shouting "Its a bloody good job i havnt got my warrant card" (good job Mrs G or my kids were not with me otherwise id of been dragged back home with a flea in my ear) .
We hear a lot of talk about whether or not we in Wales went into lockdown too early or came out too early in order to save Christmas but my view on this is simple, if people just abided by the rules and guidance we would be in a far better place, this virus is going nowhere a sad point that we all have to accept and somehow learn to live with.
There are many of my friends on this site who have underlying health issues, and yes me as well, mine are however mild compared to others.
Thankfully Mrs G and I are blessed with the children we have and they couldnt be more switched on to the current dangers and i know that all of your children will be the same because thats the way they have been brought up.
For instance our middle daughter Kate is the ambulance service and like many of her colleagues is becoming more and more frustrated by the ignorance of many people in their attitude towards this pandemic.
Although in my current occupation i havnt began to see the sad final effects of the virus as yet i do suspect that will change in the weeks and months ahead.
This isnt a rant ladies and gents it is a statement of fact if we are to see our loved ones together this Christmas everyone needs to pull together governments are trying their best but they cant cover every angle the onus is on us and everyone else to play their part, we need to work together in order to work through this.
Stay safe out there and please spread this message to everyone you know as like many others we really want to see our children and grandchildren this Christmas.

26/10/2020

Thought i would share the following Max Boyce poem with you all
‘When Just The Tide Went Out'
Last night as I lay sleeping, when dreams came fast to me
I dreamt I saw JERUSALEM beside a tideless sea
And one dream I’ll remember as the stars began to fall
Was Banksy painting Alun Wyn on my neighbour’s garage wall
And dreams like that sustain me ’til these darkest times have passed
And chase away the shadows no caring night should cast
But times like this can shine a light as hardship often can
To see the best in people and the good there is in man
And I remember Swansea with nobody about
The shops were closed like Sunday and just the tide went out
And I remember Mumbles with the harbour in its keep
And the fishing boats at anchor that trawl the waters deep
And I heard the seabirds calling as the gulls all wheeled about
But all the town was sleeping now and just the tide went out
And when these days are over and memories remain
When children painted Rainbows and the sun shone through the rain
And the doctors and the nurses who stretchered all the pain
And I hope the carers never see a time like this again
And I prayed last week for Boris, who knocked on Heavens door
And I thought of voting Tory, which I’ve never done before
And though the sun is shining I’ve no immediate plans
So I’ll write a book on ‘Staying In’ and ‘Ways To Wash Your Hands’
And now more days of lockdown, 3 weeks of staying in
I’m running out of vodka and I’ve started on the gin
And my neighbours are complaining, I’ve heard them scream and shout
With the sound the bins are making when I take the empties out
And when all this is over, and our fragile world survives
And I hope that God is caring now for the ones who gave their lives
And I pray we’ll find an answer, for my faith is cast in doubt
And God draws back the heavens and all the stars come out
And I’ll remember mornings with nobody about
When the shops were closed like Sunday, and just the tide went out.

23/07/2020

Never a truer word said...

01/05/2020

Happy to report that i am back up and running delivering services as usual

11/04/2020

Good morning everyone.
We are certainly living in extraordinary times and many people are finding this lockdown hard.
If you are struggling at home never be afraid to ask for help and once again if you know someone who is self isolating give them a ring just to say hello, one call can make a real difference.

05/04/2020

At a time when many of us are at home and some perhaps worrying about what the future holds there have been some splendid social media posts and messages from many of my facebook friends and from many others who have taken the time to communicate in such a caring and compassionate way. Thinking of others as well as themselves is a welcoming and dare i say positive outcome of all that is happening around us and hopefully will continue long after we get to the end of this Worldwide Pandemic.
My reason for posting this message is that i recently received a message from a friend Phil Roberts which i am grateful for as it made me think about those people who feel isolated and alone and perhaps a little depressed, to be honest who would blame them with all the media coverage of the virus newspapers social media television and radio its completely taken over our lives and everything we do on a daily basis has changed dramatically.
But to some people feeling alone is an emotion that they grapple with constantly whether that be dealing with personal problems alone or going through stress and other mental health issues.
Let us all think of them today.
If there is anyone you know who may be struggling through this "Talk to them reassure them, and support them, no matter what age no matter what job they are doing especially our emergency services who are under tremendous pressure, and those who are at home alone living with their own thoughts, talk to them let them know they are not alone.
Not everyone uses social media, pick up a phone and talk to them.
Now like many others ill share one of my favourite photo's that makes me smile and feel great everytime i see it with my best mate Ron Nealey currently self isolating with COPD who i call and speak to most days.
Perhaps you can do the same with someone you know?

04/04/2020

Good morning everyone just a short note to say that I will not be able to deliver services for the next week or so having had a recurrance of Asthma but will be back up and running as soon as possible.
Stay safe out there.

26/03/2020

Pentrebychan grounds looking glorious spring has arrived keep your chins up everyone and stay safe

25/03/2020

Given our current difficulties and in order to bring a smile to the faces of those who remember the old days have a read of the following Back in the Days of Tanners and Bobs
Try and keep yourselves safe listen to the advice being given and when possible stay at home.
Back in the days of tanners and bobs,
When Mothers had patience and Fathers had jobs.
When football team families wore hand me down shoes,
And T.V gave only two channels to choose.

Back in the days of three penny bits,
When schools employed nurses to search for your nits.
When snowballs were harmless; ice slides were permitted
And all of your jumpers were warm and hand knitted.

Back in the days of hot ginger beers,
When children remained so for more than six years.
When children respected what older folks said,
And pot was a thing you kept under your bed.

Back in the days of Listen with Mother,
When neighbours were friendly and talked to each other.
When cars were so rare you could play in the street.
When Doctors made house calls and Police walked the beat.

Back in the days of Milligan's Goons,
When butter was butter and songs all had tunes.
It was dumplings for dinner and trifle for tea,
And your annual break was a day by the sea.

Back in the days of Dixon's Dock Green,
Crackerjack pens and Lyons ice cream.
When children could freely wear National Health glasses,
And teachers all stood at the FRONT of their classes


Back in the days of Nans sugar butties
When TV had Bill and Ben, Sweep and Sooty
Bike rides, picnics and a countryside walk
Where we would sit by the river and talk

Back in the days of rocking and reeling,
When mobiles were things that you hung from the ceiling.
When woodwork and pottery was taught in our schools,
And everyone dreamed of winning the pools.

Back in the days when in winters we shivered,
And our comics were always delivered .
Hopscotch and roller skates; snowballs to lob.
Back in the days of tanners and bobs.

01/02/2020

Very proud to receive news that we have been nominated as one of 10 Finalists in the Wedding Celebrant category of The Welsh Wedding Awards.
Sadly we will not be able to attend the ceremony in Cardiff but would like to take this opportunity to thank those who nominated Milestone Celebrants we are truly grateful.
We have been providing Celebration of Life Funeral services Wedding Services and Naming Ceremonies for nearly 5 years now and it has been a joy working with couples and families throughout that time.
Our main focus has been supporting bereaved families and helping them to provide Celebration of Life Ceremonies for their loved ones an area of our work that brings me a great amount of personal satisfaction providing light amidst a Families time of grief is indeed a special privilege and i have made many friends in the process.
Some of the comments made only recently from bereaved families have been truly heartwarming and as i say it is a real privilege to have helped them. Very many thanks one and all.

23/01/2020

Had the privilege of leading a large celebration of life ceremony for a well known and respected Hawarden man today and met some Buckley people i hadnt seen in decades.
Also met two former playing colleagues of mine from my Shotton Steelworks RUFC team days we hadnt seen each other since the 25th Anniversary reunion of the Club and was shocked to hear that the 50th Anniversary is coming up this year now i really feel old.

21/12/2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New year from The Gunning Family

A festive village tour accompanied by a selection of carols

21/12/2019

Can we take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

02/09/2019

Lovely renewal of vows ceremony in the beautiful grounds of The Old Rectory Glan Conwy

18/08/2019

A loveley day Celebrating and delivering little Freddie Lewis naming ceremony and first birthday at Rhyl Town Hall.

18/08/2019

An absolute pleasure to carry out a naming ceremony for these lovely people in the grounds of Bodrhyddan Hall amidst all of its splendour

22/06/2019

Mrs G and I were proud and privileged to have officiated at the wedding ceremony of Jenna and Chris Whitehead today in glorious sunshine and amidst the magical surroundings of Gwyrch Cottage in Abergele
This was the best ever example of how a loving couple can arrange the wedding of their dreams everything was idyllically organised and the attention to detail was outstanding. Well done Jenna and Chris and many congratulations. Just a photo of the candle ceremony we will let see the rest later.

09/06/2019

A pleasure to deliver a Celebrant wedding ceremony for a lovely couple Andrezza and Dewi at beautiful Ruthin Castle and to speak my first ever welcome and congratulations in Portuguese lovely day and lovely open-air venue amid beautiful gardens and in glorious sunshine.

01/06/2019

Our new website
www.milestonecelebrants.co.uk

09/04/2019

Privileged to have led the Celebration of life service for a young man in Wrexham recently described by friends and family as a “Beautiful man inside and out”, Crematorium was packed with friends and family and his best friend wrote a song and recorded it for the service a song that really touched me as it was clearly from the heart, a young man with a true talent and who gave his best mate and his family something really special.
His family and friends gave their very best for a free spirited and special young man.

16/03/2019

Whenever our time has come to leave this shore none of us would wish our departure to be a sad and emotional experience for our loved ones we would want them and our friends to look back on our lives and celebrate the happy times we all shared together.
In all of my Celebration of Life Ceremonies I try to deliver a service that is inspiring and uplifting highlighting loved ones achievements and celebrating their successes whilst sharing many happy and often humorous family memories.
Some of the comment’s I receive from the families of loved ones is that I made a very difficult day easier to cope with and that it was as if I knew their loved one personally. This comes about by researching their lives and focussing upon how well they lived them throughout the service.
Funeral ceremonies are changing and Funeral Directors now offer wide ranging services to bereaved families.
It is true that traditional Funeral Services are mainly held in Church or Crematoriums, families however can if they wish have their loved ones service at a favourite family location such as a sports or social club followed by a private Family cremation afterwards returning to the club after the service to be reunited with friends.
Or indeed have a small family service at a Crematorium followed by a Celebration of life memorial service afterwards at the venue of their choice.
I now also offer to provide anyone who wishes with a pre planned and written service that can be kept with your last Will and Testament this will include the type of service you want where you want it to take place including choices of Hymns or music and poetry and family readings I will visit you to obtain the relevant information and then prepare a service for you that you can keep for your loved ones to access. Just like a Will this can be changed whenever you wish.
Contact me on 07725136928 or Email me on [email protected] for any further information about our services.
Finally a verse from a poem I often use:-

Remember not my final days
Remember not the strife
Please do not dwell upon my death
But Celebrate my life.

Isn’t this what we would all wish for.

24/02/2019

The Wedding Season is almost upon us if you are looking for a Celebrant to deliver the Wedding Ceremony of your dreams get in touch with us at:-
[email protected]

30/12/2018

We are currently designing a new website which should be up and running in the New Year
Our new E mail address is [email protected]
Watch this space for further information.

22/09/2018

Need some help in organising a special milestone birthday or anniversary event?
Give me a call for some really unique and enjoyable ideas to create a memorable event for your loved ones.
From 21st 60th 70th 80th 90th or the really big one 100th birthday celebrations or silver Ruby, Golden, Diamond wedding anniversaries we can help create a special milestone event that will forever remain in the hearts and minds of everyone in attendance, give me a call to discuss in more detail.
07725136928.

05/08/2018

Recent events and the role I lead in present day life has made me realise that we should never let anything stand in the way of hopes and ambitions even when later in life if there’s something you want to do or places you want to go, make an effort and go for it life is sadly too short for it not to be filled with happy memorable moments and Milestone events.

12/07/2018

If you are thinking of trying something different to help celebrate a special birthday for a special person in your life or anniversary surprise for a special couple get in touch we have some really unique and memorable ideas we can discuss .
Message us at Milestone Celebrants or contact 07725136928 for further details

02/06/2018

I have officiated at numerous Celebration of life funeral services across North Wales and it is an absolute privilege and honour to be able to speak about a loved ones life story.
Funeral services are changing to reflect upon a loved ones life and pay thanks to them for the life they have given us, my services are about the loved one from start to finish including favourite music together with readings and poetry that mirror their character and personality.
I encourage family members to take part but also will read on their behalf.
I try to make my Celebration of Life Ceremonies inspiring and uplifting recognising achievements and successes and highlighting the love and friendship shared by a loved one.
I also provide a service where I will visit you and help you and your family plan such a unique and personal celebration of life service which I will design with you and deliver a written service for you to retain.
For further information and testimonials please visit;-

www.milestonecelebrants.com

01/06/2018

Why not include a Renewal of Vows ceremony at a Milestone Wedding Anniversary.
We will come along to your home design the perfect ceremony on your behalf and then attend on the day to deliver a loving humorous and memorable service.
Why not hold a naming ceremony for your child on one of their birthdays again we will visit you and help you organise and design a special ceremony that will be remembered by all who attend and especially the child who will have several mementos from us to remind them of this Milestone event in their lifetime.
Contact Milestone Celebrants on 07725136928 for further details or E Mail [email protected]

29/04/2018

We are at The Perfectly Planning “wedding fayre” @ The Masonic Hall Meliden if you’re planning a wedding or need a Celebrant for any event come along and see us.
Open 12noon till 4pm.
www.milestonecelebrants.com

Organising non-religious celebrations of life's events, members of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants.

14/01/2018

Planning the wedding of you’re dreams this year get in touch to see how we can help.
Wedding ceremonies do not need to cost the earth we can help you create a special day for a fraction of the average costs.
Visit www.milestonecelebrants.com or contact me direct on 07725136928

Organising non-religious celebrations of life's events, members of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants.

12/11/2017

We are proud and privileged to have officiated at the naming ceremony for this little bundle of joy, everyone welcome Ella Louise Tew Parsons.

18/10/2017

After a really successful fundraising night for Luke's Army I am pleased to announce that the charity donation of a free service was won and I will be leading a wedding ceremony for a happy couple in August of next year.