Togetherness Family Celebrant

22/09/2024

Called by the open day today at the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Crematorium, N. Ireland.
Andrea and I were visiting to meet and chat with the Obitus boys and to shout out our congratulations to Manager, Jim Parker and his team for picking up the winners award for "Best Service Team" in the Service Awards 2024!!!
Only opened a year ago and picking up this award is such a compliment to all the team and so very well deserved. 👏
Always a very accommodating team to work with. Bravo to you all. Pictured today with Jim,
John White, Stephen Nelson, Keira Mc Whirter and Miriam Cully.
Check out the beautiful art work donated by Sharon Millar Artist.
Simply perfect for this setting.
Keep up the marvelous work you do so professionally, for so many families.
Tracy.

08/09/2024

New connections, new couples in their planning. A great day at the wedding fair at The Finer Details, Lurgan.
Chatting with other vendors to support each other also has been fab.
Me chatting?? But of course! 😜
The couples need to meet and hear their celebrant.
That's my excuse to keep chatting.
Thanks for a fine day with you all ❤️

07/09/2024

See you there ❤️

Make sure to call in & meet our amazing wedding suppliers tomorrow at our Autumn Wedding Fair The Finer Details. Products can also be bought on the day along with our newest addition lisnasurefarm_icecream! Just in time for this sunny weekend !

26/08/2024

Great wedding fever at the weekend.
Working alongside James McGann Photography and Davy Galway - Musician , keeping each other right to ensure perfection for the bride and groom on their special day. ❤️
Garden marquee ceremony, thankfully the rain stayed off for a few hours to allow for no muddy heels.
Wedges saved my day! 😜

23/08/2024

Can't wait to be back amongst the fab team The Finer Details. Look forward to chatting with you at the fair.❤️

Our Autumn Wedding Fair brings together a community of amazing, local, creative wedding suppliers, who will be on hand to give you expert advice and inspiration for your wedding day. Save the date and join us on Sunday 8th Sept 2-5pm - Free entry & parking !

15/08/2024

01/08/2024

Always a pleasure to work with John at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Crematorium. Ensuring the smooth running of a ceremony delivery in a very tranquil setting, thanks to all the team, yet again. Tracy

29/07/2024

Although it’s often overlooked, the loss of a friend is just as devastating as that of any other loved one. It comes with the same force and it quickly takes you through a whirlwind of emotions before it throws you at grief’s mercy.

Our grief guide helps you to understand the effects of losing a close friend and it shows you how to cope with such loss. 💕

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03/07/2024

Spring wedding, professional photos ready and followed up with this special Thank You.
I'm touched. Taking the time to personalise a thank you to me, it means loads.
After all - it was my pleasure to officiate the ceremony and share the fun and
laughter and announce the new titles.
Hooray 🎉, you beautiful new Mr & Mrs and the adorable Happy.
Thanks for choosing me xx

22/06/2024

My front garden would be great, 😜

We’re touched by the comments from people who share why natural burial resonates. 🙏🍃

04/06/2024

Would have loved to attend but can't. Hopefully this is the start of many.

Abode. are delighted to be hosting the first ever LOCAL WOMENS CONNECT event on 19th June @ 7pm.

The event is open to all local women involved in business (or wanting to be) and will provide the perfect opportunity for networking,business spotlighting and to hear from those women already well established in the field.

And as if that’s not enough, Abode. will be catering the event with our show-stopping Gourmet Graze platters.

Share to your story, tag your friends and get your tickets via the link below. The closing date for signup is 13th June.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-women-connect-tickets-911661473007

29/05/2024

Beautiful outlook.
We don't talk about this enough, but we must. Loved ones have enough to deal with when you pass but they would rather know your chosen music, readings, words, flowers etc etc.
Now when I'm out with friends and the subject comes up ( cause I allow it to 😜 ), it gets people thinking and telling me their wishes!
Great craic'.... problem is, I can't remember - so they need to write it down and pass it my way, or record their wishes and send to me.
I need to out live them all. 🤞😝
I don't want anyone else but me choosing the music, 😭.
Think about it...share it. Then put it to bed. X

One time I met a man
Who only had a month to live
And I asked him if he had
Any advice that he could give

He said “I wake each morning
Knowing I am going to die
So each day must remind me
I am blessed to be alive

You see, my life’s on countdown
As each hour is unfurled
I know the clock is ticking
On my time here in this world

But what you’re overlooking
Is that it’s the same for you -
You know that I am dying
But forget that you are too

So make the most of sunshine
And go dancing in the rain
And sing a little louder
When your favourite music plays

Notice nature’s colours,
Savour everything you taste
Stop waiting for tomorrow
‘Cause you’ve got no time to waste

And could you say convincingly
That you’d have no regrets?
If just the next few days or weeks
Were all that you had left?”

And then my breath caught quickly
When he turned to me and asked
“Could you say that you died happy
If this day had been your last?”

*****

Becky Hemsley 2023
Artwork by Caspar David Friedrich
(I discovered this artwork on a recent visit to London).

29/05/2024

I'm all in support of this 🌺. Back to the earth for peace, perfect peace.

It’s nice to think that with natural burial, our contribution to the planet extends beyond our lives. 🍃💚

08/05/2024

Any further questions re my job as a celebrant for the planning of the 'celebration of life' - please feel free to PM me.
I am local to Bairds of Antrim.

**Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024**

This year’s theme, ‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’, focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying.

Our funeral glossary can help you understand the terminology associated with funerals, burial, cremation, memorial masonry, and estate planning.

Visit www.funeralpartners.co.uk/help-advice/a-z-glossary-of-funeral-terms/ to explore and gain clarity on unfamiliar terms.

06/05/2024

Change required........

"My philosophy is: What people say about me is none of my business.
I am who I am and do what I do.
I expect nothing and accept everything.
And that makes life easier.--
We live in a world where funerals are more important than the deceased, marriage is more important than love, looks are more important than the soul.
We live in a packaging culture that despises content."
Sir Anthony Hopkins

30/04/2024

Whilst having a bit of time out in the beautiful town of Altea, Alicante. Having lunch, sipping wine, dodging the rain and look what pulls up right beside us!
The beautiful display of flowers on the hearse was amazing.
A family was in sorrow. It was hard to avoid. The church is situated for all to see. It just didn't seem right but what can they do when a beautiful church is in such a tourist area?? I took the snap when everyone was inside the church ( just incase anyone thinks this was disrespectful). 😜
Never seen wreaths like this before!

24/04/2024

Sweetest memories. The story of my bride & groom & Happy.
Engagement snaps, planning and scripting with me, a pop along to the registry office the day before the ceremony ( followed by afternoon tea with the families) and then the crowd arrived and the mega celebration happened. Now they honeymoon ❤️. Happy, included in it all. ( with her Nanny now).
Having their special wedding day, the way they wanted. Writing their own vows, including others, Taylor Swift music. Two perfect days for everyone.
Engagement and Wedding photos by the wonderful Kalie Reid Photography.

I cannot carry out the legal side of the marriage as I am not a humanist celebrant but this is a way around me being your celebrant. Add a prayer into the ceremony if you or your family might prefer or leave it out. At least you have that option. My faith remains with me.
Happiness, togetherness and perfection is key to me. T. X
P.s. check out the fab cufflinks!

20/04/2024

Thanks to the team at Bairds of Antrim , for the care and attention to detail given yesterday as Izzy (age 54) was laid to rest.
Izzy had 8 weeks notice and planned her ceremony, just the way she wanted it to be.
This was honoured and now we all know, she really is in Peace Perfect Peace. ❤️
Delivering a ceremony for Izzy, was my honour and Bob Marley's music opened and closed her celebration of life. Speaking to others about your final wishes isn't wrong, just sensible.