Jo's Celebrant Services

21/01/2025

Thank you to Sam for her kind review following her dad's celebration of life service earlier this month.
Passionate Manchester United supporter Phil passed away just before Christmas.
A beloved husband, son, dad and grandad, family meant everything to Phil and he will be forever missed.
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21/01/2025

🎊 It's wedding year for my 2025 couples!
Great to be catching up this month and planning their unique ceremonies.
Engaged? Dates available for 2025/6 💘

23/12/2024

It was an honour (and a lot of fun) to conduct Jon and Lauren's wedding in beautiful Kendal this summer 💘
Love this informal photo of the two of them by Martyn which I think has a really relaxed and serene feel to it.
Wishing them a happy 1st Christmas married 🎄🎅🏻🥰✨

My aim on a wedding day is to make sure you're as relaxed and happy as possible. I don't over pose people, I don't ask you to silly things...I just want you to be you and capture your relationship as it is.
So if you're looking for a relaxed and natural photographer give me a shout and we can have a no obligation chat!

04/12/2024

Are you grieving? It's good to talk ♥️
A local group which could be of benefit meets each Friday at Topo on Highfield Road, South Shore.
Catherine will make you very welcome.

Hello - this week is Grief Awareness Week and we are 'Shining a Light' on our Brunch Club. We meet every Friday at 10.30am-12pm. It's a fabulous opportunity to meet others (all ages welcome) have a warm drink, something to eat, have a good natter and get support if you need it. We would love to see you if you are free

18/11/2024

Could you volunteer? Trinity currently have a range of roles available.

We've got some new opportunities for budding volunteers!

To get more information, or to see our other available roles, please click here https://www.trinityhospice.co.uk/volunteer-for-us/volunteer-opportunities/

18/11/2024

💘 Great to chat to lots of lovely couples at the Holmes Mill Wedding Showcase yesterday about the benefits of Celebrant-led wedding ceremonies 💘

🤩 You have a choice of 2 rooms (with a Celebrant) for your ceremony at this fab venue - each one provides an impressive backdrop 🤩

🎊 Contact me for further information on how a Celebrant ceremony differs from a Registrar and how the process works to cover the legal aspect of marriage.

Delicious cake samples by A Cake Occasion 😋

Jo x

14/11/2024

🎶 Answer: All these songs were chosen as the last piece of music for celebration of life funeral services I've led recently. 🎶

Music is so emotive and a wonderful way to personalise your loved one's service.
Each one of these songs (all very different!) are meaningful choices.♥️

From classical and country to hymns and heavy metal, there's no right or wrong...just what's right for your loved one. 🕊️

10/11/2024

'For your tomorrow, We gave our today.'

In June this year I paid my respects at the British Normandy Memorial to coincide with the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
What a wonderful memorial it is, made all the more special at the time by the wonderful Standing with Giants art installation which is now in Buckinghamshire.
We remember ♥️

09/11/2024

What a stunning venue 💘 6 weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest at a wonderful wedding of a wonderful couple 🍾🥂💍

The Ashton Memorial was the backdrop for not only the ceremony, but the wedding breakfast and evening do, also.
Highly recommended as a wedding venue!

🎶 Beautiful music by Gaynor Sutcliffe wedding violinist and pianist.
Fab evening entertainment by
Deadbeats Partyband Thank you.

08/11/2024

Recently, we said farewell to Dot who used to sell poppies for the Lytham & Ansdell branch of the British Legion.
A standard bearer from the charity was present at the service, which was wonderful.
A skilled seamstress, Dot also used to make uniforms for the Forces.

Rest well, Dot. You won't be forgotten.

Shared with permission by her friend, Linda.
Funeral Director: Mark Rae, St Annes.
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05/11/2024

Baby Loss Remembrance Service at the Winter Gardens on Sunday 8th December.
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'A service of reflection and music for all families who have experienced the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, no matter how long ago.'




Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

03/11/2024

Last week, it was an honour to lead Bob's celebration of life.
Bob served on various ships in The Royal Navy including HMS Eagle which came under fire during the Suez crisis. Upon leaving the service, he worked at BNFL until his retirement.

It was wonderful to have representatives from the Navy and the British Legion.
A bugler played 'The Last Post' and 'Reveille.' I read 'Crossing the Bar' a poem by Tennyson which uses nautical metaphor to illustrate the transition from one life to the next.
The Naval Hymn played him in and we concluded with 'Fly Me to the Moon' by a favourite artist of his, Frank Sinatra.

Rest well, Sir. We salute you.
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Shared with permission.
Funeral director: Box Brothers

31/10/2024

Celebrating Life - Alec 🤍

It was a privilege to lead the service of my dear friend's dad, Alec, this month who I've known since primary school.

I read memories of his time as a mechanic; running a wallpaper and paint shop; trips to the TT races; and camping holidays in the UK and abroad with his wife and children.

The service included a poem from Alfie the dog (touching and hilarious in equal measure) and we concluded with the cheery 'Bring Me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise whose comedy he enjoyed very much.

Rest well, Alec xx
And, wherever you are, I hope the fish and chips are up to scratch.

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Thank you to Mark F H Rae Funeral Services for your care and support.

31/10/2024

One year married! 🎉💘🎉 Happy 1st anniversary to this fab couple, Kerry & Les.

🖤 Heskin Hall was the perfect backdrop for their unique ceremony which incorporated a handfasting and a Viking toast with mead.

🖤 Happy memories of a wonderful day.
I absolutely loved working with you to create your special ceremony.
Hope you're doing something special to mark the occasion.

🖤 I'll raise a glass to you later.
Skal! X 🥃

20/10/2024

A little video by the talented Mark Herrington Videography at the start of today's Ribby Hall Village - Weddings open day 💘
I've conducted several ceremonies at Ribby now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a venue. They have a beautiful outdoor ceremony option too.
Also, Mark is very experienced and approachable I'd you're looking for a videographer 😀

20/10/2024

Happening now until 3pm! I'm chatting to couples in the Woodlands Suite at Ribby Hall Village - Weddings A wide range of diverse suppliers are on hand for advice and guidance. There's still time to pop along. The weather's not bad after all!
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Mark Herrington Videography
Sophisticated Events
The Big Cheese
Jakes & Co.
Brittany Ann Bridal
SlumberUnder
Diamond Edge Axe Throwing

14/10/2024

So pleased it was such a beautiful autumn day today for Jim's farewell at Preston.
The trees here at this time of year look fabulous 🌲🍁🌿🕊️