From the Heart Ceremonies by Nicola

25/02/2026

Aneurysm Awareness 💜

PLEASE SHARE MY STORY

On Sunday, I was having a wonderful morning — full of energy, making plans, enjoying the day — when suddenly I was struck by the WORST pain in my head I have ever felt in my life.

In an instant, everything changed.

I became very ill very quickly and I don’t remember most of what happened next.

My son Jerzi carried me to his car and drove me straight to PCH where I was scanned immediately, they confirmed I had a bleed on my brain and that I needed urgent medical attention.

By now I had deteriorated so quickly that my family thought I was going to die!

I was then blue-lighted to UHW for emergency treatment. More scans confirmed I had suffered a sudden brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm.

I am so incredibly lucky to be alive.

I will never be able to fully express my gratitude:

To my amazing son Jerzi for acting so quickly and getting me to the hospital - you truly saved my life!

To Nikki for being right there by my side!

To the staff at PCH who were ready and waiting to help, and for their fast, decisive action and undeniable compassion.

To the ambulance crew who got me safely where I needed to be.

And to the incredible staff on T4 ward at UHW Cardiff — for performing lifesaving surgery, for their dedication and commitment and for taking care of me - and continuing to take care of me for the rest of my stay with them however long that may be.

Big shout out especially to Phillip who looked after me throughout the long hours of the night following my operation!

And to my family, who have been beside me every single step of the way - each and every one of you - I am so so lucky to have you and I love you all from the bottom of my heart ✨🙏✨

(I just wish visiting hours were longer and allowed more people at a time, so you could spend longer with me!)

YOU ALL HELPED SAVE MY LIFE❤️‍🩹

I have a long journey of recovery ahead, yes — but I survived to continue that journey.

Please, if you ever experience the “worst headache of your life,” do not ignore it. I had no warning. I didn’t even know I had an aneurysm. Seeking help immediately saved my life.

Forever grateful to God. 🙏💜

22/02/2026

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After my last post, many of you asked about animals at the threshold.

Yes.

I have witnessed them.

I once cared for a man who calmly looked toward the ceiling and said his dog was there, watching him.

He wasn’t confused.
He wasn’t afraid.

He passed shortly after.

A woman who had been completely unresponsive suddenly sat upright and reached forward.

“Rosie,” she said.

Her cat.

Then she transitioned.

Another man smiled softly and told me his dog was on his boat, waiting for him.

He passed there and then.

A teenager grew very still as the sunrise broke and said she could see her dogs in the light.

She transitioned as the sun rose.

Animals do not leave us in the way people imagine.

The bond with them is pure frequency.

No ego.
No unfinished business.
Just loyalty. Just love.

When they appear at the crossing, it is calm.

They do not announce themselves.

They are simply there.

I have witnessed many more moments like this over the years.

Animals at bedsides.
At windows.
In the light.

This is not unusual.

It is a pattern.

And I will share more Justine. 💛

22/02/2026

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I saw a post today about “deathbed visitors.”

And it made me pause.

Because I have seen this more times than I can count.

Long before social media.
Long before I built my platform publicly.

26 years ago, I was working as a Marie Curie nurse in the UK, providing end of life hospice care.

And yes, my colleagues knew I was spiritual.

I didn’t just “sense” things.

I could see and hear spirit.

It wasn’t something I hid. It was simply part of who I was.

One afternoon, a patient looked at me very calmly and said,

“Can you pull a chair up for my mum?”

Her adult son was standing in the room. He gently said,

“Mum… grandma is dead.”

I remember the stillness in the air. The subtle shift in the atmosphere.

And I replied,

“If your mum wants a chair for her mum in spirit, she can have one.”

I pulled the chair up beside her bed.

Within moments, she transitioned.

Not dramatically.
Not fearfully.
Just… as if someone had arrived and she was ready.

Her son was shocked.

But he was also deeply grateful.

Weeks later, he donated £20,000 to the hospice.

That moment never left me.

And it wasn’t the only one.

I once had a patient ask me if I would turn her bed around so she could see the sunrise.

It wasn’t positioned toward the window.

So I moved it.

As the light began to break across the horizon, she watched it quietly.

And she passed as the sun rose.

Sunrises and sunsets are thresholds.

They are portals.

The old light leaving.
The new light arriving.

I have seen patients speak to husbands who passed years before.
Children reaching toward unseen grandparents.
People who hadn’t spoken for days suddenly sit upright and say, “They’re here.”

Sometimes it happens weeks before death.
Sometimes in the final hours.

Sometimes the room itself changes.

The air softens.
Time feels different.
There is a sacred hush.

But here is something else people don’t talk about.

Not everyone wants family waiting.

I once had a client say to me,

“I don’t want my family there when I die. I hated them.”

There was no drama. Just truth.

People assume it is always ancestors. Always relatives. Always a reunion.

It isn’t.

I told her gently,

“Then your guides will meet you.”

Because what meets you at the crossing is not obligation.

It is resonance.

Some souls are met by mothers.
Some by partners.
Some by children.
Some by guides who have walked with them quietly their entire life.

No one is forced into reunion.

The crossing is not a family gathering.

It is a return to the frequency that knows you.

After decades of witnessing this, both in clinical rooms and in spiritual practice, I can say this with certainty:

Death is not what people fear it is.

More often than not…

They are met.

Not alone.
Not abandoned.
Met.

And sometimes… they leave with the light.

14/02/2026

Today is all about celebrating love in every beautiful form it takes.

If this is the day you hear those magical words and say “yes,” congratulations! What an unforgettable way to begin your next chapter. I would be truly honoured to help you create a ceremony that reflects your story, your personalities, and the journey you’re about to take together.

And if you’re already married — whether it’s been one year or fifty — today is just as much yours. Love grows, deepens, and evolves, and that deserves celebrating too. A vow renewal is a heartfelt way to pause, reflect, and promise each other all over again — or perhaps to have the ceremony you always dreamed of, surrounded by the people who mean the most.

Whatever stage of love you’re in, let’s mark it in a way that feels authentic, joyful, and completely you.

With love,
Nicola
Ceremonies by Nicola 💕

14/02/2026

Today I had the privilege of leading a beautiful service for a lovely family. It was made even more special by the incredible Rhymney Silurian Male Voice Choir — their harmonies filled the room and lifted every heart present. Music has such a powerful way of holding both our grief and our love.

On Valentine’s Day, while many celebrate love in the present, we also hold close the love that continues beyond loss. For those missing someone special today, may you feel comfort in knowing that love does not disappear. It lives on in memories, in music, in laughter once shared, and in the quiet strength we carry forward.

Today is not only about romantic love — it is about enduring love in all its forms. And that love is always worth celebrating. ❤️

11/02/2026

I am so very grateful for these kind words. It’s a such an honour to be invited into such meaningful moments.

11/02/2026

Feeling so grateful to have been part of this family’s journey. Being a celebrant is more than a job to me — it’s a true privilege. 🤍

18/01/2026

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Big shoutout to Matt at Neutralive — reliable, professional, and top-quality work. If you need an electrician you can trust, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommend! 👌⚡️

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24/12/2025

🎄✨ As we gather to celebrate Christmas Eve tonight, my thoughts turn to all the families I’ve had the honour of serving this year. I want to take a moment to acknowledge those who are facing this Christmas without their loved ones.

This time can bring both joy and sorrow, and it’s important to remember that it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions. There is beauty in cherishing memories while also embracing the love that surrounds us.

To all of you navigating this journey, know that you are not alone. Your strength and resilience inspire me every day. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends, and may the spirit of your loved ones shine brightly in your hearts.

Wishing each and every one of you peace and hope this Christmas Eve. You are in my thoughts ✨💖✨