Marcus Wichmann - Celebrant

02/10/2024

Today I was at City Road in Sheffield, officiating at the service of a remarkable lady from Sheffield. It is always a privilege to be trusted with someone’s final moments.

01/10/2024

10/03/2024

Mother’s Day can be a day of great joy as we celebrate the mums around us but it can also be a day of sadness, for many reasons, one of which is because you may have lost your mum.

Today you can still honour your mum, you can remember who and celebrate the precious time you had with her. Why not try one (or more) of the following ideas this Mother’s Day:

1. Share memories of your mum.
Reach out to someone else who knew her, it could be a sibling or a friend of your mum. Share some of the memories you had and allow others to share their memories too. You might learn something about your mum that you never knew before.

2. Do something that honours your mum.
You could cook her favourite meal, visit a place she loved, light a candle, plant a tree or some followers.

3. Talk to your mum.
Why don’t you write her a letter or poem, visit her grave or a special place you shared and share how you are feeling with her.

4. Allow yourself to grieve.
Your emotions are yours and they are real. It might be years since you lost your mum but that doesn’t mean you won’t still feel pain. Have a good cry if you want, scream if you need to or laugh if that feels right!

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to you all! If you are just glad to say goodbye to 2023 or you are full of excitement about what 2024 will bring I hope that 2024 is a happy year for you all.

25/12/2023

Have a wonderful Christmas, celebrating with those who you love and remembering those who you have lost.

24/12/2023

Christmas can be a time of great joy and of great sadness as we remember those who aren’t sat round the table this year.

Here are a few ways you can honour and remember your loved ones this year:

1. Acknowledge your grief
Christmas won’t be the same and it’s ok to admit that. Be honest about your feelings and remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

2. Talk about your loved one
Share memories with other friends and family members, write about them in a journal or talk to a trusted friend or counsellor about them.

3. Include them in your celebration
You could lay a place for them, light a candle in their memory or display a special photo of them

4. Make a lasting difference
Why not donate to a charity that they supported or even volunteer your time to a cause that was important to your loved one.

27/09/2023

A great location for anyone looking for a venue for 2024 and beyond!

13/07/2023

I’ve had a busy few weeks recently, but even in the busyness of life we can still miss and mourn those we have lost. We can also be grateful that their lives still impact ours.

24/06/2023

If you have ever wanted to see what happens behind the scenes at a crematorium then why not plan a visit to Bramcote Crematorium in Nottingham for their open day on the 8th of July.

24/06/2023

Today we honour those who have and those who are willing to lay down their lives for our country.

18/06/2023

Today we remember with love the dads who are no longer with us, and thank them for helping us to become who we are today.

15/06/2023

05/06/2023

Grief is so messy. One day we're sad. Another day we're angry and frustrated. Then, there are days when depression hits hard. One thing that is constant with grief is the fact that our loved ones will always be missed.

03/06/2023

Live each day well as you don’t know how many days you will have.

02/06/2023

We bring the most honour to our lost loved ones when we value life.

01/06/2023

Today is international children’s day. Whilst we celebrate children across the world and fight to make the world a better place for them we also remember those who have lost children. Their time on earth may have been short, but the imprint that have made on our hearts is everlasting.

01/06/2023

With the average cost of a funeral being around £7000 you will want to know what you are paying for. My fee for a burial or cremation is £200. This will sometimes be covered by the price you pay to the funeral directors. However, if you are struggling with the cost of the funeral then please contact me to come to another arrangement.

31/05/2023

Having a baby naming ceremony and want someone to officiate it? Why not get in touch to see what I can offer? So long as it doesn't actually involve choosing a name I would be happy to help .

30/05/2023

Talking about death isn’t easy, but do your loved ones know how you want your life celebrated? Planning a funeral is hard, especially if you don’t know what the deceased wanted, so let your family or friends know what kind of funeral you would like.

29/05/2023

27/05/2023

A wedding celebrant will officiate at your wedding, giving you the freedom to have exactly the wedding service that you want. They don’t legally marry you - you will need a registrar for that, but will allow much more freedom. Many couples choose to get legally married at the registry office before their ceremony.

A celebrant with lead the service on the day, as well as meeting with you well in advance to help plan the celebration. They may be able to help you with any special vows you want and will ensure the focus of the day is on you, creating a completely unique wedding ceremony. They may offer lots of other services too.

26/05/2023

A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral which reflects on the life, achievements and personality of the person who has died. Often your chosen celebrant will write the eulogy on your behalf after reflecting with you on the life of your loved one. However, you may choose to write the eulogy yourself. If you do decide to write it yourself then here are some tips:

1. Spend time with other family members and friends reflecting on the life of the person you have lost. Share stories and memories with one another so that the eulogy covers more than just what you remember.

2. Decide on the tone of the eulogy. It doesn’t always have to be sad or formal, but should reflect the personality of the deceased. Don’t be afraid to use humour if it’s appropriate, just make sure that it isn’t offensive to anyone.

3. Organise your thoughts so that they have some order. It could be chronological or could follow different themes.

4. Keep it brief. If your eulogy is too long the you risk losing the sentiment of the speech and your listeners may get distracted. There will be lots of time to share other memories at a wake or other occasions.

5. Don’t be scared to get some help. You can ask other family members, friends or your celebrant.

6. Practice reading it out loud. As you do this you will notice what flows well and what doesn’t and can make adjustments.

25/05/2023

Who doesn’t love a good wedding? If you are looking for a celebrant for your special day then why not reach out to see if we are a match!

24/05/2023