Carmel Rourke Celebrant

10/11/2024

Such a moving and well attended service in Liverpool today.

We will remember them.

26/10/2024

The perfect way to arrive on their final journey for an avid supporter this week.

Your funeral director will work with you on providing a bespoke service to reflect your loved one’s character and wishes.

17/10/2024

Lovely welcoming space….

Our Community Coffee Morning for October will be having a slight date change - what’s usually the last Thurs of the month we’re moving to Thursday 24th October 10am - 12pm. We’re raising money for the amazing alderhey

15/10/2024

12/10/2024

Thank you to the followers of this page.

My job is incredibly important to me. I feel extremely lucky to work with some fantastic people in the industry who have the same passion to support people at such a difficult time.

If you are unaware what a celebrant led funeral looks like, please feel free to contact me or any of the funeral directors who serve our local communities.

10/10/2024

As we acknowledge World Mental Health Day, I thought I would share something which I rely on for mental clarity and self care.

Reiki with Mosaic Holistics has brought so much positive thinking and a degree of calm to my hectic life and work demands. Julie is intuitive, professional and sympathetic to individual circumstances.

Would highly recommend!

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Combining the best of modern and traditional medicine to help you feel on top of the world.

08/10/2024

Please share and let us know on our event post if you will be there 🤍🩵🩷 xx

07/10/2024

What a fantastic team who facilitate this mark of respect to all those affected by the loss of a baby.

Having led many services for unborn babies the importance of acknowledgment is often a crucial part of the healing process especially for parents.

Thank you Widnes Babyloss Awareness Group for your wonderful work. 🩷💙🤍

04/10/2024

Back to work this week and hit the ground running after a much appreciated and needed week of rest in warmer weather.

Along with chapel services, I have had the privilege of taking a graveside service when thankfully, the sun followed me home to surround us in warmth and light!

I always thought that self care felt a little selfish. I now know it’s as important as breathing in and out.

Recharged and ready to embrace the job I am so grateful to be able to do, until the next time. ❤️

27/09/2024

Couldn’t agree more…

Loss changes you
and it changes how
You see the world around you
It shifts your point of view.
It impacts everything you do.

You become more
Tender-hearted and aware
Of the hearts around you
Who feel shattered beyond repair.

You become more
Open-minded and alert
To the pain of those
Who have known worlds of hurt.

Because loss changes you
And it changes how
You see the people around you.
It helps you break through
Walls to tend to the wounds
And witness the hardships
Others have gone through.

~ Liz Newman, Liz Newman Writer

~ Art by Duy Huynh

23/09/2024

Once again we’re gently reminded that it’s necessary to let things go…..

22/09/2024

instead of saying, "i know what it feels like", let's say "i cannot imagine your heartbreak".

instead of saying, "you're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " you'll hurt, and I'll be here.

instead of saying, "you look like you're doing well, let's say, "how are you holding up today?"

instead of saying, "healing takes time", let's say "healing has no timeline".

instead of saying, "everything happens for a reason, let's say "this must feel so terribly senseless right now".

and when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. love speaks in silences too.

~ 'words' by Ullie Kaye Poetry

~ Art by Jennifer Yoswa

21/09/2024

Let's break the stigma around su***de prevention. Share an empowering quote or personal story about overcoming challenges and encourage others to do the same 👇 💜

21/09/2024

Our loved ones leave behind a light
That will never dim or fade
It’s kept bright by the love we feel
And the memories we made

It can warm us like a candle’s glow
And help bring comfort too
And no matter where you go you’ll find
It’s always close to you

And in the darkest times remember
In our hearts their light is strong
So every time we think of them
Their memory shines on ..

Anon ✨

Artist Credit : Katerina Kovatcheva

03/09/2024

A beautiful, elegant and dignified send off today for one of life’s great characters supported by Co-op Funeralcare Liverpool Carriage Masters GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks Elegant Carriages

30/08/2024

Those who have loved and lost don’t need a day to remind them of their grief, but as it is National Grief Awareness Day, I’m sharing these beautiful words from Donna Ashworth. Let their love and let live on however you can. 💕

23/08/2024

What a lovely thought! 💕

Our passed loves send signs, this we know. But I also think they send other people in their name. I think they whisper in ears as those strangers sleep and somehow bring them your way; friend, a confidante, bountiful bringers of joy to help you, as you heal the wounds which cannot truly ever heal - but can definitely be looked after. I think, our loved ones direct the flow of energy around us, like a conductor with their orchestra. Making sweet music for your life. Creating soundtracks of happenings, to hug you, in their honour. Watch out for their work, my friends. I think it’s beautiful. And I think it’s happening right here, right now.

‘Orchestra’, from Growing Brave.

Donna Ashworth
Art by Brian Kershisnik

27/08/2023

“That’s my favourite thing about her…”

When I was in my twenties, an older lady made a fairly common remark about me to my mum;
“she’s very sensitive, isn’t she!” (insert derogatory tone).

My mum replied (with a smile)…

“That’s my favourite thing about her too!”

And I have never forgotten it.

I don't blame the older lady, she was brought up in a society where showing emotions equalled weakness and seeing someone walk around this dangerous world with their heart on their sleeve, was uncomfortable. I get that.

In fact, I instantly took the comments as deserved and punished myself for being so transparent, again. It was years later when my mum’s reply actually sank in, took root and began to grow…

And grow it has.

How ridiculous to believe that our beating hearts full of kindness and love could ever be a bad thing.

That the way we look UP all the time, at the sky and the trees and the beautiful mountains - can ever be a waste of our time.

That our empathy and need for human connection is anything but wondrous.

That our instinct to FEEL, everything this life throws at us is not perfectly imperfectly AS IT SHOULD BE.

And years later, when my sensitivity actually really truly became my best trait, in the eyes of the world, and the books began to flow. Did this person say “Oh how lovely!”

No, they said, “I wish you would write a proper book.”

So, my friends, my lovely wonderful friends…

There will always be people who see your best trait as weakness. And there will be others, (one is all you need (you)), who see it as a joyous sight to behold.

I see it.

And I am grateful for all of you sensitive warriors out there, with hearts on sleeves and outer shells as clear as day.

Thank goodness you didn’t ‘harden up’.

The world is hard enough.

Donna x

P.S: The softest people are the strongest because EVERYTHING hurts… but on we go ♥️

Thank you all for hearing, seeing and sharing with me. Brings me courage I never knew I had! 🙌🏻

(Oh and Waterstones restocked signed and messaged copies of Wild Hope, for anyone who missed out.)

https://www.waterstones.com/book/wild-hope/donna-ashworth/2928377222192