Claire Robinson Celebrant

01/01/2024

May the worries and sadness of previous years become the happy memories and smiles of the future. Wishing my clients, past, present and future, a peaceful new year. ❤️

24/12/2023

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas, spent in whatever way is right for you and if you've lost someone close to you, just try to remember these words.....

"There's no need to be merry, there's no need to be bright, just do what you can, it will be alright" ❤️

Found on Google from lovethispic.com

12/11/2023

Remembering those who lost their lives so that we can live ours.

19/03/2023

Thank you to all of the mums who have shown us the way, who have led by example, whose hopes have made us the people we've become and who have stood by us throughout the roller coaster of life. Whatever form being a 'mum' may take and whether we are able to be together, or must be apart, this is your day. You will always be loved and remembered. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

08/03/2023

To all of the courageous and amazing women I have been lucky enough to meet in my work as a celebrant, all of the incredible women I have had the privilege of being able to write and conduct a service for, plus the fantastic women in my life that I'm thrilled to call my family, friends and colleagues. International women's Day is about recognising and thanking you all. ❤️❤️

19/01/2023

As you all know, I'm a bit rubbish with posting things on facebook, especially as I rarely have the time, but I just felt that it was needed. Yesterday, I had the privilege of taking a service for a lovely lady, whose husband's service I had very sadly also taken, only 11 months ago.

The FD I worked alongside was the incredible Ashley Aldrige from Willows Funeral Services. Willows are an independent family owned business, who also have branches in Henfield (as Henfield Funeral Services) and St Leonards-On-Sea. They pride themselves upon their excellent, client focused service and I can't praise, or recommend them, and Ashley, highly enough.

During the service, I was also thrilled to hear the wonderful voice of jazz singer, Claire Martin OBE, who was accompanied by the equally fantastic guitarist, Nigel Price. Their live contribution towards the service couldn't have been more perfect and Claire's voice, which sounded as rich, smooth and silky as melted chocolate, blended beautifully with Nigel's gorgeous baritone guitar. It was an absolute treat and one of which I know the lady in question would have loved.

My thanks must obviously go to Claire and Nigel, plus Ashley (as always) but I would also like to send my love and thanks to the family. To the couple's two daughters, who are lovely and have been extraordinary throughout, especially with everything they've been through over the past year, their grandsons, who lovingly and gently carried their grandmother's coffin in to the chapel, and to their granddaughter, who gave the most moving and beautiful tribute to her grandma. I know that your parents and grandparents would have been even more proud of you than they always were.

It was an honour to be a small part of such an important day. The obvious closeness and love of the family and friends who attended, only served to remind me of the reason why I chose this career ❤️

25/12/2022

For those who are finding this time of year difficult to cope with, due to the death of someone you loved, or were very close to, just try to remember my favourite saying by AA Milne.
❤️ "If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember.....You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing, is even if we are apart I'll always be with you".❤️
Wishing you all a Christmas filled with love and hope.

23/11/2022

What a perfect venue to hold a Celebration of Life memorial for an extremely talented man. He had links to many theatres but first worked at the beautiful Hippodrome theatre as a Stange Manager in the sixties. I was privileged to receive a request to meet up with him long before his very sad death and had a wonderful time hearing about his fascinating life and his very precise wishes once his final moment arrived.

As he did, always think outside of the box. Talk to your family or friends about your wishes and don't ever feel constrained by conventionality, concern about what others may think, or what is deemed 'appropriate'. As with a wedding, a funeral or memorial service should always feel personal and should never be about others. Just remember that nothing is wrong if it's right for you. ❤️

A huge thank you to the family for being amazing throughout and for asking me to be your celebrant, to Alex and Debbie Adams at the wonderful Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne for providing the venue and to Stuart French and the front of house staff for their hard work and support.

The perfect goodbye was achieved by all. ⭐️

06/10/2022

My very relaxed and comfy outfit for taking a funeral this afternoon!

The gentleman was a rigger for years and toured the world with many well known groups and individual artists. The family thought it a fitting tribute to ask people to wear band t-shirts and jeans, or bright clothing, so I was more than happy to oblige. 🎶

Never think that you can't ask your celebrant to wear something in particular, or a specific colour, as we love to join in (apart from being naked! I don't want people throwing up during the service!). It's important to make sure that every service (whatever type it may be) is fully personalised to the person, people, or family, so if a celebrant refuses to accommodate your request, then maybe you need to look for someone else.

08/09/2022

Our role model, our constant, our Queen. Goodbye Ma'am, you will be greatly missed ❤️

19/06/2022

How lucky am I? These stunning flowers were sent to me by some very lovely clients of mine.
David and his daughter, Julie, felt like good friends from the first moment I met them and so it was an absolute pleasure to write and take the Celebration of Life for the amazing and funny lady who had been their wife and mother. I can't thank them enough for their kind words and generosity, and truly appreciate their wonderful gesture of thanks. What a privilege it is to do my job. ❤️

18/06/2022

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Happy Father's Day to all the amazing Dads out there. To the incredible Dads who are Mums as well, to the wonderful Step-Dads, to the Dads who are unable to be with their children, to the 'Soon-to-be' Dads, to the new Dads, to the grieving Dads, to the Grandads, and to the greatly missed Dads who are no longer with us. Whatever type of Dad you may be, we love you and hope your day is as fantastic as you are.
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08/05/2022

Wow! What a wonderful surprise to come back home to tonight. Thank you so much to the truly lovely Hillhouse family for my beautiful flowers and card I can't tell you how much they meant to me. It was a pleasure and privilege to be chosen, not only to write and conduct Robert's funeral at the height of Covid, but then, two years later, to be asked to lead the full celebration of his life that he so rightly deserved. The amount of people present said everything. ❤️

27/03/2022

Thinking of all those who are without their mums on Mother's Day and sending love ❤️ 🌷

23/03/2022

How amazing is it when celebrants support each other and you end up at the receiving end of a greatly appreciated act of kindness ❤

Debs Goodsall. Not only are you a fantastic celebrant, but you're also an absolute angel who knows me too well! 😋😍❤ It was a wonderful surprise and just what I needed at the moment - plus the note made me laugh!! 😂 I can't thank you enough. 😘 X###

22/02/2022

I have so many wonderful clients, that it would be impossible (and quite embarrassing!) to post all of the feedback that I receive from them, but in a break from tradition, I just wanted to share a lovely email that I received this afternoon from a client whose father's service I took yesterday, as it meant the world to me.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank this particular family, plus every client who takes the time to write to me, sends me a gift, or simply gives me a hug, or a grateful handshake, as their way of thanking me. I never, ever expect it, but when it happens I'm genuinely humbled and truly appreciative. I can honestly say that it's a privilege to do what I do and meet the people I meet.

In the words of Giovanni (a 'Strictly' reference for those not in the know!) "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

And by the way, the gin and orange would have gone down a treat!! 🍹

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01/01/2022

Wishing my clients, past, present and future, a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. It will always be a pleasure and privilege to be chosen as your celebrant.

24/12/2021

Wishing all my clients a very Happy Christmas and special thoughts to those who are without a loved one. Keep the memories going and they will always be with you. ❤

01/08/2021

It feels so good to be taking weddings again! 😁❤ A big thank you to the team at the Lansdowne Hotel Eastbourne, for making sure that everything ran smoothly and congratulations to the happy couple - Tanya and Chris. 🎉🍾🥂 May you have many happy years together, it was an absolute pleasure and honour to be chosen as your celebrant. ❤

14/03/2021

Thinking of all those who aren't able to spend today with their mothers - whether through loss, distance, or Covid - and sending you much love. X