Just Celebrations Celebrant

18/12/2023

When your flight is delayed by 2 days and the airline check you jnto a resort next to a cemetery…., it’s like they know what I do 😍
Looking at the sunset over the sea for eternity…

17/05/2023

The peaceful surrounds of Westall Park Natual Burial Grounds is the setting for todays Farewell, broken only by the sounds of lambs bleating, the low thud of my cowboy boots and tracks from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and High Noon because ‘ML’ loved a Western.
His 2 youngest grandsons wore cowboy outfits 🤠

05/04/2023

28/01/2023

If you can be anything - be a UNICORN 🦄
As a funeral celebrant I love the opportunity to support the things I’m passionate about. Today o for to combine three my favourite things - unicorns, friends and running.

In support of the Child Funeral Charity (CFC) via Virtual Runner Uk Ltd my co-unicorn Emma and I trotted 10km around Arrow Valley Visitor Centre and Lake having a blast. Thanks to everyone who cheered us on and stopped for photos.

23/12/2022

As the Christmas Season nears and Santa is only 2 nights away, the laptop shuts down for a few days as 2022 draws to a close, and it is time to sit back and be grateful for what has been - even if it brings tears - some of joy and some of sorrow.
Putting up the tree this year was a bit hard; for the past 11 years my loyal assistant Judy was by side as I did so, but sadly, in July this year Judy let us know that it was time to join all the other dogs in Heaven and keep an eye on us from up above, and offer a warm cuddle and comfort to all those 'up there'. She is never far from my thoughts, as are the families at this time of the year who have entrusted me with the life stories & memories of their family and friends as they said farewell.
The Christmas tree has a few more meaningful baubles this year. My glass bumble bee is joined by this beautiful portrait of Judy (courtesy of Fellowes Portraits who captured her Christmas spirit perfectly - I still cannot thank you enough x), as well as a robin (because I am one of those people who choose to believe that robins are associated with angels).

Life of all kind is precious. For those who have loved and lost this year (and before) - you are TRULY in my thoughts; for those couples celebrating their first Christmas as 'married' - congratulations to you. It has been a privilege to share your stories.

May you all have a peaceful Christmas and may you create memories to last a lifetime.

Justine x

01/11/2022

What a beautiful and comforting sight for my funeral family today as we make our way up the driveway to The Vale Crematorium ❤️‍🩹 A magnificent rainbow. Do you believe in signs? I do! A rainbow, a butterfly, a white feather and a Robin can all mean different things to different people….