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How to write a speech for your own living funeral
Finding the words to celebrate life's story – with inspiration from Netflix's "Love at First Sight." When it comes to expressing our deepest feelings about life, love, and the connections...
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The New Assisted Dying Law in England & Wales: A Compassionate Guide for Families
Life's final chapter deserves to be written with dignity, understanding, and respect. As independent celebrants, we're here to guide you through the recent changes in UK law regarding assisted dying...
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An Exclamation Point on a Beautiful Life: Heidi’s Living Funeral
If you have the curse of advanced notice, throw a party. Don't have a funeral - it's not as fun. Writes Author Jenna Satherwaite, who described her sister Heidi's living...
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Top Wedding Trends for 2025: The Celebrant Directory Predicts
At The Celebrant Directory, we're uniquely positioned to spot emerging trends through our network of professional celebrants who are at the forefront of wedding ceremony innovation. As we look ahead...
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How to Plan Your Own Living Funeral
Living funerals are rewriting the rules of how we celebrate life's journey. Whether you're facing a terminal diagnosis, living with a progressive condition like Alzheimer's, or simply wish to gather...
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An Enchanting Lake District Wedding: Handfasting and Heartfelt Vows in the Great Outdoors
In a breathtaking outdoor ceremony led by an independent Celebrant, Ash and Teresa's love story came to life through ancient handfasting traditions and personal touches, proving that when it comes...
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Inspiring details from Kris Hallenga’s Living Funeral
When Kris Hallenga, founder of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, decided to plan her own living funeral, she transformed the concept into something extraordinary – a "FUNeral" that celebrated life...
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Choosing a Wedding Celebrant: A Guide to Finding the One!
Picture your perfect wedding day: you're walking down the aisle, heart racing with anticipation. Your partner turns to see you, and time seems to stand still. At this magical moment,...
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How to plan an Interfaith Wedding Ceremony
Planning an interfaith wedding in the UK can feel challenging at first. Churches and other religious institutions often limit the blending of religious messaging, whilst Register Office and Humanist ceremonies...
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How A Celebrant Led Wedding Can Fuse Cultures And Traditions Together
Love knows no boundaries, and neither should your wedding ceremony. When two people from different cultural backgrounds come together, their wedding celebrates not just their love, but the beautiful fusion...
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