Simplicity Ceremonies Funeral Celebrant

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This funeral was marked by appreciation for a daughter and mother who was kind and considerate with a big heart, sadly gone too soon.

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This funeral was marked by the closeness of the family and the longevity of the marriage, over 60 years. A very kind and considerate father and grandfather. 

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This ceremony was for a much-loved baby. I was grateful to be involved with two very loving and devoted parents who demonstrated their love and fortitude.

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This ceremony was notable for the number of people who attended, with many standing, and family members having the courage to speak, one with a poem, another with a eulogy. The Lord's Prayer was chosen as was an element of silent reflection.

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A service in the crematorium followed by an intimate gathering for a burial in a family plot. A much-loved and respected lady who lived a long life devoted to her family.

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This ceremony was very well attended, with people travelling from far and wide. She was a much-loved sister and friend. There was a eulogy, a poetry reading and a tribute from her sister. As she had attended a Quaker school in her early life, silent reflection was also held. Three people chose to minister in the silence which was appreciated by all.

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This funeral was for a much-loved sister, mother and grand-mother. This ceremony included a hymn, a eulogy from her daughter and a tribute from her brother. There was also silent reflection, a prayer and a Grief Blessing.

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This ceremony was for a kind, cheerful and devoted husband, dad, grandad and great-grandad. Loved by his wife and family and also by the members of the local brass band to which he had been devoted for 70 years. The band played the live exit music at this venue.

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This was a burial within the churchyard. The ceremony was conducted at the burial plot. This was an intimate ceremony for family and for those who cared so well for him during his stay at the Care Home. He was a gentle and kind soul who endured mental health challenges throughout his life. He now rests in peace in the same graveyard as his beloved parents.

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This funeral was for a kind, gentle and honest man who latterly lived a quiet life and did have some struggles. Members of the family read a poem and spoke a eulogy. There was also a reflection to music. The ceremony offered some comfort at a difficult time. 

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This funeral was for a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who gave a lot back to family and friends. She was a member of Moose International and their ceremony was incorporated into the ceremony. There was also a visual tribute. She is remembered with great fondness and affection. 

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This was a small intimate ceremony for close family members of their mother and grandmother. She was a selfless and steadfast woman who prioritised her husband of 71 years and her children and grandchildren. An Indian prayer poem was included as was a silent reflection for personal memories as we listened to 'abide with me.'  

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This was a well-attended ceremony for a singular, supportive and adventurous woman who lived life to the full but who always prioritised her family. There was a eulogy from her fiend and an opportunity for silent reflection.    

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A ceremony for a fun-loving and active matriarch, with her daughter, granddaughters and great grandchildren present. A moving visual tribute and a family huddle at the close, testimony to what she has left with her family. 

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Standing room only for many of the gathered. A popular and heart-warming man with a cheerful disposition. Dedicated to his family and married for almost 50 years. A life celebrated. 

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A ceremony for a positive and adventurous woman who overcame numerous health problems in order to fully engage with the world. An inspirational and remarkable woman greatly loved and appreciated by her family. 

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A very popular woman who lived life to the full, many people attended her funeral. She established a business with her husband in the 1970's and it is still trading today. Intelligent, straight-talking, funny, loved by three generations, a remarkable life.

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A father who had great affection for his children and grand-children and who considered that his family were his friends. Loved, mourned and missed by his children and grand-children alike. 

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A small intimate gathering for those who knew this kindly soul. One of the last of the Edwardian Teddy Boys. 

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A kind but determined man, a retired fireman, who appreciated the beauty of the world despite the tragedies he had to deal with. An appreciation that he passed onto those closest to him. His ashes to be scattered in the River Mersey.  

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A cornet solo to 'Abide with me' followed by the hymn and some moving music by Queen for this sociable and outgoing family man. An upbeat personality and a character. 

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An intimate space for close family members, with poems, eulogy and room for individual contributions during the ceremony. Family pets were also in attendance. A heart-warming ceremony for a lady who had reached 100 years of age and was of course much loved by her family. 

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A ceremony for a man who pursued his own path in order to retain his equilibrium.

A kind and gentle soul with a love of animals and a lifetime interest in trains. Mourned by his close friends and family.

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A mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother with a spiritual leaning. Someone who her family could depend on, always. Her beliefs encompassed an after-life and she is at peace.

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However, I did receive a text from the daughter which reads, ' everyone commented on your beautiful words...I will definitely recommend you to others in need.' 

A loving father, grandfather and brother with a passion for gardening and his allotment. A highly skilled carpenter with a love of nature and his dogs. The ceremony was very well attended and included two hymns and a visual tribute accompanied by the music of Jim Reeves. He leaves behind many family and friends. 

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A gifted physicist and a family man, he leaves behind his sons, grandchildren and his dear wife of 60+ years. A singular, unique character with a sharp mind. 

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This was more of a traditional ceremony with prayer, a hymn and poetry as the family required.

An independent woman who cared for her horses until Alzheimer's struck. She was deeply loved and cared for by her devoted partner..

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This was a well-attended ceremony, with hundreds in attendance. 

A quiet and unassuming man, a carpenter, a keen golfer and a family man, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Music for reflection, a poem chosen by the family. As well as sadness, a heart-warming ceremony.  

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From a humble start in life this fun-loving, charitable and caring man had an aim to live a good life and to do good, which he did. He also had a long and happy marriage to sustain him and his faith. Sadly missed by his family. 

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An optimistic, kind, patient and joyful man who persevered and worked hard for his achievements. He believed that 'anything is possible' and lived this life. Two poems were read by his family and a visual tribute was accompanied by music from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. 

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A father, grandfather and great-grandfather, married to his wife for 66 years. A caring, supportive, patient and inspirational man to his family and many others. 

The ceremony included a hymn, prayer, a time for silent reflection as well as a eulogy from the family. He leaves behind his caring and supportive family. 

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A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away at 98 years of age. All the generations gathered to reflect on her kind and loving legacy passed to her family. Two poems were read and a family eulogy accompanied the ceremony. A remarkable woman.

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A family man married for 66 years, He remained in Somerset after his National Service to run his dental practice. Reserved but sociable, a true gentleman, kind, compassionate, old-fashioned and kind. The coffin was carried in by members of a local motorcycle club on behalf of the family. The ceremony included a poem chosen by the family and music for reflection. 

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A family man who retained his sunny disposition despite his health problems. Beloved by his family. The ceremony included poetry readings from three of his grandchildren, which they did perfectly. A man who saw the good in everyone who is greatly missed.

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A family man, honesty and integrity were very important to him. A good listener and a beloved husband. Contributions from family members included a Tribute and the reading of a poem. The ceremony included a hymn, The Lord's Prayer and a visual tribute. We left the ceremony to 'Stairway to Heaven' by Led Zeppelin, one of his favourite bands. As a man he led by example. 

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A warm. loving and engaged atmosphere for this unique man who has passed too soon. A eulogy was followed by the opportunity for those gathered to give their own ministry which some chose to do. A memorable and moving celebration of life.

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A Tribute from his granddaughter and from the skittles team. A visual tribute accompanied by a live recording from his favourite, Frank Sinatra. An interesting and long life, including as a goalkeeper at QPR and also National Service at Treetops in Kenya, at the moment of the Queen's ascension to the throne.  Much loved by his children and grandchildren.     

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She managed to retain her sense of fun despite suffering both emotional and physical strain. A much-loved woman who has gone too soon. The ceremony included music for reflection from Norah Jones and a Mosiah Hancock poem as well as some uplifting memories to cherish.

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A remarkable man who lived a full and engaged life. Brought up in Swansea during the war, he graduated in aerospace engineering and taught at Bath University and Swansea University. After a long marriage, and becoming a widower, he remarried at the age of 81 and proceeded to travel the world in his eighties. He leaves behind two step-children, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A kind, patient and intelligent man whose mind was always as sharp as a pin.    

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A simple ceremony for family and friends. A mother and grandmother who always put her family first.  A strong-willed and uncompromising woman with a kind heart. She worked hard to ensure her family had what they needed and underplayed her role in all of this. The ceremony included an apt poem and music for reflection. She is greatly missed.

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A more traditional ceremony with hymns, a prayer, as well as music for reflection. Contributions in terms of a poem and a short anecdote from members of the family. A woman who belied her years, who participated fully in life and never took it for granted. A wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as comfortable playing on Nintendo with her great-grandchildren as she was playing darts in her local team. Many tears for a beloved woman.  

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An intimate gathering of family and friends held within a shorter time-frame. A beautiful Gregorian chant provided the entrance music. A life-long marriage spanning 63 years, providing certainty, safety and security for his wife who appreciated the freedom she enjoyed to pursue her own interests and hobbies. In contrast to the entrance music, we left to Scooter and 'Jumpin' all over the world ', to reflect his eclectic taste in music.      

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A contented, resourceful and strong woman, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother loved and respected by all the generations of her family. She endured and she thrived with a happy heart. Many tears at her passing.

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A ceremony that incorporated the many elements that the family requested. A eulogy from a close family member. The 'Serenity Prayer' so meaningful for the loved-one who had passed. A hymn, reflection music with a visual tribute. A live choral rendition of a 'Gaelic Blessing,' a beautiful addition to the ceremony and a silence before Committal. A creative and successful use of the space within the allotted time.

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A devoted mother and grandmother, loved and missed by her husband and family. Her daughter and grand-daughters gave their own personal eulogies. The family requested a prayer and a hymn and there was reflection music and a visual tribute. Her smile lit up every room. 

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I did however receive the following message from the family.

'The service you gave was excellent. Everyone I spoke to said how impressed they were. A brilliant farewell to M.' 

Standing room only for this popular man. Eulogies were read by his son and one of his friends. A visual tribute and a poem were included in the ceremony. A motorbike and F1 enthusiast who ran his own successful business. An honest man who believed in treating people as he would wish to be treated himself. A kind and caring husband of 54 years and a devoted and protective father.

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A dedicated husband who made caring for his wife and their wider family his priority.

Two poems were read and the music for reflection reprised that chosen on their wedding day for their first dance. His sister also contributed a eulogy that was well received. A caring, kind and conscientious man fondly remembered and missed. 

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A small and intimate gathering for the family. A brother and uncle born in Bath prior to WW2. A man who was protective of his sisters and generous to his niece. The poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling was read and 'The Long and Winding Road,' a favourite, was chosen as reflection music. 'If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two imposters just the same.' 

A woman who travelled the world and met and married her husband in Italy.

The family requested a religious ceremony for her. She had a belief in a spiritual life which was represented in the ceremony. 

Moments for silence and reflection, a personal eulogy from her brother and more traditional elements including Psalm 23.

Mourned and celebrated by her husband, son, family and friends.

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I did receive the following email from the family. 'Thank you for all your help and the caring professional way you helped to make G's funeral so meaningful. We are so grateful to you.'

A very skilled carpenter but, above all, a loving father and grandfather and a dedicated husband to his beloved wife of 65 years. A poem was written and read by his granddaughters and a visual tribute accompanied 'stranger on the shore,' A family man beloved by his family. 

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An eventful life and a long marriage of 52 years. His three grown children gave a moving tribute to their Dad, who always prioritised their wellbeing and his family. A visual tribute accompanied Mark Knopfler, 'True love will never fade', and it won't. Grandad is a star now.  

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This was a funeral for a stillborn baby girl. The Eulogy spoke of the couple's journey together, from beginnings to now. There was also space for poems, a reading and a personal letter from the parents to their beautiful baby girl. An appreciation of what has been received as well as what has been lost.    

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A much-loved Dad and Grandad who believed that 'we should treat people as we would want to be treated ourselves.' He was moral and principled, married for over 50 years and he turned his beliefs into his actions. He let his life speak. His grandson gave a moving tribute and a Seamus Heaney poem was read during the ceremony. Many tears were shed for this beloved man.  

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I did receive an unprompted email from the family. 'We thought you did a brilliant service and you came across very respectful, professional and most importantly kind and caring.' 

A well-travelled and irrepressible woman, with a talent for photography. Many of her photos can be found in the Image Library and the Bath Archive. A caring person with empathy for the underdog. A vegetarian and a keen gardener. A Spiritualist who believed in a continued future existence. She chose all the hymns and music for the ceremony prior to her passing. Her ashes are to be scattered at Kew Gardens. A beloved mother and grandmother. 

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A beloved mother to 3 children and 5 grandchildren who grew up in the war years. A talent for Art and English, she worked as a proof-reader in her younger days. A poem was written by her son for the ceremony and traditional elements of a hymn and prayer were included as the family wished. Despite suffering from dementia, she was able to remember and recite poetry even in her latter days. Mourned and missed by her family.  

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A beautiful baby girl whose time was too brief.

Poems were read, music for reflection held everyone in the space and a loving contribution from her parents formed part of the ceremony.

Love, only love in your lifetime.

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A very well-attended funeral ceremony for a much-loved and respected man. A loving and thoughtful husband  and a kind dad and step-dad. He was known for his local radio show and karaoke evenings. A poem was read and some unique pieces of music were chosen by the family for the ceremony. A celebration of life as well as an opportunity for many people to gather to grieve. 

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A family man who excelled at sport as a youngster. He worked hard and achieved much in his professional life. Married for 55 years with two children and two grandchildren. An honest man, a gentleman, a big personality who believed in helping others. Tributes from his brother and a friend. The family also chose three hymns, the Lord's prayer and psalm 23 as well as a visual tribute. The ceremony concluded with close family at the burial plot with a traditional committal preceded by some silence. A life lived to the full. 

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A very well-attended funeral, standing room only, for a popular local man who has passed too soon. As well as sadness there were many moments of shared humour for those in attendance. A poem was read on behalf of his grandchildren and a tribute was read on behalf of his children. A visual tribute accompanied a Bob Marley song and The Lord's Prayer followed.  The Eulogy also focused on his parents, in attendance, who have experienced both family joy and sadness in their 65 years of marriage. I received an unprompted message from them following the Wake. 'Everyone was impressed with the Service and very complimentary towards you.'  A remarkable couple. A genuine celebration of life alongside the opportunity to grieve.     

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A loving wife, mother and grandmother who put the care of others before herself. As well as a working career, she was the secretary of the local swimming club and was awarded the Bar to the Medal of Merit in 2021 for outstanding service to scouting. The ceremony included a family tribute, a poem chosen by the family, a visual tribute and The Lord's Prayer. She let her life speak through her words and her actions.

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An inspirational woman who fled from Burma in the 1950's with her family to start a new life in London.

Tenacious and resilient, an example to her whole family, children, grandchildren ,and great grandchildren. A love of cooking, gardening and her animals. She had a great love for her family and them for her. Many songs were played, family members spoke and a celebration of her life was completed by holding hands and dancing to 'Oh Happy Day.'  My God is with me. Wherever I go my God goes with me.'  

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Tributes from four family members followed by a eulogy for this very honourable man who dedicated his life to his wife and family. Married for 66 years and beloved by his wife, children and grandchildren. A visual tribute accompanied by 'Diamonds' by Rihanna, a hymn and the Lord's Prayer also formed part of the ceremony. A love that grew and did not diminish.