Last Word Celebrant is the blog for Andrew Jackson, an independent funeral celebrant based in beautiful countryside between Bristol and Bath. I conduct funeral ceremonies for families looking for a personal and heart-felt farewell for their loved one. I take time to listen, find out what ideas the family may have and then help to compose a ceremony that is moving and memorable. I am also available for handfasting wedding ceremonies in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset area.
Thursday, 23 July 2015
Work Life & Death Balances
Apologies for the silence in recent months. You may have guessed that the lack of posts is often indicative of increased 'busy-ness'...this year has been incredibly intense and it has been a challenge finding time for me to recharge in-between helping families through their grief and navigating the emotional challenges of the funeral. I'm sure most celebrants would agree that we don't feel the grief in the same intensity as the families - if we did, it would become incredibly difficult to help. But neither is it 'all in a days work' - absorbing some of the sadness is just part of the role. So the blog has been pushed to one side whilst I've tried to create a better balance. But I will try to post more often over the coming months. If you have any questions about my role as a celebrant do please ask.
Andrew Jackson is an Independent celebrant available to conduct ceremonies in the Bristol, Bath and surrounding area.
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Welcome back! For what it's worth, (probably not much, because what do I know?), I think the blog should always take a back seat. The most important thing is doing what you do best - supporting, advising and being there for people. (I was trying to avoid that last bit, but couldn't think of a better phrase). As I said, what do I know? (Rhetorical question)
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