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My blog features my thoughts on celebrancy and articles on grief and death.

TRUDY KELLY Celebrant

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Naming your baby – things to think about

I have a relatively unusual name – it’s also spelt a little differently. The more common spellings are Trudie or Trudi. My parents though were sensible and decided that it needed to be spelt with a ‘y’ so it fitted with my surname. Their thought process was it would be hard for a child to…

A Christening or a Naming Ceremony? You can choose what’s right for you.

It’s an exciting time – you’ve had a baby and really want to celebrate. But you’re not religious so a traditional christening doesn’t feel right? Christenings and baptisms have been around in the Christian faith since the 3rd century. They’re based in religion, involve the ritual of water being poured or sprinkled over the…

Do we talk about our wishes…?

At the end of the newscaster George Alagiah’s life, he dictated to his wife the words he wanted to be read aloud at his memorial service. This made sure he was part of that ceremony and it’s clear that he had discussed his wishes with his family. When someone dies, there’s a whole host of…

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Why does my logo have a butterfly?

I chase butterflies every summer – usually with a camera, hoping they will settle and I get the perfect shot of their detail while they’re still for a moment. They inspire us with their minute detail and the power in their wings. When I started to look at my branding, it was a very…

What does an independent funeral celebrant do?

A funeral celebrant can make sure an end-of-life ceremony is truly personal and unique. To celebrate a life, mark a passing and bring comfort and hope to families and friends. Today there is more choice in what you can do when someone dies. But not everyone knows that. There is always a long list of…