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May 11
3 min

Funerals during the CoronaVirus restrictions

We are living through unprecedented times. As I write this, restrictions continue on the number of family members able to attend a funera...

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Talking death & funeral options - make your end of life Your choice

Claire Sunderland

Mar 30
5 min

Talking death & funeral options - make your end of life Your choice

For many, death has become a taboo subject. We think of death as something to be feared, something we don’t understand and certainly some...

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Resomation – a gentler, greener end of life choice

Claire Sunderland

Sep 27, 2019
2 min

Resomation – a gentler, greener end of life choice

Yesterday I visited the Resomation facility in Pudsey, Yorkshire and I am delighted to share what I learned about this exciting new end o...

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Can a tattoo help with the grieving process?

Claire Sunderland

Aug 29, 2019
2 min

Can a tattoo help with the grieving process?

After my stepson Nick died, my son and I got matching tattoos in his memory. It's a great way to remember a loved one. This article, writ...

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How I manage two concurrent businesses - a holistic, person-centred approach

Claire Sunderland

Aug 3, 2019
4 min

How I manage two concurrent businesses - a holistic, person-centred approach

I feel completely privileged to be welcomed into families at a life event that is special for them – whether that is to celebrate the life o

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Talking about death - what is a Death Café?

Claire Sunderland

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

Talking about death - what is a Death Café?

The idea behind the Cafés is to simply give people a respectful and confidential space to talk about anything related to death.

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How does Soul Plan help my work as a Celebrant?

Claire Sunderland

May 24, 2019
1 min

How does Soul Plan help my work as a Celebrant?

A reading not only helps the couple gain a deeper understanding of each other, it also adds a completely unique element to the ceremony!

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Claire Sunderland

May 24, 2019
1 min

What is a Lifecycle Celebrant?

I choose to brand myself as a 'Lifecycle Celebrant' as, for me, all these events are celebrations of life, a life that is a repeating cycle

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