Michelle Harvey Life Celebrant

11/06/2026

So, donation made to The National Trust. Trees planted in memory of the dads names I was sent. If you still want your dads name added, please let me know and I will add to the list.

🙏💜🙏🌿🌳

10/06/2026

More photos to follow, but thr most moving and emotional day.

I was honoured to have been asked to help with this, and with the help of in his role as Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Orpington, we were able to find a Bugler for The Last Post, and a Standard Bearer to recognise his military service during the 1st World War, where ge served in India and Mesapotamia.

It was such a moving and emotional afternoon, finally laying to rest a man who was never allowed a proper funeral, due to how he died.

Walter James Burley 1881 - 1920 may you rest in peace.

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

So, I will be planting some trees in National Trust Woodlands again, in memory of all the Dads we have loved and lost.

With Father's Day coming up on 21st June, it can be a tough time for us, those who are left behind.

So I want to do something positive and plant a couple of trees through the National Trust initiative.

Please leave your Dads name below in the comments. I will try to add every dads name I'm given, to the National Trust....I will post the certificate on here, once I have done it.

06/06/2026

Not my poem, but one I absolutely love ❤️

What do you think...?

06/06/2026

Well done to SAIF independent funeral directors for highlighting this.....

The Law Commission recommends new burial methods are approved through secondary legislation.

05/06/2026

After reading his story, and then listening to Dvorak's "Going Home", I have to say, I cried.

Watch this space..... ill keep you posted....

05/06/2026

I' d love to hear yours. What's one story about someone you've loved that still makes you smile today? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Have a lovely weekend 🙏💜🙏

04/06/2026

Volunteers Week.... recognising all those who give their time voluntary to worthy causes.

So a BIG shout out to our helpers.....

Phil, Carole, Jacky, Gary, Ann, Michelle and others who drop in & help.

Our next Bereavement Cafe is on 25th June at Orpington Village Hall 11.45 to 1.30pm

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03/06/2026

Being a Celebrant draws on many life skills.

Listening is one of them.... but also getting a feel for a person is important too.

Its part of the role I love, a bit of detective work, piecing things together and doing my homework. It can take a lot of hours of work, but I love it.

🙏💜🙏

02/06/2026

I got this lovely email from a funeral arranger today, which meant the absolute world to me. I haven't been working with this company for very long, so to have received this was such a lovely surprise.

Every family I look after, I give 100% to, so when it is recognised, especially by a funeral arranger, it means the absolute world to me.

🙏💜🙏

02/06/2026

A lovely review left for me.... 🙏💜🙏

31/05/2026

I often take a moment to sit on a walk, take in the beauty of the place around me, but wish I could share that moment with those I have lost.

So, I imagine they are sat with me, and in my head, I have a conversation with them.

It helps, massively, I tell them they are missed, that life has changed a lot since they've been gone, and that they aren't forgotten. I also tell them what's been going on since they left.

Who would you have a conversation with, and what would you say?

30/05/2026

A lovely email to receive ###

28/05/2026

Regret can really complicate our grief.

We sometimes put off saying something that needs to be said, for fear of many things.....

But we are sometimes robbed of having the opportunity to say it, if a loved one passes.

And then we live with regret and grief combined.

I recently saw a post on Facebook of someone who had lost a friend, and they also said they were sorry and that they loved them. But they also said that it was too late....

Tell those who need to be told that you love them

Say sorry if it needs to be said

Thank those who deserve your appreciation.

Don't leave it too late

27/05/2026

When things are planned, requests are known, and we can focus on our grief. The death of a loved one, whether expected or sudden can be just a little bit easier to cope with if we know what they wanted.

27/05/2026

What ideas have you had for a unique send off??

Share them below....⬇️⬇️⬇️

25/05/2026

Great advice from Kay Thomas Counselling , not everyone enjoys the Bank Holidays

23/05/2026

100%....

Have a blessed weekend people 💜🙏💜

22/05/2026

Its the little touches - a small, informative wedding, 24 guests, a ceremony written to reflect the two people who are saying "I do"..... so romantic ✨️💚

22/05/2026

A very different ceremony this afternoon....

👰‍♀ and 🤵

⛪️ 💍

Eek, so excited!!

22/05/2026

When I arrive to take a funeral service, I see many people arrive and greet each other with hugs. Its such a universal thing that we do as humans, to embrace. It says so many things....

✨️ I'm here for you
✨️ You are loved
✨️ You are not alone in your grief
✨️ I have no words, but here is my love
✨️ I'm so sorry

I love to see people embrace, hugs heal us and let us know we are loved.

Hugs someone today, and see how it makes them feel

Sending hugs to you all on this bank holiday weekend.

🫂✨️💜

21/05/2026

Honoured to have been asked to take the funeral service of a much loved and respected fire fighter today, who served many years in the LFB. 🚒

He was also a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother as well as a much loved friend and colleague.

The LFB did him proud today.... 👏

21/05/2026

Another example....

Well done to the campaign by SAIF independent funeral directors

21/05/2026

Our Bereavement Cafe will be OPEN on Thursday 28th May, 11.45am to 1.30pm at Orpington Village Hall

We look forward to seeing you all there, there is nothing to pay, our doors are open, our trained & qualified counsellors will be ready to chat with you, and there is tea, coffee and biscuits aplenty.

* TEA * COFFEE * BISCUITS * SUPPORT *