Rosy Holt - Independent Family and Funeral Celebrant

15/05/2026

I did a service well out of my area yesterday, the funeral of a friend, how nice to find a designated parking space. I felt very important, for a minute or two!

06/05/2026

Thank you for an interesting evening and sharing the new technology. The way of things to come in the funeral world is just beginning.

16/04/2026

Some years ago at a funeral I was given some seeds to plant in memory of the deceased. I planted the seeds at the side of a path in my garden and memories of my friend bloom each year.

20/03/2026

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the First Day of Spring

15/03/2026

Whether your Mum is living or has passed, whether you are making memories or remembering. Remember it isn't just blood that makes a mother, so if you were or are previlged enough to have a mother figure in your life, celebrate and think of how blessed you are.

11/03/2026

This tulip seen this morning growing tall and proud reminded me that even given the hardest conditions there is always hope.

08/03/2026

To Women everywhere who are celebrating, have a wonderful International Women's Day

04/03/2026

I paused for thought yesterday at a remark made by a man as he left the crematorium, he thanked me for the service and then said "I am not sad **** lived a long and good life, but I am so glad I paid my respects". Paying respects is still so important to some, I wonder is paying respects more important than saying goodbye?

17/02/2026

If you are looking for a way to celebrate a Mum who is no longer with us, this might be an option..........

𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 💐

This service is open to the public and is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the lives of mothers and mother figures who are no longer with us, but who remain in our hearts and memories.

📆 Saturday 14 March
🕚 11am-12pm
📍 Oak Hill Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium

The service is open to all, regardless of faith or belief, and there is no charge to attend. Visitors can come and go as they please.

16/02/2026

Someone asked me today if people still "dress up" for a funeral. I don't think they do, nor do the majority of mourners wear black, is it a good thing or a bad thing? Does it really matter? Not as much as being present and paying respects I feel.