Simon Willson Independent Civil Celebrant

03/01/2024

03/01/2024

And so as the sun sets on 2023 we look forward to the year ahead. Having just been lucky enough to spend a few weeks in the sun with my family down under we created so many more happy memories, moments full of laughter, special times with grandchildren swimming and on the beach, seeing my nephew Barney for the first time and oh finding a bit of time to have a few beers along the way.
As a celebrant sitting down with families and hearing their stories and memories they have made along their journeys is always such a rewarding experience.
So to all my family, friends and work colleagues, I urge you all in 2024 to make special memories, laugh and enjoy every moment as best you can. 🥂🍻🌅🌄

05/12/2023

Today I had the privilege of taking the funeral service of the father of a friend of mine who I have been mates with since the start of secondary school days and also the service of a gentleman whose family created a very fitting final celebration by all taking part themselves in the service.

Being a part of these services is both humbling and rewarding and enables me to reflect on how lucky I am to be able to play my part in the final send off for these lovely people.

Tomorrow, Emma and I head off to see our family on the other side of the world to spend Christmas with them in Australia. Special times to be spent with the children and grandchildren to create so many memories to be able to look back upon.

I am so grateful to all the funeral directors and crematorium staff who support me in what I do and who care for their loved ones with such respect and dignity and who make such a difference to so many peoples lives.

I am also grateful to my fellow celebrants who again are such a huge support to all around them.

To those families who I have had the privilege of being able to celebrate your loved ones farewell, I trust that you will have the love and support of your families at this time of year and can reflect on those who are not at the table this year and raise a glass to them.

I wish you all a truly wonderful Christmas with your families and those dearest to you and a happy and healthy 2024.

Simon

25/10/2023

On Monday afternoon I was able to talk to the Option B support group in Bourne at the Don't Lose Hope Cafe. It was so rewarding to be asked to play a part in such an open discussion and meet some very lovely people who have taken that huge step in opening up to how they feel and sharing with others who have had suffered grief.
Grief is an overwhelming emotion which many find hard to talk about and this group have been provided with an environment by the Don't Lose Hope Cafe that they feel safe to share in with others. Feel free to reach out if you or anyone you know would like any more information about this group.

14/09/2023

I have recently been lucky enough to have played my part in two beautiful wedding ceremonies.
One for my nephew Jack and his beautiful bride Alix Wycherley and the other for the very lovely Stuart and SJ Tough. Both very different ceremonies and both very magical in their own unique and personal ways.
I am also very pleased to be able to play a part in I Do With You ceremonies, a venture started out by a fellow celebrant and good friend Sid Bridges.
Should you or anyone you know be thinking about taking that next step in your lives and want to celebrate that special day in your own way please reach out by messaging me or check out the link below to find out more.

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30/07/2023

Well the ☀️ has set on a fabulous week in Paphos with Emma Willson. So proud and happy to have played my part in the celebration of two beautiful people joining together in marriage. My nephew Jack Wycherley and his stunning wife Alix Rose Wycherley had the day of their lives and I was blessed to have been a part of it . Holidays are always a great time to relax and reflect on what is important in our lives and to combine this with the wedding was truly magical. 🌅☀️🥰

17/10/2022

So the sun has gone down on some very special family time in Australia. So many wonderful memories created to add to those already in the collection. Back to work today feels that much easier knowing I am surrounded by loving and generous family and friends and doing something I love to do to, passing special memories on that other families have made together.