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Blue Mountains Celebrant

Locality: Wentworth Falls, New South Wales

Phone: +61 425 340 666

Address: 41 Parkes Street 2782 Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

Website: http://bluemountainscelebrant.com.au

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25.01.2022 When in London , if you want to escape the hustle and bustle ... experience some history , see interesting architecture, a bit of nature and even some wildlife ... Checkout one of the many cemeteries... Highgate Cemetery in north London is definitely a must, West Cemetery can only be visited via guided tour so make sure to book before going... Hauntingly Beautiful !!! ... Photo taken by ME in August 2019 with all of the filters available, makes the photo look rather old. #highgatecemetery #cemetery #magnificentsevencemeteries #cross #gravestone #angel #london #hauntinglybeautiful #history #grade1 #historicpark #angel #treevines #tranquil #blackandwhitephoto

25.01.2022 Funeral flowers are special because they are sent both to celebrate the life of the deceased and to comfort the ones left behind. Both objectives can be achieved through color. Regardless of the type of flower selected for funeral arrangements, the color of the flowers is symbolic and oftentimes more important than the flower itself, steeped in tradition that dates back thousands of years. : Orange is a bold color, symbolizing energy, enthusiasm and warmth. Tones range from vermilion to ginger. Orange flowers are perfect for celebrating the life of someone who showed confidence, satisfaction and a passion for life. : #orange #colormeaning #funeralflower #dahlia #orangedahlia #boldcolor #confidence #passionforlife #energy #enthusiasm #warmth

25.01.2022 The power of music cannot be underestimated. Music unites people, evokes memories of certain stages in their life, it brings joy, sadness and sets the tone. What would you want your funeral song to be? Think about creating a playlist of your life, so when the time comes your family will have this beautiful gift that will remind them of you during this special time. Its a beautiful gift for your loved ones.... Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. Victor Hugo For more information on Choosing the Right Funeral Music , click on the link above, then click on Blog for that article. Photo is of Julia & Jay from @diamondstrings1 performing at a Blue Mountains winter wedding at #evergladesleura Diamond Strings is the perfect, sophisticated accompaniment for any event. The passionate string ensemble specialises in elegant solo and duo violin performances. Photo taken by the super talented Jeff @jeffdaviesphotographer #diamondstrings1 #diamondstrings #violinduo #sydneylivemusic #everglades #nationaltrust #violinists #violin #funeralmusic

25.01.2022 I love a classic white coffin with a pastel floral arrangement on top . ALWAYS beautiful floral arrangements @wildeivyflowers ... #whitecoffin #coffin #floralspray #floralarrangement #funeral

24.01.2022 A few months ago, a family introduced me to a beautiful poem which was published in 1930 by Minnie L. Brockenreg in her book of poems entitled A Pocket of Pearls. The poem is The Lure of the Blue Mountains. The poem has become a bit of a hit . Its been read out at a burial, memorial service and last Friday, 15 November, a cremation service. It seems to speak to those who hold 'The Blue Mountains' close to their hearts. : : The lure of the Blue Mountains... : Oh! The grandeur of our mountains with their tinted mists of blue, : Floating down the valleys with a loveliness sublime; : While the colours in the strata seem always fresh, and new; : Resisting all the onslaughts by the ruthless hand of time. : When the sun shines on the hill-tops, and the dells are deep in shade, : Tis then the bright winged parrots, and the magpies love to meet, : While the music of the water from some sparkling cool cascade : Makes a delightful symphony of mystic sounds most sweet. : Oh! Who could breathe the perfume of our wattle-scented breeze : Without a grand Te Deum chanting to his Soul? : Or gaze upon the golden glint of blossoms mid the trees, : And doubt heavens Architect had planned the whole. : Theres beauty in the silver mist, when storm clouds roll away, : As it nestles neath the mountains base like ocean foam; : Then it floats towards the summit in a most elusive way, : Until the passing sunbeams claim it for their own. : But the stateliness of rocky craigs which tower toward the sky, : Or the depths of verdant canyons hidden from the sun, : Or the singing of the sunlit streams as they go rushing by. : Are not the only merits which our mountains blue have won. : For the breeze which fans their massive sides and sways their gum trees tall, : Often had carried on its wings a most effective balm : To the folk whose health is waning, and whose chance of life is small; : It offers restoration, and gainst illness works a charm. : : : #bluemountainspoem #1930s #poem #funeralpoem #memorialpoem #leuramemorialgardens #funeralservice #cremationservice #coffin

24.01.2022 Blue Mountains City Council has 9 cemeteries , in which 8 are active . The bush land style cemeteries date back to the 1880s tell many stories about the cultural heritage of the Blue Mountains . : : In this photo , I am at Springwood cemetery located on 4 hectares in a peaceful , idyllic setting next to the Springwood golf course. The earliest known burial dates to 1886 and artist and writer Norman Lindsay is buried at this location. :... : One of my favorite poems is the following from Mary Elizabeth Frye . : : Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die : #bluemountainscelebrant #historiccemetery #australiancemetery #springwoodnsw #maryelizabethfrye #funeralcelebrant See more

24.01.2022 #griefquote #vickiharrisonquote

23.01.2022 Theres something special about a white hearse . Always a pleasure to work with Tom and Jo @gracefuneralssydney . : #farewell #whitehearse #leuramemorialgardens #gracefunerals #bluemountainsfunerals #bluemountainscelebrant

23.01.2022 Ceremony zoomed , streamed , filmed , videoed nothing left to chance as Chris @simplifiedmedia covered all avenues . #newnormal #funeralceremony #leuramemorialgardens #zoomed #streamed

20.01.2022 Its challenging to comfort families while maintaining your social distance , but Ive found direct eye contact and hand over my heart has worked well. Though NSW, Australia is now at phase 3 with CovidSafe, where funerals can now have 100 people attend, all attendees must record their contact details and the 4 square metre rule applies inside the venue. The rule determines the maximum number of people allowed on the premises or attending an event. ... IN the Leura Memorial Gardens Chapel only 34 guests can attend the funeral inside the chapel, this excludes funeral staff. Guests who are standing outside of the chapel must adhere to the 1.5 meter social distancing rule. #covidsafe #covidfuneral #leuramemorialgardens #leurachapel #funeral #whenisthisgoingtoend

20.01.2022 Last photo taken of our #gorgeousgingercat Phoenix at home . Hes not been well the last few months and his arthritis has become even more debilitating. Didnt realize it would be so hard saying goodbye . : ... love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation . Khalil Gibran : 16 October 2008 - 25 July 2019 ... : #rip #gingercat #nomorepain #betterplacenow See more

20.01.2022 Just before Kevin passed away, he told his family not to worry about a funeral but that he would like his ashes scattered somewhere in the Blue Mountains. We found a private spot and had an intimate Ashes Scattering ceremony. When family members receive their love ones ashes, the process of letting go of the ashes is also a process of retellingand celebratingtheir life story. It is a gradual letting go, but it is also a way of bringing the loved one even closer. ,... by selecting several of the most meaningful and memorable spots, commemorating their loved one by retracing their happiest moments. For many, there is no more profound way to honor a loved ones memory. As Kevin was fond of the occasional shot of whisky, just before the Ashes were scattered, we toasted to his life and each had a shot. It was actually quite a cold day, snowing a few hours later, so the whisky warmed us all up. #ashesscattering #memorialceremony #honoringalife #honouringalife #initmateceremony

20.01.2022 As we are paying for Phoenix , my mum looks at the sign and asks is that for us? The receptionist nods and we start again . How #thoughtful . : Thank you #wentworthfallsvet . : #ripphoenix #goodbye

19.01.2022 My very first funeral as funeral staff for Blue Mountains Funerals was at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Penrith in 2007 . Just discovered a few days ago that columbarium niches are located just on the side of the church. There is even a historic cemetery in the back. ... What is a Columbarium? A columbarium is a wall, room, or building with niches that store cremation urns. Similar in purpose to a mausoleum (which holds non-cremated remains), the columbarium is a sacred final resting place and should be treated with the same respect. What is a Columbarium Niche? Also known as a cremation niche, a columbarium niche is a single compartment within the columbarium that holds a person’s cremated remains. #penrithchurch #columbarium #niche #cremationniche #columbariumniche #anglicanchurch

18.01.2022 #irvingberlinquote #canva #thesongisended #butthemelodylingerson

17.01.2022 The Faulconbridge General Cemetery is an early cemetery in the Blue Mountains and contains monuments to a number of important citizens in the history of Faulconbridge, most notably the grave of Sir Henry Parkes who established the cemetery and features a central obelisk monument. : : Sir Henry Parkes was a dominant political figure in Australia during the second half of the 19th century, often called the father of Australian federation. He served five terms as premier of Ne...w South Wales between 1872 and 1891. : #historiccemetery #australiancemetery #australianpremier #politicalfigure #sirhenryparkes #australianhistory #faulconbridge #australiansw See more

17.01.2022 #lovequote #hermanhessequote #iknowwhatloveis #becauseofyou

17.01.2022 On Tuesday the 25th June , I will present 2 hours of Whats your Funeral Song on my radio show Lifes Rich Tapestry from 8-10 pm AEDT on the FM dial 89.1 or via streaming www.rbm.org . Ill be taking a few months break so I can finish my book , which has come back from the editors and is requiring a major re-write !!! ... need to #focus , will still be conducting ceremonies as required ... will return to the airwaves once my book is officially published !!! Send me your song requests !!! : Photo taken by ME on @pocruises : #radioshow #whatsyourfuneralsong #funeralsong #communityradio

17.01.2022 Gorgeous cherry blossom tree outside doctors office today . : Grateful for living in the Blue Mountains !!!

17.01.2022 Cemeteries are magnets for euphemism. Patrick Caulfield 1936-2005 was an English painter and printmaker associated with the Pop Art movement, his gravestone can be seen as the artists last and most characteristic work. #highgatecemetery #highgateeast #patrickcaulfield #deadtombstone #dead #blackandwhitephoto #blackandwhitecemeteryphoto

15.01.2022 Beautiful send off for today , though only 9 guests in the chapel , we had about 15 check in via zoom . Starting from Friday , 20 will be allowed at funerals in NSW. Gorgeous casket cover by Lisa @wildeivyflowers Condolence bouquet by Edith @floral_ink_bluemountains ... #funeral #cremation #leuramemorialgardens #leura @ Leura Memorial Gardens & Crematorium See more

14.01.2022 Always a pleasure to work with Jo @gracefuneralssydney .. Beautiful ceremony for a lovely woman who lived a full 86 years. #leuramemorialgardens #gracefunerals #bluemountainsfunerals

14.01.2022 What a lovely surprise to find this well kept cemetery , located at the back of the quaint Church of St George in Mt Wilson . #australiancemetery #mtwilson

14.01.2022 On this mornings walk , Lucky (my foxy cross dog ) was smelling something a bit too long ... I went to investigate and found this #ringtailpossumbaby clinging to its dead mum ... immediately called my son and he gently put both animals in box ... and we were off to #wentworthfallsvet who will get the baby ringtail to WIRES . : #wildliferesuce #wildlifeinformation #rescue #educationservice #WIRES #australianpossums #bluemountainswildlife

13.01.2022 Glorious blue skies today (photo taken from my verandah) thought I would take a walk and almost stepped on SNAKE !!! Yikes - It was lazily sunning itself on the Nature Track needless to say I might just take a walk around the neighbourhood !!! Someone just told me it was good luck to see a snake ... hmmm ?!!!... #back2thebluemtns #wentworthfalls #blueskies See more

13.01.2022 It’s challenging to comfort families while maintaining your social distance , but I’ve found direct eye contact and hand over my heart has worked well. Though NSW, Australia is now at phase 3 with CovidSafe, where funerals can now have 100 people attend, all attendees must record their contact details and the 4 square metre rule applies inside the venue. The rule determines the maximum number of people allowed on the premises or attending an event. ... IN the Leura Memorial Gardens Chapel only 34 guests can attend the funeral inside the chapel, this excludes funeral staff. Guests who are standing outside of the chapel must adhere to the 1.5 meter social distancing rule. #covidsafe #covidfuneral #leuramemorialgardens #leurachapel #funeral #whenisthisgoingtoend

10.01.2022 https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/just-in-case A Pecha Kucha presentation I did almost 7 years ago, but still relevant.

10.01.2022 #deathquote #memoryquote #heartachequote #lovequote

09.01.2022 My very first funeral as funeral staff for Blue Mountains Funerals was at St. Stephens Anglican Church in Penrith in 2007 . Just discovered a few days ago that columbarium niches are located just on the side of the church. There is even a historic cemetery in the back. ... What is a Columbarium? A columbarium is a wall, room, or building with niches that store cremation urns. Similar in purpose to a mausoleum (which holds non-cremated remains), the columbarium is a sacred final resting place and should be treated with the same respect. What is a Columbarium Niche? Also known as a cremation niche, a columbarium niche is a single compartment within the columbarium that holds a persons cremated remains. #penrithchurch #columbarium #niche #cremationniche #columbariumniche #anglicanchurch

07.01.2022 There are too many AMAZING things to list about having your wedding at the idyllic @seclusions_bluemts but the best has got to be that VIEW!!! Love the idea of varied flower bouquets. Storm @dawwty and her bride tribes bouquets were all different.... Photo by the talented duo Julia & Dan @swoonweddings . Jess @the_golden_dandelion put together these super fab bouquets. . Brides dress @penrithbridalcentre Bridesmaid dress @esther.com.au Married by ME . . #weddingbouquetidea #floralcolours #weddingceremonyidea #rydal #bluemountainsflorist #bluemountainsstylist #southernhighlandsphotographers #sydneyweddingphotographer #gorgeousweddingbouquets #burstofcolours

07.01.2022 Lisa @wildeivyflowers always creates lovely floral casket covers . : : Beautiful ceremony for an older man who loved life , his family and friends . :... #australiannativesflowers #leuramemorialgardens #bluemountainsflorist #funeralcasketspray #funeralcasketflowers #bluemountainsfuneral See more

06.01.2022 #lifequote #ralphwaldoemersonquote

06.01.2022 Gorgeous floral spray @kirraweeflower for a funeral today celebrating the life of a 99 year old woman . It is often said when those who are very old die "They had a good innings". This may be comforting to some people, but it does not make it necessarily easier to accept the loss. ... Lives that have been intimately intertwined, such as an immediate family member or extended relative, cannot possibly be separated without pain, whatever the relationship, parts of them will live on in those left behind. #funeralflowers #funeralspray #honoringlife #honoringalifewelllived #almost100 #99years

04.01.2022 #drseussquote #dontcrybecauseitsover #smilebecauseithappened

01.01.2022 After 3 years , I finally have updated my blog posts and added audio to 2 older posts . Click on the link above and then click blogs. Would love any feedback either DM or comment. ... #personalblog #funeralblog #planningyourfuneral See more

01.01.2022 Celtic Crosses are scattered throughout @highgate_cemetery . Few symbols are as recognizable as the Celtic Cross as the embodiment of Celtic Christianity. : Photo taken by ME #nofilterneeded . .... From www.gotquestions.org Irish legend says that the Celtic cross was first introduced by Saint Patrick, who was attempting to convert the pagan Irish to Christianity. Some of these pagans worshiped the sun, so it is said that Patrick combined the Christian cross with the circular pattern of the sun as a way to associate light and life with the Christian cross in the minds of his converts. Another story has Patrick marking the pagan symbol of the moon goddess (a circle) with a cross, and blessing the stone, making the first Celtic cross. Another theory suggests that, by laying the symbol of the cross over the symbol of the sun, Christians were illustrating the supremacy of Christ over the sun god or moon goddess. Other explanations of the origin of the Celtic cross abound. ... : : #highgatecemeteryeast #cemetery #celticcrossgravestone #celticcross #magnificentsevencemeteries #londoncemetery #highgate