Ceremonies With Annie
“Grief only exists where love lived first.” ~ Francesca Cox
Hello and Welcome
I can only imagine that if you’re reading these words it’s, probably, because
your world has been shattered through the loss of a loved one.
So, I’d like to begin by offering my deepest condolences
along with a huge ‘virtual’ hug ♡
I have a little bit of an understanding of how you might be feeling since I lost my Mum a few years ago.
Her death was not unexpected.
Yet . . . it left me reeling and totally daunted by all of those ‘have to do’s’ that are necessary after somebody passes.
I was fortunate to have been supported and guided by a gem of a Funeral Arranger at the time. She encouraged me to create and lead, what was, a truly memorable ceremony for Mum.
Following this, I began my own personal journey of discovery gaining a role within a funeral directors as well as taking the opportunity to train as a Funeral Celebrant.
And now, by weaving all of this into the varied experiences I’ve gained throughout my lifetime’s work, I am able to offer you the support and guidance that you might be looking for or needing at this time . . .
Hello, I’m Annie Barber
And as I reflect back over a rich and varied career, I know that I have been so fortunate to have worked in a number of roles.
Whatever and wherever these have been, the core essence of my work has always been in my desire and ability to support people and their families through pivotal, life changing moments.
And this, most definitely, continues in my work as a Funeral Celebrant
“With The End In Mind”
Events, meet ups, information, blog posts and a podcast to open up the opportunities to have those compassionate (and very necessary) conversations around dying and death.
‘Q&A Evening at Ely Scout Centre
on 16th April, 6.30pm
Bring your queries,
Ask your questions,
Leave with the information you need.
‘With The End In Mind’ ~ Spring Gathering at the beautiful GreenAcres Colney Living Memorial Park, on the outskirts of Norwich.
‘With The End In Mind’ Event (Swaffham ‘25)
Memories of a special day and some of those who helped to make it so 💜
(Click on images to find out more)
GreenAcres Colney Living Memorial Park
Carol Bantick ~ Soul Midwife
Heart Torn Keepsakes
Melanie Wellard ~ Celebrant
Lorna Vyse Author
East of England Coop Funerals
Like to know more?
If you’re interested in knowing more about the ‘With The End In Mind’ (either as a visitor or as a potential exhibitor) and wish to be informed of upcoming events - then pop your details in the box below and we can keep connected!
Handmade ‘Farewell Ceremony’ Gifts & Favours
Sometimes, the day of a ceremony can go by in a ‘bit of a blur’ . . . and so it’s always been my ‘thing’ to gift my families a reminder of the service.
For them to keep and revisit - if they so wish.
And it is always my pleasure to do so.
And I’d like to extend the offer to you too.
So, if you’d like to have bespoke memorial seed packets, orders of service or have the words of the service created into a memorial booklet, pop me an email and I’ll get designing!
Latest Blogs Here!
Celebrant Led Funerals . . . How does a celebrant make a farewell ceremony truly meaningful?
How are incredible and empowered women creating essential changes within the funeral world?
Kind Words . . .
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"Hope you keep bringing joy into people's lives during their worst times Annie. It takes a special person to do that"
TE
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"Annie, I just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful service yesterday and for your kindness during the last couple of weeks. It was a pleasure to meet you and I'm very glad that we got to have you perform 'R's" service"
KB
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"Thank you for giving 'R' a special send off today. It was like a light for us in the darkest of times."
IM
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"I just wanted to thank you again for the lovely service you arranged and conducted for my husband. It was everything we wanted and imagined it would be. You helped make a very hard day easier. "
JM
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" . . . thanks especially to you, for your work in advance to know and understand 'L' and for such a beautiful presentation at both services"
DL
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"Thank you Annie for all the attention you paid to our wishes that enabled us to give 'B' the send off she deserved (and would have enjoyed!")"
PG
Please get in touch if you’d like to know more about how I might support you . . . or if you’d like to arrange a chat.
I look forward to hearing from you
Annie xx
