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Ask a Celebrant

Ask a Celebrant

Written by: Dinah Liversidge & Berni Benton
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Ask a Celebrant with Berni and Dinah. We're Celebrants. We create celebrations of love and life.We get asked a lot about what people can and can't have a ceremony or celebration for. We're going to share our thoughts, experiences and ideas to answer your questions on topics from relationship celebrations to funeral and life celebrations.

© 2025 Ask a Celebrant
Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Direct Cremations - considering choices and impact
    Aug 25 2025

    In this episode Berni and Dinah talk about direct cremations. There has been an increase in these services and our concern is that the long-term implications are not really explained, or considered, when these are recommended.

    Join us as we talk about what a direct cremation is, who to speak to about arranging one that feels caring and appropriate and what you can do to make sure those left behind have a chance to gather and express their shared grief.

    Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/

    Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/

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    26 mins
  • Helping people with specific needs at a time of loss
    Aug 14 2024

    In this episode Berni and Dinah talk about their experience working with families who have specific or special needs.

    Death is a very challenging time for everyone, and if you consider additional needs for those with a disability or who live with challenges, it can be highly traumatic.

    We look at ideas and little ways we, in the profession, can do better.

    Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/

    Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/

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    35 mins
  • Community matters
    May 22 2024

    In this episode, Berni and Dinah met in Llandovery town square to support a community event. It leads to an unscripted (as always) chat about community and how much it matters to us.
    Community is such a massive support at times of grief, too and we talk about how we noticed the way our rural community comes together for each other at times like this.
    Community is about the best of times too, like sitting in the sunshine (briefly) to listen to a talented friend. We hope you enjoy the episode.

    Contact Berni at: https://www.bernib.co.uk/

    Contact Dinah at: https://www.gratefulcelebrant.com/

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    27 mins
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