Nell Brooker - Funeral Celebrant

29/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁… 💐

These beautiful floral tributes were created for Lynne - a dearly loved lady with a cracking sense of humour and a cackle of a laugh!

We got to hear that wonderful laugh during her funeral with a hilarious clip of her riding on a stairlift.

Thank you to Lynne’s family for your generosity and thoughtfulness at such a difficult time. 🌸💗🌸

20/10/2026

Another aspect to consider - Coffin Club’s got it covered 💻

“Does anyone know his laptop password?”

And so begins the deathmin.

Because apparently, when someone dies, the paperwork doesn’t die with them. How rude 😮 Banks to contact. Bills to sort. Subscriptions to cancel. Accounts to close. And approximately 4,000 passwords that nobody knows.

All while you’re trying to arrange a funeral, deal with your grief and remember when you last ate something that wasn’t toast 🍞

It’s a LOT.

And it’s usually the people left behind who get lumbered with the lot. The good news? You can make life a bit easier for them by getting some of your ducks in a row before you pop your clogs.

We’ve put together a Deathmin guide covering all those pesky practical things that need doing when someone dies.

Have a nose through the Coffin Club website.

Because leaving your loved ones fond memories is lovely. Leaving them a filing cabinet full of mysteries? Less so.

https://coffinclub.co.uk/products/deathmin-the-coffin-club-guide-to-what-needs-doing-when-someone-dies/

16/10/2026

I was grateful to Joan’s family who asked me to conduct her funeral this week.

It means so much to know that the ceremony captured Joan’s character and brought some comfort to those who loved her.

My thanks to her family for taking the time to share these lovely messages and for allowing me to share their feedback.💛

15/10/2026

🍯 Yesterday marked 100 years since A. A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh was first published.

There’s something particularly tender about Winnie-the-Pooh and the language of love, remembrance and enduring bonds. A century later these much-loved stories continue to bring comfort at times of loss.

Today, on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we remember the little lives that ended too soon and the love that remains.

At 7pm this evening families around the world are invited to light a candle as part of the Wave of Light - remembering babies who have died and offering solidarity to those who carry their loss.

Sending Love to all those remembering.🕯️

15/10/2026

The friendly team at Trafford Lowe, Somercotes, are welcoming anyone affected by bereavement for a cuppa on the first and third Tuesday of the month. 👐🏻💛👐🏻

Our relaxed and friendly bereavement group will restart this Tuesday 20th October. You are warmly invited to join us to enjoy a drink, a slice of cake and gentle conversation with others who understand.
Whether you’d like to chat, listen or simply sit quietly with supportive company, you will be very welcome. 💙

📍 Trafford Lowe, Somercotes
⏱️ 10:00am - 11:30am
🗓️ First and third Tuesday of every month

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from a warm understanding space.

14/10/2026

If you don’t yet have a Will now’s the time! Here’s a great resource from Treetops Hospice to help get it done - maybe in as little as 15 minutes!
And while you’re at it you can also write a simple letter of wishes covering the finer details.📝

09/10/2026

𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 🍂

Having conducted a gentleman’s funeral last year, I was invited by his family to lead an interment ceremony for his ashes alongside those of his beloved wife.

Thankfully the sunshine stayed with us as we laid their ashes to rest together.

Afterwards I had the opportunity to explore the cemetery chapel, which bears a striking resemblance to the one we’re working to restore at Park Cemetery in Ilkeston.

Many thanks to Callum the groundskeeper for kindly showing me around. 💛

08/10/2026

Thank you very much for my beautiful flowers! A kind gift from my client after last week’s send-off. 👐🏻💛👐🏻

03/10/2026

Homegrown and handmade - a beautiful tribute created by Sarah and her husband for her beloved dad, Bill Taylor. 🥕🥬

A personal and heartfelt way to honour and remember him.

Funeral touches can be as unique as the person being remembered. 💛

Thank you to the family for your kind words and for agreeing for us to share this photo and to T Edwards Funeral Directors

24/09/2026

When my work is quieter I like to make good use of the space that opens up.

This week I’m doing some housekeeping with Obitus Media and immersing myself in the four-day Death Worker Summit with Willow End of Life Education and Planning

Living, learning, evolving (and e-loving) 💛