Whether you’re visiting theme parks in the United States such as Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Disneys Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios. Seaworld, Funspot, or water parks such as Volcano Bay, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, Typhoon Lagoon, or Blizzard Beach. Island of Adventure Universal Studios Magic Kingdom Epcot Animal Kingdom Hollywood Studios BlizzardContinueContinue reading “The Forgotten People At Theme Parks”
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Christchurch Croft
The History & heritage Trail Initial write up from lan-opc.org/Winwick/croft/christchurch.html Built as a chapel of ease to the Mother Church of Winwick in 1832-1833, Christ Church Croft occupies a prominent position in what is probably one of the highest parts of the village. The Church is of Gothic design with a spire designed by oneContinueContinue reading “Christchurch Croft”
Carrying Coffin’s What’s Gone Wrong?
The carrying of coffin to a place of burial or cremation has been occurring for thousands of years, from ancient Egyptians, through to medieval Europe, across the Atlantic to the America’s during the civil war, treatment and respect for the dead in coffins, has always been upheld, unfortunately history has taught us that, as weContinueContinue reading “Carrying Coffin’s What’s Gone Wrong?”
The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present
I’m privileged in my role as a Funeral Director to enter a vast array of churches and holy buildings, every church has a deep connection with our past, its like a moment in time frozen for us all to see, beautifully made with stunning architecture, a walk around the churchyards is like a library, bookmarksContinueContinue reading “The Parish Church of St. George Tyldesley 1825 – Present”
History of Park Lane Chapel
What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Park Lane Chapel Being a funeral director gives me the opportunity to visit all manner of churches and chapels across our region, the sheer amounts of history surrounding many of the buildingContinueContinue reading “History of Park Lane Chapel”
With a Dash (-) Between The Dates.
I read of a man who stood to speakat the funeral of a friendHe referred to the dates on the tombstonefrom the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of birthand spoke the following date with tears,but he said what mattered most of allwas the dash between those years. For that dashContinueContinue reading “With a Dash (-) Between The Dates.”
Last Ever Letter To My Dad x
I lost my dad on Sunday, 26th February 2023, the day will be etched in my memory forever. As this is the day I lost forever the most important man in my life, my dad! Secondly, it was the day that my son James and I had travelled to watch Manchester United versus Newcastle UnitedContinueContinue reading “Last Ever Letter To My Dad x”
Just One Hour in Pennington, Leigh.
As I sit in the spring sunshine in my garden, in the heart of Pennington, I’m amazed at what I saw in “just one hour.” It’s quite relaxing apart from the rumbles of vehicles driving up and down the A580 East Lancs Road, aircraft departing Manchester Airport flying overhead, joining the North Atlantic Tracks. First,ContinueContinue reading “Just One Hour in Pennington, Leigh.”
We Will Remember Them
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,England mourns for her dead across the sea.Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royalSings sorrow up into immortal spheres.There is music in the midst of desolationAnd a glory that shines uponContinueContinue reading “We Will Remember Them”
The Value of Celebrant Services for Every Funeral Home
I found the following piece written by Alexandra Jo! Alexandra is a certified Celebrant and the Content Manager at Parting Stone where she creates forward-thinking content for funeral professionals. I wanted to share this for others to read as it gives a great perspective from a funeral celebrant point of view, please also understand thatContinueContinue reading “The Value of Celebrant Services for Every Funeral Home”
Restoration of weathered garden ornaments
I wrote a short piece on 05th June 2022 called “Restoration of an old fountain” just to back track the purpose of the story. Sadly my fiancée lost her mother Susan Dickens in January 2022, Susan left us on her 67th birthday, the shock has been unmeasurable to us all as a family, aswell asContinueContinue reading “Restoration of weathered garden ornaments”
No Second Chances.
There are many jobs, many professions, many businesses, where if at the first attempt you don’t get it right, you have the ability to have a second shot to rectify your mistake, in my role as a Funeral Director there are second chances, no opportunity to fix mistakes. The very nature of the service weContinueContinue reading “No Second Chances.”
The Determination From an Old World War Veteran.
As a Funeral Director I have seen many types of funerals, each one different in it’s own unique way and every one I have conducted or been a part of always leaves a memory, but I wanted to share one with you that took place many years ago, it was so powerful that I willContinueContinue reading “The Determination From an Old World War Veteran.”
Has Respect Finally Gone?
Has respect finally gone away? I guess its a burning question one that could have hundreds of different answers, personally my mindset suggests there should be only one plausible answer, and that is “yes”, now that’s just me saying this and who the hell am I to form any basis of opinion or provide anyContinueContinue reading “Has Respect Finally Gone?”
Life Through Ordinary Eyes 