Of course, conversations around dying and death will always be difficult.
Especially when you’re in the ‘thick of it’.

And, if this your reality just now, my heart goes out to you.

You might think it’s a little uncaring to say that death is a part of life.

But, in essence it is.

The experiences I’ve had throughout my working life has shown me this.

Nursing in A&E - I have seen lives and that of their families changed in an instant.
Specialising within palliative care - I have witnessed families desperate for a miracle or wishing that a peaceful ending will come soon.
And even as a Midwife, I’ve supported couples who have returned home from the delivery ward with an empty baby carrier.

And then I have my own experiences of loss.

In fact, it was after losing my Mum (at the grand age of nearly 99!) that prompted my move into Funeral Celebrancy (you can read about this here) . . . but it was the illness and subsequent death of my sister that really drives my desire to run events such as this.

Her diagnosis with a life limiting illness came as an absolute shock to us all.

Such was her fear that we were not even ‘allowed’ to talk about her illness . . . her diagnosis . . . her treatment - or, perhaps, most importantly her wishes.

And I understand this was her way of dealing with it.
And I absolutely respected her wishes.
But how I wish I’d known what I know now . . . back then.

Yes, the outcome would, most probably, have been the same but, chances are, we would have arrived at that point in a more gentle, compassionate and open way.

So, I can really relate to where you might be just now - whether you are a carer of someone you love or maybe even facing this yourself.

So, please think about coming to our ‘With The End In Mind’ event.

This is a totally unique opportunity to come and meet local experts and professionals who might be the ones there to support you and your families . . . at the time and however you need them.
An absolute array of compassionate individuals who are dedicated to, and experienced in, guiding people as they navigate these difficult times.
By bringing all these skilled people ‘under one roof’, so to speak, will give you the opportunity of having those conversations to see what’s possible and what choices might be available to you.

Following the success of our similar event in Swaffham earlier this year, we are collaborating with GreenAcres Colney Living Memorial Park for this event.

This living memorial park is located on the outskirts of Norwich with close proximity to the A47.
Yet, the space and peace that this woodland space provides makes it the ideal venue for an event such as this providing a larger area where you can meet local professionals to gain the information you require, opportunities to attend wellbeing and creative events that will run throughout the day, a peaceful space where you can sit with a cuppa and cake or take a wander through this natural landscape.

So bring your questions, your curiosities . . . and gain all the information you require.
And if you’d like more information or guidance in the meantime, please drop me an email

We will be at GreenAcres Colney Living Memorial Park, NR4 7TY on Saturday 7th June, 2025 from 10am - 4pm and I look forward to meeting you there,
Annie xx

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