Marianne Kavanagh - Life Celebrant

15/08/2026

Signed sealed and delivered a beautiful day for Ali and Greg’s beautiful wedding at Almonry Barn 💍👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏽

10/08/2026

“I don’t want any fuss.”

It’s something we hear people say all the time when talking about what they would like when they die. But what does “no fuss” actually mean?

It doesn’t necessarily mean no funeral, no ceremony or no opportunity for family and friends to come together. Often, it simply means not wanting anything elaborate, expensive or dictated by convention.

There are many ways to create a meaningful farewell without following a traditional funeral format. From natural burial grounds and sustainable willow coffins to beautiful countryside venues where families can take their time and celebrate a life without feeling rushed, there are more choices than many people realise.

As an independent funeral director, Damon believes that taking the time to understand what someone really means by “I don’t want any fuss” is an important part of helping families create a farewell that feels right.

His latest guest article for whiteballoonfuneralhub looks this idea in more detail, and why sometimes “no fuss” doesn’t mean doing less – it simply means focusing on what matters most.

You can read the full article here: https://www.whiteballoon.co.uk/looking-beyond-the-words-by-damon-campbell/

10/08/2026

I met with Damon Countryside Funerals this morning to discuss where our industry is heading. 🌱
Mycelium, Willow coffins or shroud for a Natural burial? The rise of direct cremation, more personal family ceremonies — the way we say goodbye is changing, and I think that's a good thing.
As more families choose simplicity first (like direct cremation) and a meaningful ceremony after, there's real space to create something that feels truly personal, not just traditional.
Excited to keep exploring this with clients.

04/04/2026

I love this idea. How about you?

Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

01/04/2026

Today I had the great pleasure of visiting Sedgemoor Crematorium. Lee and his team went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and show me around.

I’ve included pics of just a few of the options for the settings available to choose from. They can even use your footy team’s colours and badge.

Which would you choose?

24/01/2026

“Marriage Morning” Alfred Lord Tennyson

21/01/2026

17/01/2026

Ceremonies Without Boxes ✨
Weddings. Funerals. Naming Ceremonies.
Made for real people, real love, real stories 💛

I’m a joyful, neurodivergent-friendly, LGBTQIA+ affirming celebrant creating ceremonies for:
🌍 Multicultural & mixed families
🧠 Different brains, different ways of being
🏳️‍🌈 All genders, all loves
💫 Anyone who wants something meaningful — not boring

Warm. Personal. Inclusive. A little bit magic.

📩 Message me and let’s make it yours.

14/01/2026

It was a dazzling first meeting of the year with Wellington Women in Business last night where we swapped unwanted gifts and focused on creating magic moments for our clients in 2026 ⭐️🩷🔥
Wellington Women In Business - WWIB

10/01/2026

What a beautiful offering from Countryside Funerals 🫶🏼

Losing someone you care about can leave you feeling unprepared for the days and weeks that follow a funeral. Many people tell us that once the service is over, the support can feel harder to find.

At Countryside Funerals, we believe caring for families goes beyond the day of the funeral. That’s why we offer free bereavement support in partnership with When Life Changes.

This gentle programme is delivered by email and includes short weekly videos from grief expert Dr Bill Webster, along with access to GriefChat, where you can speak to trained bereavement counsellors. The support is available to use in your own time, in a way that feels right for you.

If you or someone you care about may find this helpful, you can read more about the support available on our website here: https://countrysidefunerals.co.uk/bereavement-support-after-the-funeral/