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The Egyptian and the Greeks, amongst others, wrote of an immortal bird that was as large as an eagle, with gold and scarlet plumage, and a melodious cry that thrills. Living in a fiery nest, the phoenix is consumed by the flames and eventually is reborn from the ashes. If you’re a Terry Pratchett fan, you’ll know that Granny Weatherwax says that a phoenix   chick takes the form of whatever bird it first sees. I particularly enjoy Pratchett’s idea that they're a symbol of the

Donating Your Body to Medical Science- What You Need to Know Donating your body to Medical Science is a truly selfless act. Medical students need a variety of bodies to study and learn from to enable them to become excellent doctors. It’s important to remember that your body will likely be returned many years later, and your family and friends will probably need a way to say goodbye long before then. If you’re interested in arranging a Memorial Service and expressing your wis

Launched in 2023, Black Cats and Unicorns: Celebrancy is owned and run by me- Michelle Clayford (she/her), a queer, brown, Neuro Divergent woman. I am an authentic and curious person who loves finding out about people’s stories. As a fully trained Independent Celebrant who is insured, you can be confident that you’re in safe hands.  I offer my services to people who desire a non traditional ceremony to mark their important life events. This might be a celebratory name change,

People die every day. This is an irrefutable fact. Sadly, my friend died a few days ago. My heart goes out to her family and other friends. There’s never a good time for someone to die- there’s always a birthday or an anniversary. But December always feels so much worse. The Holiday season can be fraught at the best of times, but when a loved one dies in December, the holidays become very difficult. There’s a lovely article here about ways to cope over the coming weeks. Amids