When is a funeral day not a funeral day?! A celebration of life does not need to take place on literally the same day as a burial or cremation. Often this has to take place on a particular date to follow religious tradition or through a simple Direct Cremation service. There can be very compelling and sensible reasons to arrange a Celebration of Life ceremony date that is days, weeks, months or even years afterwards. These could include choosing a notable or significant calendar date, overcoming practical logistics, resolving family disagreements or simply reaching the right point in your grieving journey. Recently, I have led two quite contrasting Celebration of Life ceremonies. Both were highly joyous experiences, deeply intimate and meaningful to the families, whilst being reflective, personal and solemn. In the first, a popular local businessman was mourned by a large group of family, friends, community members, neighbours and professional colle...