Our first ‘meeting’ of 2021 proved to be an unexpected treasure. Our guest speaker was Jane Grayer who works as an independent Celebrant, working with families to create bespoke occasions, Weddings, Baby Namings and Funerals. It was the latter that sparked many questions and contributions from members speaking openly about their own experiences of family funerals. This is not a subject which we often talk about but Jane’s sympathetic and empathetic manner and real enthusiasm for her work was very clear and as she works in costume under her Steampunk alter ego, Unity Ironbright, was quite eye opening. Jane also talked about many traditions she uses in her wedding ceremonies for example hand fasting and broom jumping all a far cry from a ‘traditional’ white wedding and very personal to the couples involved.