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“To live in this world you must be able to love what is mortal and when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.”
I’ve learnt a lot about life from working with death. And that’s because engaging with mortality is a really positive thing. We are all mortal, and the real key to happiness – the real meaning of life – is acknowledging the fact that our precious time is limited.
Unique lives, meaningful farewells and mortality awareness are all subjects I love to talk about! Because by sharing what I’ve experienced and what I’ve learnt from my work as a Funeral Celebrant, I can help people harness their mortality in a positive way – to appreciate their unique value in the world and celebrate their own life, before someone, like me, does it for them.
Being a Funeral Celebrant has been a constant source of interest and fascination for people who regularly asked me questions about my role – how did you become a Celebrant? Why did you choose to work in the funeral profession? What goes on behind the scenes? Did it upset you? So, in addition to happily answering those questions individually over the years, I’ve also given talks to various groups, charities and organisations about my work, giving people a better understanding of what the job entails, together with an insider’s view of contemporary funeral ceremonies and what options are out there. It also provides an opportunity to bust a few myths, such as ‘are coffins re-used?’ and ‘do the ashes get mixed up?’. (The answers – no and no!)
Far from being morbid or depressing, any talks I do are intended to be life-affirming, up-lifting, informative and inspirational – all the things that being a Celebrant taught me and the positive impact it’s had on my life, including selling my home and travelling the world for two years in a camper van! It’s all about celebrating life – from my role as a Celebrant and how we all want to be remembered when our time comes, to my positive, unique courses, and my Manifesto: 10 Ways to achieve happiness and contentment.
can i do a talk for you?
If you are part of a group, organisation or run an event you think would benefit from hearing about my work, experiences and ideas, then please do get in touch. I can create a talk or workshop based on your specific needs and audience. You can email me direct at nicola.delacroix@gmail.com or fill in the form on my contacts page – click below to head straight there…
Upcoming Events
Kirkcudbright Fringe Festival, Dumfries and Galloway
Saturday 6th September 2025 at 11.30 am
Clann Cafe, Kirkcudbright
Join me for a fascinating and uplifting discussion as I share my extraordinary experiences of creating meaningful farewells, and my uniquely positive perspective on mortality.