Hayley Cartwright Celebrant

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day, all! I guess that now is the time to say that if you're getting married in the next 12 months, I only have a few gaps, so get in quickly 😁 ❤️❤️

22/01/2026

While sitting in the station waiting room, on my way to a meeting, a man's phone blurred out "death isn't the end". Of course everyone chuckled, but how very apt was that. 😊

24/12/2025

As many of you will be aware, I'm also an actor. Here's a "Talking Heads" style comedy monologue that I did with Act Your Age Productions for their "Now That's What I Call Christmas" collection. Written by Steve Connolly. Enjoy and Happy Christmas, all! Best wishes, Hayley Cartwright 🌲🌲

23/12/2025

Wishing all of you a wonderful festive period!

18/12/2025

Sorry I haven't been posting much on my page this year. If you are in need of support during the festive period, please see below. Moodswings are one of my chosen charities. They are brilliant!

07/08/2025

Struggling to find words for someone who is grieving a loved one? Here is, hopefully, a helpful list. Though unlikely to be comprehensive, and are not in any particular order:

1. "There are no words."

2. "What can I take care of for you?"

3. "I am thinking of you and will always be."

4. "I love you and care about you."

5. "I’ve got time off this week; how can I support you?”

6. "I'm so sorry for your loss."

7. "I don’t know what to say but I can listen."

8. “My heart is breaking for you.”

9. "Be kind to yourself."

10. "You don’t have to talk at all; I will just sit with you."

11. "It's okay to cry."

12. "Tell me more about your loved one."

13. "I'm here to help you navigate through this."

14. "I can see by these pictures how much you loved each other. They must have known every day they were loved."

15. "I'll help you with anything you need."

16. "Do you want to talk about how you're feeling right now?"

17. "I'll remember them with you."

18. "I can't imagine what you're going through."

19. "I love you."

20. "I will come and stay with you for several days."

21. "I'll check in on you regularly."

22. "I'm here to listen whenever you're ready to talk."

23. "You're not expected to have it all together."

24. "Talk about your loved one whenever you feel like it, I’ll just listen."

25. "It's okay to feel however you're feeling."

26. "I’m just really sad that you have to go through this''.

27. "I have no words, it's awful".

28. "You don't have to go through this alone."

29. "You're allowed to feel however you want because this is your experience and no one else's."

30. "You're allowed to lean on others for support."

31. "I'm here for you."

32. "I can sit with you in silence if you need."

33. "I cannot possibly understand how you feel. But I’m here".

34. “I’m making dinner, and I’ll drop some off on your porch for you.”

35. “I’m at the supermarket, send me your list.”

And now, a few things we should, maybe, not say to someone who has experienced loss. Again, this won't be a comprehensive list:

Someone who’s grieving a loss is already carrying an impossible weight. The last thing they need is to feel like they're carrying it wrong.

1. ''Everything happens for a reason''.

2 ''I know exactly how you feel''.

3. ''They're in a better place''.

4. ''At least you have other relatives''.

5. ''Be strong''.

6. ''Just focus on the good memories''.

7. ''I lost someone/pet so I know how you feel''.

The most important thing is to just be there for them. Sit, listen and don't give advice (unless they ask). Be sincere and honest. Follow their lead and check in with them often.

06/04/2025

Hi all, I was invited to work on his Radio 4 programme at the end of last year about some of the work I have done for . It was an absolute honour: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029qb9 BBC Radio 4

A moving online post leads Kevin Core into the world of 'lonely death' funeral appeals.

02/01/2025

Happy New year to all of my followers. x

25/12/2024

Happy Christmas/Yule/Hannuka/winter celebrations to all!

09/12/2024

More details to come.

15/11/2024

https://themanc.com/news/police-appeal-to-find-next-of-kin-after-man-found-outside-palace-theatre/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGkQcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU4dQcZ7d9DS369sJSkPN0vcqWDX7lhBx2Wz735vqdHap-RGW5wFvCgfvQ_aem_jspthb_P5YXkDPpLDFcj2w

The man has now been named.

12/09/2024

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/council-issues-update-after-mass-29918299 =breaking-news