Birches Remembrance

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Day 2 of #FriendlyFebruary: Ask a friend how they have been feeling recently.

You never know who may need it, who is #lonely, who is #grieving. #DyingMatters has some tips on starting a difficult conversation and how to listen well. https://t.co/ojgr0GsScs

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We've created this quiet nook for children, anyone with additional needs or shielding to be able to attend a service.

We provide a clean, safe space - screening the service, blankets, soft light and brilliant books provided by @ElsieEverAfter that deal with childrens grief.

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Thank you to the brilliant @charliemackesy for this #BrewMonday illustration 💚

We can all still share a cuppa and slice (or two!) of cake with a friend for Brew Monday, even if it's over a video chat 🤳🍰

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Today is blue monday - @samaritans have had the lovely idea of #BrewMonday - check in with a friend over a virtual cuppa or reach out to a colleague. Celebrate the healing power a socially distanced cuppa and a chat.

Just £5 donated will answer someones call. Lets stick together

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Thick frost today in our quiet little patch of Cheshire countryside.

The gardeners are out feeding the birds to keep our winged friends thriving in exchange for songs in spring! 🐣🐦

#nature #cremationsociety #cheshire #plants #cremation #crematorium #funeral #dyingmatters

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It's still a bit cold for sitting in the garden although we are looking a little less snowy than these pictures from last week!

All the best wishes for the coming year ❤ The Birches team

#nature #cremation #crematorium #funeral #memorial #peace #newyear #dyingmatters #iccm

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Sunrise in the flower room on New years eve.

We will be keeping all the families who have visited us throughout 2020 in our thoughts today. ❤

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The final full moon of 2020 - the cold moon. And the sunset opposite.

It has been an emotionally taxing year for many people, including those grieving in difficult circumstances.

We hope that you can find time to be kind to yourself and experience grief as you need to.

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We wholeheartedly support National grief awareness week - @thegoodgrieftrust are doing a great job of raising the profile of a hard topic to talk about.

If you are struggling with grief we can point you in the direction of some brilliant supportive local organisations

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The sky yesterday evening was painted with the colour of the autumn leaves and the surrounding hedgerows which are on their way to their winter sleep.

#englishcountrygarden #nature #cremation #crematorium #funeral #cheshire #northwich #autumn #remember #sunset #hedgerow #peace

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Lest we forget

Still a few solitary poppies in the garden as a reminder to remember those who gave so much.

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At Birches we are dedicated to providing choice and something a little different to remember loved ones - have a look at our instagram stories for more. https://t.co/9TMo8aaLPH

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A quiet moment with the wind and geraniums in our beautiful remembrance garden.

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After the rain 🌈

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The weather is a little different today although the sky over Birches is still wonderful and the Garden team are pleased about a spot of rain!
This phenomenon is called Crepuscular rays but is known by many names. It remains an important symbol of hope to many around the world.

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Happy equinox - this morning the moon was above our beautiful pagoda to mark the changing of the seasons.

#englishcountrygarden #equinox #autumn #funeral #crematorium #cremation #cheshire #lookup #sky #bbcstoke #nature #weatherwatchers #seasons

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After a lot of hard work from the gardens team the pond is coming together nicely - we've named this area the 'Dragonfly garden' and we have our first residents moving in!

#dragonflies #gardens #funeral #lachdennis #pond #garden #habitat #nature #reflection

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Its nearly time for our @macmillancancer coffee morning! Come and join us this Thursday - we are supplying all the refreshments we just ask for a donation, big or small to support all the amazing work Macmillan does.

#coffeemorning #macmillan #garden #lookaftereachother

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At Birches we offer a variety of memorials to suit all budgets, pictured here are glass markers made by @VerticalShores which come in a variety of colours.

For more options have a look at our website - link in bio or give us a call on 01565 748211.

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Early morning after the storm. The plants have had a good drink and the garden is feeling fresh! 🌱

#sky #cheshire #cremation #crematorium #funeral #respect #remembrance #memorial #memorialgarden #lovedones #flowers #englishcountrygarden #garden #lachdennis