WELCOME TO BEYOND FYRE
Our story begins more than ten years ago, with the establishment of a memorial wood. The idea for it came out of our work with people who were grieving a loss, but who had never had the opportunity to ‘complete the circle’ by having that loss acknowledged. We saw it in couples who had suffered miscarriages, and in families who kept the ashes of family members in the home, uninterred and unscattered. Such grief is unresolved, and can lead to difficulties in truly moving on in a natural way. Children also suffer, seeing their parents enduring a double loss in the bereavement itself and the lack of resolution. Whatever our faith, it feels right that our ashes be returned to the elements of which they are made, to begin the cycle again.
“I have no words”
We wanted to create a space for today, accessible physically and online, where a conversation might begin about acknowledging grief and loss and how to keep our memories alive. Words are difficult to find, sometimes. The sending and receiving of memorial gifts often says more than words can, and we have curated a wonderful selection of unique pieces for that purpose.
“Where, and when, and how?”
Families are dispersed, time is short and finding the right spot can seem impossible. Our memorial wood is situated on the eastern border of Devon, five minutes from Lyme Regis, within sight of the sea. We are ten minutes from Axminster station, and 40 minutes from Exeter Station. We have set dates for memorial ash scattering ceremonies so that you can plan ahead, and we can hold private ash scatterings for those who prefer it, on a suitable day.
Such ceremonies are an opportunity to celebrate a life, to reflect and share memories. Food and drink have traditionally played a significant role in remembrance, as ‘wakes’. If you can’t get to us, or prefer to hold your own gathering, we can send you large or small hampers of exquisite food to share for your wake.
Say goodbye
Saying goodbye is important; it allows us to give thanks for the time we have shared with a loved one, and begin the process of building a life without them. Not forgetting them, but living differently with them, and going forward. It would be our privilege to make that road easier for you.