Welcome to Daisy Chain Ceremonies
“Caring for your family…. as my own”
Welcome to my website I am Victoria (Vicky) Wesley and I have been honoured to work in the funeral profession for almost 40 years. I began my journey when I was just 15 years old working in my family’s funeral directors in the North West and was so proud when I qualified as a funeral director three years later.
I proudly served our local families for a number of years, becoming part of the communities I worked in. I am still in contact with many of the families I have helped over the years and now count them as friends and I am so grateful to be involved in their celebrations as well as honoured to help them say goodbye to their loved ones.
Time and life move on though and I continued my journey within the corporate funeral world, which came with an opportunity to move to the South coast, helping me to realise a personal dream, living by the sea!
After a while here I realised working for a corporation no longer allowed me to provide care for families on a personal level and this is where my passion and heart has always rested, helping and guiding families through what is possibly the hardest time of their lives and of course helping them to remember, commemorate and celebrate their loved one’s life.
So in 2016 I began a new chapter and left the corporate world behind and came back to the beginning, back to caring for families now in my role as a celebrant, helping people to remember, to love and to never forget.
Funeral Services and Celebrations of Life
“Grieving may be universal, but we all do it in our own unique way”
Each person lives a unique life and it is my belief, that a funeral service should reflect this, paying tribute to and celebrating the life of your loved one, and also acknowledging the pain and loss you the family are feeling.
I will come and see you and your family and explain all the options that are available to you, as a family. We will discuss the music, memories, reading and poems that you would like for the funeral service and if your family would like to share their memories in the service, I will support you to achieve this.
Every ceremony will be individually designed for you and you will receive a draft copy for your approval, keeping you involved in the service and at the heart of the service will be your loved one. I have worked in the funeral industry for 40 years and I passionately believe that.
“saying goodbye is just as important as saying hello”
Together we will make sure your loved one has a funeral service that truly reflects their life, celebrates their achievements and everything that was important to them.
Together we will remember.
Over my career I have mourned and cried with families at times, but I have also celebrated with them too and when the time comes for you to smile, I would be honoured to share those occasions with you also, please contact me for
Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies
As with everything I do, each service will be individually composed with your input and beliefs at the forefront. Together we will create a beautiful ceremony that reflects you and your family and the occasion we are celebrating together.
Tel: 07973531421
Email: victoria.wesley@outlook.com
Vicky made us all feel completely at ease, from the moment she arrived to meet with us. Her lovely warm, down to earth yet professional approach left us feeling in safe hands from the outset. Leading up to Dads service, Vicky was happy to make as many amendments as necessary, to ensure the content and detail were just right. On the day, Vickys welcome to our family was so encouraging and numerous guests commented afterwards on what a lovely service it was and how brilliantly Vicky delivered her parts. Vicky knew just the right thing to say as Mum left the chapel and, yet again, her depth of experience and lovely personality shone through. Thank you Vicky, it would have been a much more difficult day without you. We wont hesitate to recommend you!
Alison Craig Monday, November 18, 2019
A HUGE THANKYOU FOR TODAY, we were thrilled with the way it went, and I know Mother would have enjoyed her own funeral, it was, funny, emotional just perfect for her and you were definitely the person to do it for her., and a special thankyou from me for getting me through my speech ... couldnt have done it without you beside me. Love Jane XXXX
Jane Taylor Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Dear Vicky, I would like to thank you very much for your time and support following the death of my wonderful wife Valerie. At a very difficult time you were able to guide us all through the process. You are kind hearted and because you care about the work you do you were able to bring Valerie back to life with enabling us all to provide you with our memories and you paid her the most moving of tributes. Many thanks Tony
Tony Saturday, February 22, 2020
Dear Vicky, I just wanted to say a huge, huge thank you to you, for what I can only describe as an incredible service. You spoke about my Dad as if you had known him and us for many years. In my opinion not many people can achieve this. When you were talking, the way in which you spoke about my Dad, gave me goose bumps Nice one!. Your professionalism and attention to detailed delivered an amazing service of which is still being talked about. And will be for many years. Many people at the wake, approached me, commenting on what a fabulous service you provided and asking for your details, of which I was only too happy to give. On a more serious note, as you know I was finding this whole experience very hard to deal with. I honestly think that with out you helping me through the day, I dont think I would have been able to do half the things that I actually accomplished. Thanks again for giving me the courage to give my Dad the send off that he quite rightly deserved. I picked up my Dads ashes today from the crematorium, think I only just missed you, and also told them that you did an incredible job! The icing on the cake, A copy of the service for me to keep, to read back to myself at my leisure, which is absolutely priceless. I will be alternatively grateful. Thank you & kindest regards
Client In Southampton Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Vicky was our celebrant for our marriage ceremony in April 2022. We chose her as she had also conducted my mum's funeral service in 2021 and we had been touched by her kindness, compassion and drive to make the service as personal and heartfelt as possible. We were so glad we chose Vicky for our marriage celebration - she was so thoughtful, really took the time to get to know us as a couple and what we hoped for on the day. Vicky was wonderful, her service was beautifully delivered and so many of our guests told us how moving it was. We would thoroughly recommend Vicky with no hesitation.
Helen Roberts Thursday, July 14, 2022
Get In Touch!
Address: 229 Hampton Lane, Blackfield, Southampton, SO451XA
Telephone: 07973531421
Email Address: victoria.wesley@outlook.com