Dignity
Funeral conducted by T W Birks & Son Funeral Directors
Holme Valley Funeral Home, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PR
01484 683322

Jamie Proud

3rd June 1950 - 29th March 2025

No flowers please

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Please join us to celebrate the life of Jamie Proud. Showman, clown, builder, teacher, farmer, socialist  and handyman extraordinaire.

Ceremony in Jamie's garden from 3pm. Those able will then process to Holmbridge church hall (approx. 1 mile downhill) followed by an evening do approx. 5-11pm. We will decorate his coffin at the garden ceremony. You can draw or write directly on to the coffin and/or bring something to attach or decorate it with.

Food, wine and beer provided, you are also welcome to bring your own drink. There will be music and entertainment and an open mic for those wishing to join in. You are more than welcome to sing, speak, read, perform or play, either at the ceremony or the evening event.
 
Parking is limited at Jamie's house, if possible please park at the church hall and car share/ shuttle up from there. If not please park at the junction of Flush House Lane and Green Gate Rd, approx. 200m away. There are several steps into the garden, if you need help please get in touch. Please dress as you think Jamie would like you to.

If you need somewhere to stay overnight let us know in advance and we will try to find you a bed.

Feel free to share this invite with all who knew Jamie. It would be helpful if you could RSVP so that we have an idea of numbers.

Sky Burton (celebrant) starintheskyceremonies@gmail.com or 07879 470083
Billy 07849 348248 or  billycdurrant@hotmail.com

Ceremony

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 18th April 2025, 3:30pm

ADDRESS

8 Flush House Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2QY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A ceremony in Jamie's garden. All are welcome to sing, speak, perform or contribute at either the ceremony or in the evening.

Reception

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DATE AND TIME

Friday 18th April 2025, 4:30pm

ADDRESS

Parish Hall, Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2NQ

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