Arrangements for the Funeral of Julia Staiano
Redditch Crematorium
Tuesday 19th December 2023, 11am
Julia’s family and friends attended a ceremony at Redditch crematorium on the 19th December at 11am to say goodbye to her. It may not be a surprise to know that Julia herself was very involved in planning the details for the day.
The live webcast of the service can now be viewed for 28 days from the date of the funeral. To access the webcast follow the link below to the Obitus Website.
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Julia’s order of service is also provided below.
All were invited after the service Bordesley Park for refreshments and to share further memories of Julia.
If you would like to make a donation in Julia’s memory, please consider the British Liver Trust and Liver Foundation UK.
You will find details for the crematorium, Bordesley Park and information regarding making a donation in Julia’s memory in the tabs below.
Messages / Comments
Julia’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about her so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
Redditch Crematorium Information
Crematorium Address
Address:Redditch Crematorium, Bordesley Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire , B97 6RR
Bordesley Park
Julia’s family would like to welcome you after the service for refreshments at Bordesley Park.
Please hep them estimate catering requirements by completing the form on this page.
Address: Bordesley Park, Farm Dagnell End Rd, Alvechurch, Redditch B98 9BH
For a map / directions to Bordesley Park please click this link
Donations / Flowers
Family flowers only please
If you wish to do something in memory of Julia please consider the British Liver Trust and the Liver Foundation UK (based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
There will be a collection on the day of the funeral. If you would prefer to donate online you can do so via the links below
Donate online to British Liver Trust
Donate online to Liver Foundation UK (based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
Dresscode
Julia requested that everyone wear smart, dark colours.
Click the image below to open the order of service
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Julia was the most amazing fun loving, caring, compassionate and loyal friend to me for nearly 50 years. We shared many happy times together not only at school but also at pony club. I was privileged to have had Julia as my friend and she will be sadly missed.
Thanks Sarah. It was lovely to see you recently.
Julia was not only my lovely neigbour but very much part of our little Monday tennis gang. She laughed, she listened and contributed in such a positive way, always with a smile. We shall miss her.
Julia attended my print making workshop with her daughter Ella, her artistic talent shone through- a hidden talent that she was so modest about. Xx
I shall miss Julia so much. She was the most wonderful friend and work colleague. Patient, kind, full of fun, clever, positive, non judgemental and always prepared to make time for anyone who needed it. Julia was totally dedicated to her family. It’s hard to think of the future without her. She will never be forgotten.
Thank you Simon and thank you for coming to visit.
I am trying not to think of the future without her.
I met Julia in New Zealand 16 years ago. I was in awe of her beauty, both inside and out, she certainly made that year away more enjoyable. We shared many coffee/soft play dates with our then little Ben and Ella!
I am so sorry for your loss, we all send our love xxx
Hi Laura,
I remember our times with Ben and Ella. I wonder if he still likes his copcors!
I know Mike was working and I hope you are all well.
Thanks for the message.
Thanks Jo, she loved that tennis session and was very happy.
Julia became my friend through our children growing up together, and being part of our village community. I was drawn to her warmth and kindness, lovely smile and joyfulness. There were times Julia offered me support in her special caring way, and I was reassured knowing her. When I used to meet Julia out walking together near the reservoir I could sense how much she enjoyed finding peaceful places. I cherish my memories of her.
Julia was an incredible colleague at our surgery.She was so amazing in her care for patients, she always spent time with people.Her smile was infectious .On a personal level she always supported me , I am in awe forever of her kindness
Thank you for your kind words Helen.
She was very happy at the surgery and was great friends with you all.
Thank you Julia, she was very happy living here.
It was an honour to attend Julia’s funeral today. I only knew her for a brief period of time when she attended medical school with my brother, James. I have thought of her many times over the years and remember her gorgeous smile and warmth. I hope the knowledge that she touched the hearts of many, many people will, in some small way, help sustain you all in the time ahead.
Liz
(and on behalf of James and Rob Warr)
Hi Liz, I know Rob and I know Julia knows James. Thank you for coming and for leaving a message.
It was overwhelming to see so many people and much appreciated that you attended.
Julia and I first met at Brownies and continued our friendship throughout her life. We spent many happy years riding our ponies together. At 11 years old we went away to Pony Club Camp for the week and shared a stable together with our ponies nearby. Sneaking out for midnight feasts with fellow friends, hoping not to get caught – fun times.
When I was 17 years, Julia joined me at a College Open Evening, which my Father had driven us to. The next day Julia phoned me to say that her Mother’s work colleague had recognised Julia at the open evening and the colleague told Julia’s Mother, that she had seen Julia with her new boyfriend – My father! I was in stitches and even though Julia at the time was mortified, she later saw the funny side and we have often brought it up over the years.
Julia and I at 19 years old went on a 2 week holiday to Crete in Greece. We thought we were going to a young, lively, resort and ended up in a one restaurant, one bar resort, where tourists passed through staying one or two nights. After a few days we settled in and really loved the beautiful, tranquil place. Some years later we again shared a lovely holiday together in Cyprus, riding mules in the Troodos Mountains.
Julia was such a special, kind, caring, warm, loving person. I truly feel privileged and honoured that she was part of my life. I have many wonderful memories of our friendship, that I will always treasure.
Thanks Nancy, I know that you were the oldest of friends and very close.
Good times.
I didn’t know Julia well, but frequently bumped into her over the years, here and there at things to do with the kids. She was always so open and interested in everything going on, with the warmest, welcoming smile. I wish I’d known her more. I’m so very sorry for all the family- she was a wonderful woman.
She was amazing. Thank you for your comment.
I watched the service today and your daughter’s eulogy will stay with me. What an exceptionally courageous and beautiful spirit. Truly life renewing itself.
I first met Julia in our art classes and was instantly struck by her infectious smile and optimistic approach to everything. Such a lovely, warm and genuinely caring person. I feel honoured to have known her, and I know she thoroughly enjoyed her art. A very creative and special person.
She loved her art and I am so glad that she had the opportunity to do those art classes. She was very happy there.
I met Julia in Art class nearly 2 years ago and feel fortunate to have met such a lovely special person with a beautiful smile who was kind , caring and considerate. She will be sadly missed.My sincere condolences to her family and close friends.RIP Julia
Thank you Tony, she often mentioned you.
She is greatly missed.
Julia was the most amazing person, quite simply the kindest person that I’ve ever met. We became friends at school when I was 11, and she was one of my closest friends throughout my life. Julia brought out the best in everyone. Always warm, welcoming and friendly, she never left anyone out, was truly inclusive.
We went through all the trials and tribulations of school together and had loads of fun riding ponies (and a good deal of embarrassment too – our ponies were pretty naughty!) We went interrailing through Europe after finishing school, along with James and Niall, Julia and I revelling in the romance of Italy!
I have wonderful happy memories of both our hen nights – drinking cocktails in the St David’s Hotel in Cardiff, followed by a fabulous night of dancing in the clubs, and a very loud night out in Leeds, coming home as the sun was coming up the next day! Julia had a great sense of humour, and heck, we had some laughs together!
We had our first babies within a month of each other, and shared the joys, exhaustion and mystification of early motherhood with each other. Many years later, when one of my children was very ill, it was Julia who I phoned from a bench outside the hospital, scared and bewildered. Jules and I chatted for a long time, and then I went back into the hospital feeling stronger.
Julia faced her illness with incredible bravery and acceptance, she was an absolute inspiration. She will have left a positive mark on every person who she met in her life – what a legacy! I will miss her so much.
Thanks Laura. You are right that she was amazing how she faced her illness. She was so much braver than I was and I tried to draw strength from her.
We are thinking of you all at this terrible time. Such an awful loss. It was wonderful to reconnect with Julia recently and share some fond memories of our time at the Royal Free and especially hiking trips. I wish I had kept in contact more over the years. In my head we are still 20 something and Julia is the kind caring friend always putting others first or we are having a laugh over something in the pub after a long walk. It was no surprise to me to hear that Julia had enjoyed reconnecting with old friends but I think this was also a reflection of her thoughtfulness in preparing others for what was to come. I do hope in time you will find some solace in the fond memories and many happy stories that will be shared.
Thank you Jason. The Royal Free posse was always remembered fondly by her.
I shall miss Julia so much. She was the most wonderful friend and work colleague. Patient, kind, full of fun, clever, positive, non judgemental and always prepared to make time for anyone who needed it. Julia was totally dedicated to her family. It’s hard to think of the future without her. She will never be forgotten.
Julia will live on in my heart as a very kind, funny and always smiling friend. Being in Julia’s company was always a joy. Her warm, humorous and reassuring manner was simply wonderful and I really really appreciated it. Julia’s sense of fun was infectious, the sparkle in her eye a real clue. The world and us are much poorer without her.
Rest in peace, my lovely friend. You will never be forgotten. xx
Thanks Carolina. She was very happy in your friendship group.
We will miss you Julia. You were one of the kindest, patient and most tolerant people I know. I certainly thought you would have to be all those things to put up with JJ when he met you! I remember nights out at Stoke Mandeville when the two of you were working there and how understanding you must have been to tolerate myself and JJ behaving badly. Later when we both worked in Worcestershire, any mutual patients we had would always speak so highly of you, as an enormously caring and thoughtful doctor. Your family were your priority and I cannot imagine how much they will miss you. With all my love, Jasper xxx
I knew she was the one for me when she put up with me.
I can’t believe it has come to this.
Thanks for your message.
Julia and I did A levels together and met up for big occasions subsequently. Julia’s beautiful smile brightened any room and was a reflection of her sunny, caring personality.
Her lovely family are in our thoughts and prayers xx
She was a ray of sunshine for sure.
Thank you for your comment.
Remembering with love, Julia our lovely neighbour of 14 years. May she rest in peace. x
Thank you Janet and Roger. It is amazing how time goes.
I knew Julia growing up as young children together in Raglan and over the years our families became great friends. We moved away to Cambridge and often had the Farrs to come and stay which was always so much fun, but never as much fun as sleep overs at the farm. At the farm we would often sneak out of the house in the middle of the night to eat snacks in a den that we had created, we would spend days riding Julia’s pony Beauty and I have particularly fond memories on taking part in the Raglan show, standing on a float dressed as milk maids!
I always remember her kindness, and her smile and how she would shake with laughter! I am so sorry that she is gone, and know how much she was loved because as she was so fabulous. Rest in peace Julia xxxxx
Thank you Emma, lovely memories.
I feel very lucky that ours paths crossed through our boys’ squash hobby s free years ago, although I do wish I’d known Julia for longer. She was one of the most instantly likeable people that I’ve known – warm, friendly, caring and genuinely interested in other people. She always brightened up the long squash tournament days and treated William and I like old friends from the start.
What a privilege to have known her, and what a loss for everyone who knew her. Her bravery and selflessness through her illness will stay with me for ever.
Thank you Helen and thank you and Will for attending.
She loved going to squash with Freddie and I know you made good friends.
Julia was simply the kindest and most genuine friend to so many people.
I met Julia when she was pregnant with Freddie and her warmth and infectious smile soon became a very familiar face. Over the following 13 years we enjoyed hours of happy times playing with the children, taking them on adventures and sharing funny stories. Dog walking, shopping, birthday parties, cinema trips, afternoon tea all became an absolute pleasure with Julia. I will forever cherish the memories of our trips together, shopping in London and taking the boys to Windsor. Once we got stuck on the M40 for 4 hours with 2 6 year old boys and we still found things to talk and laugh about!
As well as being incredibly caring, Julia was intellectual and curious about the world. I have learned so much from Julia over the years especially her natural positivity and kindness towards everyone.
There are no words to describe her bravery when faced with illness, Julia endlessly put others before herself and found incredible strength to support them through her journey.
Rest in peace lovely x
My family and I are all devastated about Julia’s passing so young. Our love, thoughts and support are with JJ, Ella, Jack and Freddie.
With love
Lisa, John, Meg, Lottie and Sam xxxxx
Thank you Lisa, you have been a great friend and support to Julia over the years.
I know she valued your friendship and enjoyed spending time with you.
It is great that Freddie and Sam are firm friends.
I met Julia on our art course when she sat in the chair next to me one week and immediately treated me like a friend she’d known for years!
Then she became my art class buddy and we sat together each week, chatting about our lovely families while we worked on our art and had a few giggles along the way!
I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Julia for years but I do feel privileged to have spent time with her and I will always treasure those memories.
Julia was a beautiful lady inside and out, with an infectious smile and a heart full of love for everyone. I know she will be greatly missed by everyone who’s hearts she touched.
Sending love & strength to all of Julia’s family & friends xx
Thank you Kate, I know how much she enjoyed those art classes and it sounds like she was with a lovely group. Thank you for being part of that.
From the very first day I met Julia she was one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life she was the most caring and beautiful person inside and out and so positive with great company and I could always talk to her about anything. I will miss you so much Julia and I promise to always be a good friend to Ella, thank you for giving me a friend for life.
I will never forget you, thank you for your love and kindness you will be missed so much.
Sending love to all of Julia’s family and friends xxx
Thank you for leaving a message Chloe. You always lit up when you saw Julia and she was like a big sister.
Ella is lucky to have you as a friend.
Fond memories of Julia-at her wedding and my wedding.
A beautiful person inside and out, with a lovely family.
We are all thinking of you JJ and your lovely children.
May she rest in peace.
Thanks Maggie, it was great to see Si.
It is amazing how time passes from those days. I guess we can’t stop that and have to move on.
Hope you and Si and the family are alright.
JJ, Ella, Jack and Freddie sending you all so much love. I have many fond memories of Julia and JJ in Lambeth Road. Julia’s warmth and ability to talk to anyone made her very special. We had a wonderful weekend celebrating your marriage at Celtic Manor. I felt it was a privilege to listen remotely today and hear more about Julia and her deep love for her family. Sending you all love and strength and thinking about you all ❤️
Thanks Lauren,
It was great to see big Ell representing.
Great memories of Lambeth Road and the Celtic Manor will always remind me of our wedding day.
Hope that you guys are all OK.
Dear JJ and all of your families-
I’ve been so saddened by the news of Julia’s passing. I watched her funeral remotely and was deeply moved by how special it was. Julia was a very special person with such warmth and patience always. We very much enjoyed her company at Amjid’s 50th and over the years at yours and other friends weddings. Sending you all much love and friendship. Julia was an inspiration to many- she will always be remembered as a very shiny bright light xxx