On 22nd September 2023, our darling Joseph / Zeppy / Daddy was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us at just 39 years old.

As much as music, friends and family were an ongoing passion of Zeps, nothing meant more to him than our 8-year-old daughter, Ophelia. The day she entered this world, his eyes lit up in a way I had never seen before and they never went out. They had an utterly unique and love-filled relationship that she will never forget, and I am eternally grateful that they both got to experience, even if for just 8 short years.

We've had many requests to send flowers to Zep's funeral along with asking for ways that people can show their love for Zep. So, we have decided, if people wish, to donate towards having some of Zep's cremated ashes turned into a diamond for Ophelia.

This is symbolic for many reasons, but Ophelia was and always will be the shining diamond in Zep's heart. They thought the world of each other and their daddy/daughter bond was unbreakable... like a diamond. I will explain to her that not only is the diamond made from Daddy, but now she can carry him with her always. Donations from people who knew and loved her dad were part of what MADE the diamond. So, in essence, this diamond will be made from pure love on every single level.

This is totally and utterly open to donations should you wish. Anything exceeding the amount required (as the final price is very variable) will be put into the trust fund that I have set up for Ophelia in her dad's memory.

If you do wish to donate, please feel free to leave Ophelia a little message on this page with your donation. I will be printing these off so she can read them, and they will live in her memory box of Zep.

Thank you so very much for reading and caring about a wonderful man who was taken far too soon from us and left a gaping hole in our lives that will never be filled.

Laura, Ophelia & all of Zeps family