Hi, I'm Anna

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If you are looking at this page, you may be thinking about choosing a celebrant for your loved one's funeral, at what might be the hardest of moments. If I can help you in any way, it would be a pleasure to chat with you about what thoughts and questions you have about the ceremony you are planning. I am a funeral celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK, and it would be my honour to help you navigate your way through this process. As a celebrant, I arrange a time to meet with you, to listen and to learn from you, all about your loved one. I then begin to write a unique ceremony for the unique person that you have introduced me to. When a first draft is ready, I work with you to make any final tweaks, until you feel that it is just right. Then on the day, I will be there to support you and deliver the ceremony.

Helping someone to honour their loved one, in a way that feels perfectly 'them', is something that I genuinely love to do. I love to hear the stories, the funny moments and the beautiful details that made their life so unique, and to weave those threads into a ceremony that reflects their values and qualities, and hopefully brings some smiles too.

I have had a long career as an actor and combine that with commissioned work as an artist, as well as being a parent-advocate for deaf children - and I'm a lover of a good pub quiz.

You captured Dad perfectly and made a stressful day a lot easier.

— Jo

From the very first meeting, Anna showed genuine empathy and compassion, making a difficult time more manageable for our family. She went above and beyond our expectation, leaving us with a lasting sense of peace and closure.

— Michelle

I had so many people saying such positive things about how you delivered the service, many couldn't believe you didn't know him.

— Candy

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Anna Davis

Where I work

I work in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex, primarily. If you were further afield, I would always be happy to chat and discuss.

Fees from...

£250 for a funeral or ashes ceremony and £325 for a memorial.

How to contact me
Email

anna.davis@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07798 627035

Website

humanist.org.uk/annadavis

HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is the network of more than 550 celebrants, trained by national charity Humanists UK to a gold standard to provide memorable and meaningful humanist ceremonies to non-religious people. Operating throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, we deliver authentic, tailor-made and heartfelt ceremonies for life’s key moments. They are always inclusive and welcoming, regardless of the beliefs of those attending.

You can trust Humanist Ceremonies celebrants: We are DBS-checked, fully insured, and regularly peer reviewed for quality assurance. We are committed to a code of conduct, and have a transparent and robust complaints process in the rare case of a problem. We all pay a monthly fee to Humanists UK to further support the work of the charity, and are part of a regional network for like-minded celebrants for support and learning.

Humanist funerals

Humanist funerals, memorials and ash ceremonies are a fitting way to honour a unique life with warmth, sensitivity and meaning, but without reference to religion or an afterlife. They put the story of the person who has died at the heart of the ceremony, paying tribute to them and the legacy they leave, and provide an opportunity to bring people together, not just to share sadness but to celebrate a life lived.