Hi, I'm Anne

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Welcome. If you are bereaved, please know that my thoughts are with you. Saying goodbye is one of our most profound human experiences, it is deeply personal, often overwhelming, and deserves the utmost care.

I believe that every life is a unique story.

My approach is rooted in warmth and active listening.

Knowing that every story matters—even the complicated ones. We create a space that embraces the messy, beautiful, or incomplete parts of a life with honesty and empathy.

Together, we will weave those threads into a ceremony that truly resonates, a tribute that finds the gentle balance between the sadness of parting and the joy of having known them.

I am here to guide you in creating a meaningful farewell in your chosen setting, ensuring that every word spoken reflects the true essence and character of the story I have the privilege of telling.

Services that I offer:

Funeral ceremony.

Memorials.

Scattering of ashes ceremony.

Pre-planned Funerals

Photograph presentation / slide show for the ceremony.

Photography and Aerial photography *

A bespoke presentation copy of the ceremony.

Derbyshire Funerals

www.derbyshirefunerals.com

Every Life is a Story.

We can help you tell it, see it, and remember it, providing Bespoke Humanist Ceremonies & Cinematic Legacies across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire & North Nottinghamshire.

A Farewell as Unique as the Life Lived.

Traditional ceremonies often follow a template; we believe in a deeper approach.

As an accredited Humanist UK celebrant, I provide a non-religious, compassionate space to celebrate a person’s values, their impact, and their journey.

But a life isn't just made of words, it’s made of places, faces and our own Life Story.

such a personal touch, she loved daffs and birds.

It was a really lovely service, thank you "

— ‘M’

‘Ann is made to this and has so much skill in this area. Ann really cares about everyone she does funerals for and gets to know them - attention to detail is spectacular. Her services are so personal and heart warming. Ann is definitely who you need to lead the service for your loved one in your saddest time’.

— Emma

I was impressed Anne's attention to detail and care shown, making a difficult time a little bit easier

— Hayley T

Ann did a fantastic job so meaning full done with compassion it really did tell a story of the person and all the persons life and passions Ann was very professional at all times even though it was her own mums funeral which must have been very hard to do her mum would have been very proud of her

— Asha

Good afternoon Anne

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful and honest service. Everyone commented what a great job you did and that you were exactly the right person for us. 

Thank you for your support at this difficult time, and the compassion you showed mum

— Karen

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Anne Hall

Where I work

Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. I may ask for reasonable travel expenses for journeys over 20 miles from my home in Chesterfield

Fees from...

Funeral Ceremony £210

- ‘family’ meeting, gather information for the ceremony

- lead the Funeral Ceremony

- liaise with the Funeral Director and venue.

- provide a physical and digital copy of the Funeral Ceremony.

Funeral Pre-planning

Initial Discussion- free of charge

Initial meeting to discuss requirements and preferences

£50

Produce a Funeral Ceremony script, including audiovisual choices and preferences

£100

To lead the Funeral Ceremony

£100

Aerial and ground photography and video - POA

How to contact me
Email

anne.hall@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07795 624503

Website

www.derbyshirefunerals.com

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.