Hi, I'm Anne

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...and I would love to work with you to create the perfect non-religious funeral or memorial for your loved one.

The death of a loved one is a uniquely personal experience; every bereavement is different, and we each experience grief in our own way. I will help you to create a ceremony that is as unique as the person you are commemorating; a chance for people to come together to remember the life of your loved one and to say a collective and dignified goodbye.

This doesn't have to be in a funeral setting. More and more people are opting to arrange direct cremations in order to make things simpler for their families once they are gone, but this can leave families and friends somewhat adrift without the chance to acknowledge and share their loss. A Humanist memorial service is a perfect way to fill that void, and I have a flexible approach to using a venue and at a time that suits you - whether that's Sunday afternoon in a garden or Tuesday evening in the pub!

My method is to spend some time with you listening to your stories and memories and exploring different options for your ceremony. After some reflection, I will share with you a first draft of your ceremony; in this way, we can work together until we get it just right.

As a Humanist, I believe that we each have just one life, and when that life comes to an end it deserves an act of remembrance that is truly personal and meaningful. Whether you are looking to arrange a funeral or a memorial event, there is no right or wrong approach:

- You may know just what needs to be said, or you may want to share your stories with me so I can help to find the right words

- You may have lots of ideas about music and readings, or you may want some help with finding something that feels right

- You may have family members who want to stand up and speak, or you may have people who want to contribute in other ways

- Whether you want a lively and interactive ceremony or a quiet, reflective one I can guide you through the options to find what works for you and your loved one.

You will probably have many questions. Please feel free to give me a call for an informal chat with no obligation.

Anne captured so much from the stories and memories we shared with her. We felt supported and enabled to do what we wanted on this day. We felt that, together with Anne, we had honoured N's memory in a way he would have wanted.

— Lesley, Bristol

Anne captured the essence of my dad beautifully during the ceremony and we had such positive feedback from attendees with many saying it was the nicest funeral they had been to.

— Louise, Bristol

The ceremony provoked a lot of conversation and memories of my mother amongst the guests – which is exactly what we wanted. Basically, it was all about my mother – we could not have hoped for more.

— Nick, Bath

I cannot thank Anne enough for her help and kindness in both the planning and presentation of my father-in-law’s funeral. She had a fantastic ability to sit patiently with my mother-in-law listening to her stories and then to produce a perfectly fitting eulogy, capturing the character of a person she had never met.

— Jo, South Gloucestershire

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Anne Wall

Where I work

I work in Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas, including West Wiltshire and North East Somerset.

My most frequently used venues are Westerleigh and Haycombe.

Fees from...

£230 for a funeral ceremony. Memorials and Celebrations of Life start at the same rate, but if a longer or more elaborate event is required the cost may increase accordingly.

How to contact me
Email

anne.wall@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07930 959869

Website

humanist.org.uk/annewall

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.

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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.