Hi, I'm Blue

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Working with you to create a ceremony to celebrate the person you love, who has died

You want to celebrate the life of someone who has died. That person was unique and is irreplaceable. Together we can create a ceremony to celebrate them and their life. It can reflect who they were and what was important to them.

You may already be working with a funeral director and have a date booked. Or doing it yourself, planning a memorial after a funeral, or a ceremony to scatter ashes. 

Whatever your needs, call me on 07971411306

Everyone who dies deserves to be remembered in a meaningful funeral or memorial. This event can celebrate their personality and life experience. I trained as a celebrant to work with people to make that possible.

An award-winning documentary filmmaker, I’ve helped people tell their stories throughout my career. Before working in television, I spent several years as a full-time singer-songwriter. I still love music and playing guitar and I now also work as a freelance writer.

Perfection

Blue was incredibly helpful, kind and knowledgeable in creating a very beautiful memorial for my mother. Behind the scenes she was an invaluable support, helping us find the right words and putting so much time and thought into the memorial. On the day all the guests agreed on her beautiful way of celebrating my mum and her life.

— Sue

Excellent, appropriate and sensitive celebrant

Blue was recommended to us and was amazing when my husband died. It is important to show sensitivity and understanding at these difficult times. Blue was very empathetic and really understood what we wanted from the day. Her experience also means that her suggestions were well made and really helpful. I would definitely recommend her. She was also very thorough in her work putting together the celebration of Ian's life.

— Steve

Blue was absolutely fantastic.

At the hardest time for our family she stepped in with professionalism, empathy, and most of all kindness. The funeral / memorial of a loved one is one of the most intense experiences and there is a desperate need to get everything right: Blue was just amazing. She spoke brilliantly, she offered huge support, she took care of so many things... my family will always be grateful to her.

— Richard

Blue Ryan is Superb

Blue is truly brilliant. She listens carefully, she is empathetic, intelligent and imaginative. More than this, she went far beyond what was asked of her to provide guidance and care. She is calm and charming and has huge experience. Nothing is too much trouble for her, she is incredibly thorough and constantly seeks to improve her service. She is a really delightful person and I highly recommend her.

— Harry

Amazing celebrant

Blue was recommended to me when looking for a celebrant for my Mother’s funeral. Blue showed so much warmth, empathy, and compassion to my family. She strived to understand as much as she could about my Mum’s life and present her true essence, which she delivered beautifully, and captured her to a T.

— Joel

Highly Recommended

Blue did an absolutely amazing job as the celebrant at my Dad's funeral. She was so professional and kind at such a difficult time for our family. She took the time to get to know us as a family and especially my Dad, which came through so strongly at the funeral: it was as though we'd known her for years! She helped coordinate with both the funeral directors and the crematorium which was very helpful at a stressful time. We would highly recommend Blue and are enormously grateful for her contributing so significantly to a really special 'send-off' for Dad.

— Charlotte

Highly recommended.

Our first meeting with Blue felt like stepping into a woodland clearing. We were able to talk candidly about the person we’d lost and share recollections of the best as well as the tricky times. She put us at ease and made us feel that we were in safe hands. Her empathetic approach meant that the eulogy she prepared sounded as if it had been written by one of our closest friends, taking difficult emotions and transforming them into something celebratory. Blue is a great listener as well as a wonderful communicator and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

— Leonie

Warm, kind and compassionate Celebrant

Blue was warm kind and empathetic. After a lengthy chat with her, she perfectly encapsulated my husband and helped us create a musical and visual celebration of his life. She was always on hand to tweak the script and added her own content. Blue was very calm and we really trusted her to guide us through this difficult time.

— Sally

Wonderful Celebrant

Blue was a wonderful celebrant at my step father's funeral. From the first contact, she was patient, kind and sensitive. Her conversations with myself, other members of the family and friends were full of understanding. Nobody felt rushed at such a very difficult time. Blue listened so carefully to what people had to say. This resulted in an incredible tribute, read by Blue with the perfect tone on the day of the funeral.

Blue also helped and advised on all aspects of the day and worked with us throughout.

A few people asked for Blue's details after the funeral and I would not hesitate to recommend her. At such a challenging time, Blue provides a clarity and kindness which is much needed.

— Vanessa

Blue was incredible.

They went above and beyond to ensure my mother was remembered in the way most suitable for us. I was so grateful to have them by my side throughout the daunting process of remembering my mother.

Blue's ability to speak with such sensitivity to grieving family members including myself so we could gather all the details about my mother's life for her eulogy was mentioned by everyone they spoke to and really impressed me.

The eulogy that Blue created is very beautiful and something i will keep forever, you can see that it has been created with time and love by someone who really cares about what they do.

At such a difficult time Blue made everything so much easier, and they were able to deliver my mother's eulogy with sensitivity and even a touch of humour where required.

I felt confident and assured that Blue would be leading proceedings on the day.

I want to book Blue for my own memorial!

— Pandora

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Blue Ryan

Where I work

Ealing, West London and beyond.

Wherever you live in London, I can come and discuss your plans with you. Or if you’re based further afield, perhaps we could chat online?

Fees from...

£275 for a ceremony at a crematorium (single slot)

Fees for memorials, burials and other ceremonies vary

How to contact me
Email

blue.ryan@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07971 411306

Website

www.blueryancelebrant.co.uk

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.