Hi, I'm Claire

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We are such stuff

As dreams are made on; and our little life

Is rounded with a sleep.

Shakespeare says it all. The wonder of human life, and the way all lives will end.

As a humanist celebrant, I seek to honour every individual human life and the rich variety of lived experience. A funeral needs to tell the story of the person you knew and the unique life they lived. I will work closely with you to prepare a ceremony full of memories, words and music reflecting that life. Every ceremony will be as different as every person. But the ritual of saying goodbye will always be at the centre of it, supporting you to move forward with a precious treasure chest of memories.

My professional background is as a lawyer and an English teacher. I will listen, guide and then write up a moving tribute incorporating your stories and your values. The ceremony will be as lively or peaceful as you choose, but always well-planned and impeccably delivered.

Please feel free to email me on clairejohnston3@gmail.com for an informal chat, to see if I am the right celebrant for you.

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Claire Johnston

Where I work

I live in South-East London and work throughout London.

Fees from...

£250

Fluent in

French

How to contact me
Email

clairejohnston3@gmail.com

Phone

07876 313260

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.