Hi, I'm Denise

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Hello, and welcome.

My name is Denise, and I am a Humanist funeral celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. After a fulfilling nursing career spanning over four decades, I chose to continue my journey of supporting people by becoming a celebrant. Guided by the core values of empathy, effective communication, and care that defined my nursing career, I now help bereaved families create unique and meaningful non-religious funeral ceremonies.

Every life tells a story, and it is my privilege to help honour that story. I work closely with families to craft ceremonies that truly reflect the essence and legacy of their loved ones. With sensitivity and an open heart, I provide a safe space for sharing memories and capturing them in a ceremony that is as distinctive as the person we are celebrating. Together, we create a farewell that is not only authentic and heartfelt but also a genuine celebration of life.

I can guide you through this process, offering suggestions for readings, poems, and personal tributes to make the ceremony a meaningful and lasting tribute to your loved one.

Please don't hesitate to call me for an initial chat on 07814 961333 or email deealfreda63@gmail.com

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Denise Cunningham

Where I work

West and South Yorkshire. I live in Elland, Halifax.

Fees from...

£230 depending on travel and number of face to face meetings required.

How to contact me
Email

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.