I live in Newark on Trent between Nottingham and Lincoln in the East Midlands and I absolutely love being a celebrant. I love it so much that I lead ceremonies in all the major life events – birth, marriage and death, as well as training and mentoring new celebrants on behalf of Humanists UK. I’m also a volunteer humanist chaplain at our wonderful local hospice.
Why choose me to help you with your funeral or memorial?
Every celebrant has their own style, and I’d recommend shopping around before you decide. I know this can be difficult because time is often limited, but I’m always happy to have a “no obligation” discussion and to answer your questions, even if it’s only a quick ‘phone call.
I’ve been a funeral celebrant since 2016, and I’ve worked with families from many cultures and backgrounds at all sorts of venues, including the family home, hotels, restaurants, community centres, natural burial grounds and crematoria.
I take pride in helping families achieve a sense of having done justice to the memory of their loved one and I’ve received masses of feedback, all positive, which I analyse, record and publish on my website. As a result, I reckon my strengths are:
• Professionalism – I’m often described as “professional”, and I inspire confidence.
• Vocal quality – I have acting training, and a strong and sonorous voice which people love listening to.
• Lightness of touch – I believe that although funerals and memorials are deeply serious events that doesn’t mean they have to be solemn and there is a place for lightness and humour too.
• Cultural sensitivity – I’ve lived and worked in Europe and Asia and my travels have made me open-minded and able to communicate well with people from different social backgrounds and cultures.
• Flexibility – I am pragmatic and non-judgemental, and I strongly believe that everyone has a right to feel welcome and included in a ceremony whatever their beliefs.
Do have a look at my website too where you’ll find lots of practical information, FAQs, videos of me in action and client reviews.
Here is a small selection from the reviews you can find on my website:
