Hi, I'm Hannah
A West Yorkshire-based humanist memorial Celebrant with 14+ years' experience leading touching humanist memorial ceremonies, ashes interments and scatterings in Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Bradford, North Yorkshire (Skipton, Harrogate, York) and beyond. 500+ exemplary testimonials, hard-earned. I'm so passionate about what I do.
‘We wanted our dad’s memorial to be personal and unique. Hannah's approach was perfect. She worked closely with us to help craft a special service, bringing wider family and friends into the process. It was just how we wanted to remember him.’ Emily
What kind of service do you offer? - I create bespoke memorial ceremonies, rather than funerals, and this includes writing for those wanting to either scatter ashes themselves or have an interment of ashes in a burial ground or similar. Often families want to take time to organise a fitting occasion after a cremation or burial has taken place, or they might have had an unattended cremation and want to focus on a beautiful Celebration of Life, written with their words and/or those of loved ones.
‘I just wanted to thank you. You did a remarkable job. Listening to the eulogy you wrote brought back so many happy memories of Phil, it was a fantastic tribute. You gave him the best send off ever. Forever grateful.’ Carolyn
How does your process work? - First of all, I'd find out more about the person whose life we're celebrating. Then I'd talk you through the ways I usually create my bespoke memorial ceremonies and involve nominated contributors. Once we're happy with the general outline, I'd suggest appropriate themes for the writing and you'd have the opportunity to sign off on the bespoke questions I plan to ask our contributors to answer. I then write with their words, all interwoven into one seamless whole.
‘The lovely tribute Hannah created with our family’s words in my wife’s memory was very precious. An amazing centrepiece which made for an excellent service, it was written beautifully and really captured her. Hannah did her proud.’ Barrie + family
What difference can this make? - Having experienced grief, I know how overwhelming it can be and how difficult it is to feel you have done the memory of your loved one justice. Working with an experienced professional, someone who is invested in what you're going to create together, but also once removed, means you're able to gain valuable perspective. Sharing the creative experience with others plays a pivotal role as well. HWG
Hannah Wroe Gill
Where I work
Based in West Yorkshire, I usually lead humanist memorial ceremonies in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire.
Fees from...
£500 - £750 plus travel (if time allows, I offer flexible payment e.g. 25% deposits and monthly instalments)
How to contact me
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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.
