I'm a humanist funeral celebrant based in Cambridge, delivering personal ceremonies with care and empathy.
My journey to becoming a celebrant started with my own experience of bereavement. It was a humanist ceremony that showed me the positive impact a funeral can have when it’s done right. Many years later, I’m honoured to be able to help others remember and pay tribute to their loved ones in a way that’s right for them.
As a humanist, I believe that our actions and our relationships with other people are what matter most. And since every person is unique, no two humanist ceremonies will be exactly the same either. This is what makes them so special.
If you choose me as your celebrant, I’ll work with you to build a picture of your loved one: the life they led, the bonds they shared with others, and the things that made them who they were – quirks and all.
Together, we’ll create a personal ceremony including music, readings or symbolic actions that are important to you, and I’ll help guide you if you’re not sure what approach to take.
I can help with:
- Funerals, including cremations, traditional burials and natural burials.
- Memorials and Celebrations of Life, at a venue of your choice.
- Interments or scattering of ashes.
- Pre-funeral planning, for those wishing to leave a record of their wishes for their loved ones.
Curious about what a humanist ceremony is like? Take a look at my Facebook or Instagram page to learn more about how I work.
My background
I originally trained as a journalist before working in charity communications for several years. Across my career, I’ve met and interviewed people from all walks of life, and I’m privileged to have been trusted to tell their stories. This background also gave me invaluable experience of working with people who were going through some of the most difficult times of their life.
I’ve always been a humanist, although I didn’t always identify as one! For me, humanism is about more than the absence of a religious faith: it’s a positive world view that emphasises the importance of treating others with kindness and empathy, and of looking after the world around us.
I live in Cambridge, where I grew up, and can deliver funerals in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas. As well as delivering ceremonies, I also work as a copywriter, specialising in communications for charities.
If you’d like to know more about me or to talk about your needs, just get in touch using the contact details on the right.
