Hi, I'm Leah

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Hello! I’m a Humanist Ceremonies funeral celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK.

I create and lead memorable and meaningful non-religious funerals, celebrations of life, memorials, and ash ceremonies. Each humanist ceremony is unique and custom-made, and is an authentic reflection of the individual's life and values. I am also accredited to work with people who wish to plan their own funeral and craft the ceremony script.

What I offer

I work closely with families to craft a bespoke and personal ceremony that reflects the story and legacy of their loved one. My aim is to provide a space where family and friends can come together to honour and remember the person, but also celebrate individual life. Many families comment that after the initial meeting they feel a sense of a weight being lifted, that this is one part of the coping with the death of their loved ones that they will not need to worry about.

A Celebration of a Unique Life

Every life is unique, and so should be the funeral to say farewell. Humanist funerals incorporate personal stories, memories, and tributes into the ceremony, to make it a sincere and authentic goodbye. I can guide you on choices, if needed, and also suggest other elements to make the ceremony right for everyone involved. I always offer support where needed for those who want to speak but feel nervous about doing so (which would include seamlessly "stepping in" at the last minute if that is what is wanted then).

Thank you so much for preparing and delivering a beautifully sensitive service on Thursday that truly captured the man. There was a stream of other feedback throughout the afternoon that complimented both yourself and the service that conveyed such a strong representation of Rob's life, love of art, achievements and challenges.  and then -

"I re-read my earlier email and realised the 'other feedback' was a bit broad, specifically it was around how relatable the content was in portraying who Robert was and his lifestyle. The feedback included marvelling at your skill in bringing a bank of information together, from a number of sources, in a very short space of time, editing and shortening to create a service that enabled us to remember our personal connections with Robert."

— Maz

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Leah Levane

Where I work

I work mainly in East Sussex but have travelled as far as Belgium.

Fees from...

£250.00 plus expenses if travelling more than 50 miles (negotiable for predeath planning).

Fluent in

French

How to contact me
Email

leah.levane@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

0772 301 5926

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.