Hi, I'm Maria
I am a Humanist Funeral Celebrant, providing non-religious ceremonies in Hertfordshire, Essex and East London.
A Humanist ceremony is one that is bespoke.
I believe it is important to create a funeral ceremony that is personal: as every person is unique, so every funeral should be unique. I can help you create a ceremony that features the right words, music, images and poems to celebrant the life of your loved one.
About me
I am an experienced public speaker, facilitator and event organiser. My background is in music – as an educator, lecturer, and concert organiser.
I am passionate about working with people to create memorable events, whether a music workshop, performance, or a funeral.
I grew up in East London / Essex and now live in Hertfordshire, but I am proud of my Welsh roots.
My work running music workshops in a variety of settings has given me a wide experience of engaging with people. I bring this experience to my work as a celebrant, being able to work with people in a creative way, including children, young people and those with additional needs.
Maria Thomas
Where I work
I work in Hertfordshire, Essex and East London.
Fees from...
£250
How to contact me
maria.thomas@humanistceremonies.org.uk
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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.
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.
