Hi, I'm Mike

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Every family wants something different and special so I work with you to ensure that we find the right words, music, readings, poems and shape these into the perfect ceremony.

I always start with your ideas and incorporate other people who want to take an active part.

Together we create the perfect ceremony by meeting, either face to face or virtually, to start the process. I take all the notes and ideas away and then supply a first draft ceremony. You then edit and fine tune it. You always remain in editorial control.

I always ensure that, by the time of the ceremony, you will know every word I am going to say and what will be happening at each stage. There will be no surprises so you can spend the ceremony simply being in the moment.

I welcome informal enquiries. I am well connected across the local funeral business and can, and will, recommend someone else if they fit your needs better.

You can view my audition video here… https://youtu.be/oFYBu019ksE

 

“Just a quick note to say how grateful we all are for the amazing job you did on Monday in helping us celebrate my Dad’s life. So many people I spoke to said how beautiful the service was and how wonderfully you had summed up a man who meant something different to all of the people in that room. You guided us all through the process with patience and good humour – two very dad traits, of course – and we appreciated the real care and attention you put in to the writing of the service, and the lovely way you told the story of a special man”.

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“Mike gave the most incredible ceremony. So many people are still messaging me to say how perfect it was, the way he put everything together, the way he included all my family members, the way he played the music by explaining why particular tracks were chosen. An amazing, caring, kind man. Would highly recommend Mike for a humanist ceremony. Everyone loved it. Thank you so much Mike.”

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“We started out struggling to represent Dad’s life in a way that would reach everyone who knew him. Over coffee and conversations Mike gently asked the right questions and guided us. He wrote skilfully to produce a ceremony we felt confident in. We were so relieved. On the day, the way Mike delivered our celebration, felt so natural and unscripted. He represented Dad’s personality in a way that connected with everyone there. People really appreciated the authenticity – there was a lot of love in the room.”

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“Mike’s patience with us was faultless, his calm, reassuring and professional manner was exceptional. The service itself was perfectly conducted, the way Mike talks and delivers the service comes across so effortless and like he is genuinely taking about a dear friend. One of the guests thought he was indeed a best friend of dads. If anyone is unsure or feeling overwhelmed where to start for a service then call on Mike. You will not sorry. Mike thank you again. You made the day very memorable as the best send off for dad.”

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47 other five star reviews can be viewed here: https://humanist.org.uk/mikephipps/

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Mike Phipps

Where I work

I am based in Croxley Green (Hertfordshire) but cover Beds, Herts, Bucks and most of North London.

Fees from...

Fees from £275. Average £285

How to contact me
Email

imikephipps@gmail.com

Phone

07880 808453

Website

humanist.org.uk/mikephipps

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.