An experienced humanist funeral celebrant based near Chester, I write and deliver ceremonies to commemorate and celebrate the lives of people who have died and hopefully help families deal with feelings of loss and grief.
Ceremonies may be funerals held at crematoria and/or burials at cemeteries or memorials, ashes scatterings and interments.
I also meet people “pre-need” who wish to consider and plan their ceremony in advance to help their family at a later time.
What I do
I help you structure, write and deliver a ceremony and liaise with other professionals involved. Sometimes I’ll write and deliver the ceremony in it’s entirety, other times I will have less direct input and work alongside you and/or family and friends.
To prepare a ceremony I would need to meet with you to discuss the ceremony and learn something about the deceased and their personality. I’ll ask lots of questions & take lots of notes and then use these to write a ceremony script. I’ll share this with you in advance to make sure you’re happy with it.
Together we will ensure that the ceremony will commemorate and celebrate the life of the person who has died in a manner which is right for them and for you and others who were part of their life.
Once I know something of the person’s personality I can help you choose music if you wish and appropriate poetry if you want any included – words that feel right for the person and their family.
On the day of the ceremony I will arrive early and liaise with others involved and do everything I can to help make sure that everything goes well.
About Me
I’m passionate and enthusiastic about life and people. I genuinely believe that we’re all connected in some way to each other and ultimately to all life.
My partner, children and their families and latterly grandchildren too, always help remind me how lucky I am!
I’ve had a varied working life – working with folk in industrial, professional, commercial, care and charitable settings.
I enjoy art, reading and writing, music, gardening, walking and travel. I’ve helped create and deliver courses and presentations for schools and other organisations to help look at life and living.
My work as a celebrant allows me to meet so many people and be involved in some aspect of their lives in one way or another - learn of other’s lives – share emotions. I always gain something from meeting others - hopefully I get to help people myself in some small way.
