Hi, I'm Rachel
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.
A little about me
I was drawn to Humanism in my late twenties - I remember, when I came across it, I felt that I had found something that perfectly encapsulated the way I felt about the world and my place within it. I always knew that I didn't want anything religious for my own funeral. And then one of my best friends died, very suddenly, very unexpectedly. His funeral was full of joy and celebration and that's when I knew that I wanted to become a Humanist funeral celebrant when I retired. To help others, in the most difficult of times, to remember what made that person special and to focus on the joy they brought seemed, to me, a huge honour. Aged 56, I am lucky to have retired early from corporate life and am now able to fully embrace my new career.
What you can expect from me
As previously mentioned, each ceremony is unique and custom-made. To achieve this, I work closely with families to draw out the precious memories in order to share them with friends and family, to honour and remember the person and to celebrate their life.
The Ceremony
Every life is unique, and being able to select exactly the right way to say farewell is the right of every grieving family. Humanist funerals are able to incorporate personal stories, memories, poems, photographs, music, anecdotes and tributes into the ceremony, providing 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.
Contact me
Please do contact me if you are looking for a professional celebrant to lead a non-religious funeral ceremony for your loved one. I’m here to support you during this challenging time and help you create the most fitting funeral for them. I’m happy to have an initial conversation to better explain what I do and how I work.
Rachel Faulconbridge
Where I work
I am based in central Nottingham and happy to travel throughout the East Midlands, and beyond if required.
Fees from...
£234
How to contact me
rachel.faulconbridge@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.
