Hi, I'm Sara

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Hello, my name is Sara and I am a Humanist Funeral Celebrant.

My Background

My inspiration to become a Humanist Funeral Celebrant followed the death of my Dad a number of years ago. I wrote and delivered his non-religious, personal ceremony and found it a very uplifting experience. Since then, I have written and presented a number of ceremonies for close friends and family which reaffirmed my decision to train as a Celebrant.

I had the privilege of working as an NHS nurse for 36 years. This enabled me to build on existing caring and compassion skills and work with people from all backgrounds, sometimes in very challenging circumstances.

Humanism is not simply the absence of religion, it is about being kind and living the one life we have with those around us.

If you choose me to write and conduct a ceremony for your loved one, I will guide and support you throughout our interactions to create a funeral ceremony that is a personal, true reflection of their life.

My contact details are on this page if you would like to discuss your needs.

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Sara Iley

Where I work

I conduct funeral ceremonies in and around Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Fees from...

£240

How to contact me
Email

sara.iley@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07525 929532

Website

humanist.org.uk/sarailey

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.