Hi, I'm Sara

I lead warm, personal, inclusive funeral and memorial ceremonies that pay tribute to who someone has been, the things that mattered most to them and what they have meant to others. These ceremonies bring people together to mourn the loss of someone they have loved but also to honour and celebrate the life they have lived. They may take place in crematoriums, but also in whatever settings feel right: be it outdoors, in village halls or a person’s home.

I have spent most of my career in social research; listening to people and capturing the stories of their lives. I have lived, worked and volunteered with people from many different backgrounds. My experience means I am well organised, a good communicator and a calm, reliable ‘safe pair of hands’ for you to rely on at a difficult time.

I live in rural Yorkshire with my partner Diana. We are fortunate to have a good life near open countryside where we enjoy walking with our dog. But like most people we have had losses in our lives. And I know that when you lose someone close to you, you want a funeral that is true to them. This doesn’t always happen, particularly if someone has lived a life that was different to the ‘norm’, or if they were gay or lesbian. I became a Humanist Celebrant because I want to facilitate funerals that genuinely reflect the life lead and are meaningful to those left behind. I aim to lead funerals and memorial services that highlight the love, work and joy of a life and enable friends and family to play as full a part in planning and delivering ceremonies as they wish.

Over the past 5 years I have been privileged to undertake this work with and for a wide variety of wonderful people. This has included those who towards the end of their life have wanted to plan for their own funeral or memorial.