Your words, your way: a personal farewell
A funeral should tell the truth about a life. Not a template, not a script written for anyone, but a ceremony that sounds like the person who died.
I'm Stephanie, a celebrant based in South West London. I work with families to build a real picture of the person who died, through their stories, their photos, and the details that made them themselves. From that, I write a ceremony that the people there will recognise as a true reflection of the person we are remembering.
You might have been directed to my page by a funeral director, or have found me directly. Either way, the process is the same: careful listening, a draft written for your approval, and a ceremony on the day that you can trust me to lead. I cover funerals, memorials, and celebrations of life across London.
I became a celebrant because I wanted to create ceremonies that are genuinely personal, true to the people involved, and free from a script. Years of theatre, and a career in communications, have taught me how to hold a room, read the mood, and find the right words for difficult moments.
Other languages
I offer bilingual French-English and Italian-English ceremonies and am happy to conduct ceremonies fully in French/Italian, in a mix of both languages, or with key moments in French/Italian for guests who need it. If another language matters to you or the person who died, I've incorporated several languages including Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Hebrew into ceremonies before, and I'd welcome the chance to do the same for you.
About me
Prior to being a celebrant I spent years in communications across healthcare, biotech, transport and consulting, working out the right words for difficult and important moments, often in fast-moving environments and balancing many opinions. That’s the skill I’m lucky to bring to every ceremony I write.
When I’m not conducting ceremonies you can usually find me chasing my little boy, planning my next knitting or sewing project, or tackling my ever growing pile of books. I’m a keen member of my local theatre group, whether I’m directing, acting, or getting stuck into the technical side of a show. Years of holding a stage, managing nerves (both mine and other peoples’), and reading a room are good training for standing up in front of a chapel full of mourners and getting the tone exactly right.
