Hi, I'm Steve

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Background

Like many, I have too often been to funerals where the officiant has barely taken any time to celebrate the life of the person who has died and what they meant to the people at the funeral, but instead focused on their death. I believe that the best way we can mark the passing of a loved one is to cherish and celebrate all the positive things they contributed to our lives, and how they will live on in our memories, and not to dwell on their loss.

Services

My services are non-religious and focus on telling the story of a life that has been lived, and its legacy. I offer a range of options including a reduced cost for people who want help in planning a service they intend to take themselves, through to a longer memorial service at a venue of your choosing. For people who know they are reaching the end of their journey, I am happy to spend time helping them make sure that their funeral wishes are captured - at no cost.

Flexibility

I don't come with a glossy brochure of different funeral formats, together we will plan an entirely unique ceremony for each unique person. I will help talk you through all your options to create a truly special event.

Dear Steve - I just wanted to say a huge thank you for how tactfully and compassionately you carried out the service yesterday for Jeremy, he would have loved it ! 

I received this this morning from one of his close army friends.... 

Dear Wendy, What a great send-off you gave Jeremy yesterday – he would have been thrilled! He would have been proud of Jamie’s eulogy which captured him very well. 

Thank you once again Steve, my very best wishes 

— Wendy

Just a short message to firstly apologise to you for not managing to speak to you last Friday directly after the funeral, and secondly, and more importantly, to say a huge 'Thank you' for the way in which you delivered the service for my father. 

As painful as these ceremonies are, the detail within the service, and the way in which you presented it made the entire process a little easier to bear for the family. Each and every guest we spoke with either outside the Crem building, or at the wake following on from the funeral, commented on the fact that they felt as though the process was indeed a celebration of both the life and achievements of my dad, as opposed to the 'usual' religious ceremonies they had previously attended. 

So, on behalf of my mom, family, friends, and most importantly my dad, thank you so much for the excellent service provided. Not only did it help to ease the trauma of the day, it also gave all who were present, either in body or via digital link, a reminder of the kind, funny, generous man that was my dad. Kindest regards…..”

— David

Dear Steve, we cannot thank you enough for the beautiful memorial service you did for Tony on Monday. It was a very special day and one we will remember for ever.

— Inez

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Steve Anderson

Where I work

Black Country, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire

Fees from...

£220 for a funeral service either at a crematorium or a graveside burial service.

How to contact me
Email

steveanderson@kinvercelebrant.co.uk

Phone

07881 102574

Website

kinvercelebrant.co.uk

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