Hi, I'm Trisha

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I am a professional celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. I create and lead non-religious, inclusive funeral and memorial ceremonies.

Humanist funerals celebrate a life lived, while acknowledging the sadness of loss. They focus on the individual: their character, their connections and the legacy they leave behind. You don’t need to identify as a humanist to choose this kind of ceremony - many people share humanist values without realising it. What matters is authenticity, compassion and love.

Most funerals are by their nature poignant and sad. But, they can also be filled with joy, laughter and moments of profound gratitude. A ‘good’ funeral helps us say goodbye in a way that feels right: by telling the story of a life, reflecting on its meaning and honouring the love that remains.

As a humanist celebrant, I work closely with those left behind to shape a ceremony that is personal, honest and unique. I’ll support you in choosing music, readings and poems that resonate. I’ll listen to your memories and weave them into a tribute that reflects both the joy and the sorrow, the tears and the laughter.

To be entrusted with someone’s story is a profound honour. It’s why I do this work.

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Trisha Bennet

Where I work

I live in the seaside town of Southport, but my funeral work takes me to many areas around the North West.

Fees from...

If you are using a Funeral Director for a cremation or burial, my fee will be covered in their pricing.

If you are having a memorial/celebration of life in a private venue, I charge £230. This includes meeting with the family, writing and delivering the ceremony as well as producing a presentation script.

How to contact me
Email

trisha.bennet@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07961 249264

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.