Hi, I'm Viv

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In becoming a funeral celebrant, I am following in my father’s footsteps. He conducted naming, weddings and funerals for twenty years in Aotearoa New Zealand. I follow the family tradition of crafting ceremonies that are warm, meaningful, and tailored to celebrate each person’s unique life. I work with the family of the deceased to ensure the farewell we create together reflects their needs and wants. My background as an actor, artist and teacher gives me the skills to listen and weave memories and stories with music and readings. I have extensive experience in public speaking and producing events. I can reassure and even step in to read your words if that is what is appropriate.

My aim is always to make the ceremony as authentic and stress free as possible.

Feel free to phone me on +44 7872 012229 or email me: VivThomas007@protonmail.com

“Viv worked with our family to understand and appreciate the life and character of our recently departed and deeply beloved father. She combined this with professionalism, humour and warmth to create a celebration that reflected his and our values, whilst accommodating our disparate individual needs for grieving.”

— Anna

“Thank you on behalf of all the family for how you conducted Mum’s service on Friday. If these things can be perfect it was. From the words, your delivery of them, the music, the pictures – seamless. There were many compliments later and we can’t thank you enough.”

— Robert

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Viv Thomas

Where I work

I work in London, within the M25 and in South Wales.

Fees from...

£200 for a crematorium service. Memorials are negotiable.

How to contact me
Email

VivThomas007@protonmail.com

Phone

07872 012229

Website

humanist.org.uk/vivthomas

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.