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CEREMONIES
Whether you are celebrating the arrival of a new member of the family, sending a loved one on their final journey from this life or commemorating any other important milestone, the way you choose to acknowledge the occasion can be integral to your experience of the whole experience. Who takes part? How do we signify the transitions? What pledges or memories are shared?
I believe that a ceremony to commemorate any of life’s milestones – be it a small, private affair or a more public occasion – can be an enriching and often uplifting experience, if treated respectfully and with integrity. I hope that every ceremony will give us the opportunity to Honour, Accept, Release and Trust in the transitions we are marking.
So, whether you are looking for a professional celebrant to lead proceedings with heart and meaning or simply a personalised ceremony, speech or eulogy for someone else to deliver, please get in touch to arrange a free, no obligation consultation.
FUNERAL
This is a difficult time, saying farewell to a loved one is never easy.
My role is to help you honour your family member, friend or beloved pet by telling their story in an appropriate, heartfelt and respectful way.
As an Independent Celebrant, I will listen to your needs without judgement and will write a completely unique service for you. This may incorporate texts from one or more faith or none at all, whatever you feel is most suitable.
I will lead the service with dignity, integrity and compassion, working alongside your Funeral Director to ensure all details are seen to and that all attendees you’d like to involve in the ceremony have a meaningful role.
Also, my services extend to include scattering of ashes and other dedication ceremonies, as well as memorials or anniversaries.
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WEDDING
Your wedding deserves to be as unique as you are. From the choice of venue to the music and, not least, the ceremony itself.
As an Independent Celebrant, I am able to create a ceremony that truly reflects you as a couple, recognises your individual journeys to finding each other and celebrates your hopes and intentions for the future.
I will listen to your needs without judgement and will write a completely unique service for you. This may incorporate texts from one or more faith or none at all, whatever you feel is most suitable.
Working with you, or alongside your wedding planner, I will help orchestrate the staging of the event to ensure that all details are seen to and that all guests you’d like to involve in the ceremony (even including pets) have a meaningful role.
Also, my services extend to include renewal of vows and anniversary celebrations.
Please note: In order for your union to be recognised in law and for a marriage certificate to be issued, both the Declaratory and Contracting Words must be said in a Registry Office or licenced venue in front of a legally appointed person. You will need to make separate arrangements for this; I am happy to advise.
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OTHER
There are a whole host of life stages that are worthy of commemorating with a ceremony.
These could extend to any significant milestone or rite of passage including becoming a teenager, graduating and retiring, well as those which reflect the diversity of our modern lives, like celebrating the blending of a new family through adoption or re-marriage and acknowledging the end of a relationship in divorce. The only limit is your imagination.
I will listen to your needs without judgement and will help create a completely unique. I can offer everything from advice and mentoring as you develop something yourself, right through to writing and leading the ceremony on the day.
Also, I can help orchestrate the staging of the event to ensure that all details are seen to and that everyone you’d like to involve has a meaningful role
FEES AND AVAILABILITYFEES AND AVAILABILITY
Mid-Sussex & surrounding areas.
*Available 365 days, subject to other bookings.
Bespoke ceremony: £900
Pet memorial: £300
Funeral: arranged via Funeral Director
Includes:
- meeting to discuss ideas
- writing ceremony
- leading rehearsal (if required)
- conducting ceremony
plus
- commemorative certificate
- copy of service
*Events further afield may incur charges for travel & accommodation
Ceremonial support: from £150
Includes:
- meeting to discuss ideas
- summary & notes
- Links to useful resources, as relevant