Whether you're planning ahead or arranging a ceremony now, it's natural to have questions. Here are some of the ones I'm asked most often.
A celebrant works with you to create and lead a ceremony that reflects the person or occasion being honoured. That might be a funeral, a memorial, a naming ceremony, or another type of milestone. My role is to help you shape something personal and meaningful and then deliver it with care on the day.
For funerals, I may be able to help at short notice, including with just a few days’ notice, though this isn’t typical and I prefer a little more time as it helps with planning. For other ceremonies, like naming ceremonies or memorials, the more notice the better. Whatever your timeline, it’s always worth asking. If I’m not available, I’ll try to point you to someone who is.
I often work alongside funeral directors and I’m very happy to fit in with whatever arrangements are already in place. If you’re not using a funeral director, that’s also fine, I can help guide the ceremony planning from my side.
I’m based near Colchester and mainly cover Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas, but I’m always open to travelling a little further if I can.
Yes, I’m happy to meet for a no-pressure chat (in person or by video call) before you decide. It’s really important that you feel comfortable and confident in who you’re working with.
If something unexpected stops me from being there, I’ll do everything I can to arrange another trusted celebrant to step in. I’ll make sure they have the full script and all the details, so the ceremony can still go ahead as planned.
No, not unless you’d like them to be. Celebrant-led ceremonies are usually non-religious, but I can include prayers, hymns or spiritual elements if that’s something that matters to you or your family.
Yes, absolutely. If there are readings, prayers, blessings or rituals you’d like to include, I’ll make sure they’re handled with care and respect.
Yes, that’s a big part of what I do. I’ll ask a few gentle questions to get a sense of what feels right, and then offer suggestions to help shape the tone, content and structure of the ceremony.
Yes, I’ll send you a full draft ahead of time so you can read through it and suggest any changes. Nothing will be read out on the day without your approval.
Funerals and memorials start from £240, with naming ceremonies from £250. Other ceremonies are priced from £75. I’ll always confirm the price before any work begins.
If you’d like to talk things through or ask any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. There’s no pressure or obligation.
Call me on 07812 371590 or fill out my enquiry form.
“Di recently helped us celebrate the life of my aunt. She turned a difficult time into a warm experience, gently guiding us to remember her with joy. On the day, she was professional, polite and respectful — delivering the ceremony with sincerity and kindness.”
