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Available for
Countries Covered
Areas Covered
I travel Nationally & Internationally
Specialisms
'Free at the point of use' grief counselling when needed & professionally created Visual Tributes.
Affiliations
ACCPH
Languages
English and Sign
Hi, I'm Steve
I’m Steve, I’m not bound by any religion, statute or doctrine. So, I’m free to create and deliver personalised ceremonies embracing your beliefs or non-beliefs. I will help to construct a Celebration of Life, based on the life of the person the ceremony is for – but should you choose to include any religious or spiritual wording, prayers or music, then that is fine too.
You can expect a highly professional, personal and engaging ceremony with lots of excellent ideas and not a bland ‘insert name here’ recital from a script – something which will include as much or as little ritual, symbolism and imagery as you wish.
What's my ceremony style?
Professional, mindful funeral ceremonies in any context, whether that be in a crematorium, a private chapel, a hotel, a woodland or outdoor pavilion, or even in your home.
Prices From
£215.00
Why choose Steve?
What you did for us was quite exceptional! Beautifully orchestrated.
You went above & beyond with communicating & liaising with us to ensure our mother’s funeral service went smoothly & was conducted just as we had wished.
There is nothing at all workaday or formulaic about what Steve does. Every service is different, well thought out and very well presented. Our families love him. – Independent Funeral Director
What do I offer?
Unfortunately Independent Celebrant is not available for weddings.
Unfortunately Independent Celebrant is not available for Naming Ceremonies.
Unfortunately Independent Celebrant is not available for Renewal of Vows
Funerals
In 2003 my wife lost her daughter Katie to Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer that occurs in the brain or spinal cord. She was six years old. It was an incredibly cruel end to a long two-year battle with the disease. We have been gripped by our loss ever since – and have resolved to devote the rest of our lives to helping people who experience loss and grief in whatever circumstances. We’re both fully qualified Counsellors and Grief Specialists.
Since Katie’s death, we have adopted the symbolism of the Dragonfly as a way of reminding ourselves of how special and unique she was. It has since become representative of my work as a Grief Specialist and Funeral Celebrant. And so, the Dragonfly for us represents going beyond what is on the surface and looking into the more profound implications of life. It is a symbol of new beginnings and so, represents hope, change, and love.
Funeral Ceremony, Re-Imagined
You may wish to opt for a Simple Ceremony or a Celebration of Life, or a Semi-Religious/Spiritual Ceremony, or even a woodland burial, either of which may include:
A Candle Lighting Liturgy
A Celtic Blessing
A Photographic Visual Tribute set to music
Live Music & Song
A Reflective Video
A Rosemary Blessing
A Floral Tribute
Specially Commissioned Poetry/Verse
A Military Salute
Signed Ceremonies for the hearing impaired
Personal Testimony
Eulogy
Why choose Steve for your funeral?
What you did for us was quite exceptional! Beautifully orchestrated.
You went above & beyond with communicating & liaising with us to ensure our mother’s funeral service went smoothly & was conducted just as we had wished.
There is nothing at all workaday or formulaic about what Steve does. Every service is different, well thought out and very well presented. Our families love him. – Independent Funeral Director
Reviews for Independent Celebrant
Total Reviews: 23
Average Rating: 5
reviews (23)
Ann Scallan
Steve,
We as a family cannot thank you enough for the service you gave at my mothers funeral, it was exactly what we wanted. It was delivered both professionally and personally, you took all the pictures and put it together perfectly thanks again.
Carol Hall
From the first meeting with Steve, I knew he got the essence of my mum, words can’t express how beautiful my mum’s service was.
Thank you so much for everything you did for my family.
H Goodwins Funeral Directors & Steve, our Celebrant
At such a difficult time, Steve showed empathy and understanding; he listened, clearly understood who my brother was. Steve took away the pressure and produced a wonderful Order of Service, projected screen and video for during the service, he spoke with knowledge, care and understanding using words that supported our grief. All including those who were unable to join us due to numbers felt his personal embrace of our loss but had a story of life to tell. A great tribute to my brother.
