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Present Ascent Cheshire
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Countries Covered
Areas Covered
I travel Nationally
Specialisms
cremation, burial, memorial, ashes scattering or interment, the death of a baby, the death of a child, remembrance, celebration of life, living funeral, living celebration of life
Affiliations
The Good Funeral Guild, AOIC, The Celebrant Accord, Dementia-Friendly Funerals
Languages
English
Hi, I'm Lucy
I’m a trusted independent funeral celebrant and storyteller, standing beside families, friends, and individuals as they prepare to mark the life and death of someone they love — whether that’s through a traditional ceremony, celebration of life, or memorial service. I’m proud and grateful to have been awarded ‘Funeral Celebrant of the Year’ at the Good Funeral Awards 2024 – this is a national award based on written statements from families and funeral directors.
Inspired by the serene stillness of the Peak District hills and the Cheshire Plain, I’ll work with you to calmly craft a funeral service that brings love and light to a challenging time, so you can ‘do right’ by the person we’re honouring. My work encompasses all aspects of the funeral ceremony space including cremation, burial, memorial, ashes scattering or interment, the death of a baby, the death of a child, remembrance, celebration of life, living funeral and living celebration of life.
What's my ceremony style?
From live music to quiet reflection, cherished memories to candle lighting, the ceremony can include many thoughtful touches. It can be held at a crematorium or natural burial ground, in a garden or outdoor space, at home or in another meaningful venue. We can also plan a traditional funeral with elements you find especially comforting and familiar. Anything is possible.
You don’t have to do this alone. For funeral ceremony ideas, hopes and fears, I’m here to gently guide you every step of the way. Get in touch, and we’ll start walking the path together.
Prices From
£350
Why choose Lucy?
Drawing upon my academic career, celebrancy training, and profound personal experience with loss, I’ll offer a listening ear and act as a peaceful presence as you carefully consider your choices. From my home in Macclesfield, I’ll weave your wishes and treasured tales into a ceremony script that holds space for joy and sadness and celebrates their life and legacy.
The areas that I cover include Macclesfield, Bollington, Adlington, Buxton, the High Peak, Didsbury, Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale, Knutsford, Northwich.
What do I offer?
Unfortunately Present Ascent Cheshire is not available for weddings.
Unfortunately Present Ascent Cheshire is not available for Naming Ceremonies.
Unfortunately Present Ascent Cheshire is not available for Renewal of Vows
Funerals
I’m a trusted independent funeral celebrant and storyteller, standing beside families, friends, and individuals as they prepare to mark the life and death of someone they love — whether that’s through a traditional ceremony, celebration of life, or memorial service. Inspired by the serene stillness of the Peak District hills and the Cheshire Plain, I’ll work with you to calmly craft a funeral service that brings love and light to a challenging time, so you can ‘do right’ by the person we’re honouring.
I’m proud and grateful to have been awarded ‘Funeral Celebrant of the Year’ at the Good Funeral Awards 2024 – this is a national award based on written statements from families and funeral directors.
Ceremony at a crematorium, chapel, natural burial ground or graveside:
Standard ceremony (single slot), planning and delivery £350
Extended ceremony (double slot), planning and delivery £450
These fees cover the following locations, within a 15-mile radius of Macclesfield:
Macclesfield Crematorium & Cemetery, Adlington Memorial Park, Friends of Nature Burial Ground, Birches Remembrance Park & Crematorium, Vale Royal Crematorium, Swanlow Park Cemetery, The Manchester Crematorium, Altrincham Crematorium, Stockport Crematorium & Carmountside Crematorium.
For locations further afield, I will be glad to provide a quote.
I charge an additional £100 for ceremonies which are planned for a Saturday or Sunday. This applies to both the ceremony types above, and below.
Ceremony at an alternative venue, planning and delivery £450
e.g. at a home, garden, hotel, private venue (such as a theatre, historic building, stately home, or pub) or a natural outdoor space, within 15-miles of Macclesfield and of up to 1 hour in length).
Prices From
£250
Why choose Lucy for your funeral?
Drawing upon my academic career, celebrancy training, and profound personal experience with loss, I’ll offer a listening ear and act as a peaceful presence as you carefully consider your choices. From my home in Macclesfield, I’ll weave your wishes and treasured tales into a ceremony script that holds space for joy and sadness and celebrates their life and legacy.
From live music to quiet reflection, cherished memories to candle lighting, the ceremony can include many thoughtful touches. It can be held at a crematorium or natural burial ground, in a garden or outdoor space, at home or in another meaningful venue. We can also plan a traditional funeral with elements you find especially comforting and familiar. Anything is possible.
You don’t have to do this alone. For funeral ceremony ideas, hopes and fears, I’m here to gently guide you every step of the way. Get in touch, and we’ll start walking the path together.
Reviews for Present Ascent Cheshire
Total Reviews: 40
Average Rating: 5
reviews (40)
Warm, kind, practical and supportive.
We count ourselves very lucky to have had Lucy to support us in mourning, honouring and celebrating our lovely Mum when she passed away. My Mum and I were already acquainted with Lucy through our choir, and I believed her to be kind and thoughtful, and this impression turned out to be accurate.
Lucy held our hands figuratively and literally throughout the whole process. She listened to the stories and reminiscences of my 87-year-old Dad, my sister and me, and was very quickly able to organise our thoughts into a beautiful account of our Mum’s life that allowed us, and everyone that came to her funeral to commemorate and celebrate her. Lucy made herself available to us as regularly as we needed her from the moment we first contacted her, and she helped us with the practicalities of the service to ensure that the service we had imagined came to fruition, and truly honoured our Mum’s life.
Lucy is marvellous as a celebrant – she is genuinely warm and kind, as well as practical and supportive, and a great communicator. The superb job she did comforted us at a very difficult time and we will be forever grateful.
Thank you Lucy x
Compassionate & Thoughtful
I recommend working with Lucy as a celebrant whole-heartedly! From the very first meeting, to her ‘after-care’, Lucy was a pleasure to work with. She is an exceptional listener. Compassionate and thoughtful. She collated stories of our Mum and brought her essence to life during the service which she delivered beautifully. Lucy’s integrity and grace was truly valued by our family, and we will always be very grateful. Thank you.
Compassion, Wisdom and Generosity
Highest recommendation for Lucy, who brought compassion, wisdom and generosity to a difficult experience.
