Ceremonies I offer

Each ceremony is written and delivered exclusively for you. Tap a card to read more about how we might work together.

Weddings

Your wedding ceremony should feel unmistakably yours. I take time to understand how you met, what you value, and the tone you want on the day, whether that’s formal and romantic, relaxed and fun, or something quietly intimate.

Together we’ll choose readings, music, symbolic elements (such as handfasting, ring exchanges, or personal rituals), and the order of the service. I draft your script in full for you to review, so nothing comes as a surprise. On the day I’m there to hold the space with calm confidence, so you can be fully present with each other and your guests.

Naming ceremonies

Naming ceremonies are all about celebrating a new life or a new chapter without being tied to a particular faith tradition. They work beautifully for babies, adopted children, blended families, or older children who’ve never had a formal welcome.

The ceremony can be as simple or as rich in ritual as you like. I will help you tell your family story with warmth and honesty, involve siblings and guests where you wish, and create a moment you and your child will look back on with pride in years to come.

Funerals & celebrations of life

Losing someone central to your life is disorienting and often, devastating. My priority is to listen to family, friends, and anyone you trust to speak truthfully about the person you are remembering, so the ceremony reflects their character, humour, values, and life they led.

I can lead the full service, or the celebrant elements within a larger structure, weaving together eulogy, tributes, music, poems, and moments of reflection or silence. Nothing is rushed; there is space for tears, for laughter where it helps, and for collective goodbye in whatever form fits your beliefs and wishes.

If your loved one has opted for a direct cremation, I can also lead a memorial event, which can be less formal than a traditional funeral. This option provides an opportunity to collectively grieve and remember a family member or friend, allowing you to pay your last respects in the company of those who cared.

Vow Renewals

Vow renewals are a chance to look back on the life you’ve built together and look forward to what’s to come. They can be grand or intimate, a surprise or a long-planned gathering, and they often resonate deeply for couples who have weathered change, or who simply want to mark a special anniversary in a meaningful way.

You might recommit with new vows, involve children or grandchildren, or include friends who’ve supported you along the way. My focus is on sincerity rather than spectacle: a ceremony that feels true to who you are now, not only who you were when you first made promises to each other.

Pricing

Weddings

£650

What does this include?

  • Initial no-obligation chat (call or face to face meeting)
  • Couples' questionnaire followed by planning meeting (in person over a coffee or glass of wine, if we live nearby!)
  • Unlimited communication throughout – I'm here to help
  • A unique, personalised ceremony, written and officiated by me
  • Arrival at your wedding at least an hour before the ceremony, meeting key suppliers and ensuring setup is perfect
  • A beautifully presented keepsake copy of your script, along with vows and readings
  • Travel within Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire
  • Travel to venues outside of the 'three shires' will be expensed at 50p mile.
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Vow renewals

£450

What does this include?

  • Initial no-obligation chat (call or face to face meeting)
  • Couples' questionnaire followed by planning meeting (in person over a coffee or glass of wine, if we live nearby!)
  • Unlimited communication throughout – I'm here to help
  • A unique, personalised ceremony, written and officiated by me
  • Arrival at your wedding at least an hour before the ceremony, meeting key suppliers and ensuring setup is perfect
  • A beautifully presented keepsake copy of your script, along with vows and readings
  • Travel within Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire
  • Travel to venues outside of the 'three shires' will be expensed at 50p mile.
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Naming ceremonies

£290

What does this include?

  • Initial no-obligation call – tell me your plans and I'll tell you how I can help
  • A face-to-face meeting to get to know each other, meet key family members and discuss the story for your naming ceremony
  • Unlimited support via WhatsApp, text, or email
  • A unique, personalised ceremony, written and officiated by me
  • Arrival at least an hour before your ceremony on the day, meeting all key people, helping with setup
  • A personalised, keepsake certificate to remember your special day
  • Travel within Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire
  • Travel to venues outside of the 'three shires' will be expensed at 50p mile.
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Funerals

£250

Your funeral director will usually recommend a celebrant and put you in touch. In this situation, the celebrant's fee is included in the overall cost of the funeral and will be itemised as an expense, typically around £250–300. You can also come directly to me, where my celebrancy fee is £250.

What does this include?

  • An initial introductory phone call
  • A face-to-face meeting which will focus on the departed loved one's life and character, enabling me to write a fitting eulogy
  • Support if you choose to write the eulogy yourself
  • A discussion about your preferences for music, readings, prayers, photos, and reflection, as well as who might have an active role in the ceremony
  • Crafting and leading a personalised and fitting service
  • Liaising with funeral directors and crematorium / burial ground staff to ensure the ceremony proceeds smoothly, and with dignity and respect
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