If you find yourself here, it means you are probably going through one of the most emotionally challenging and difficult times in your life. I'm so sorry that someone close to you has died: I empathise deeply. My sincere wish is to help you, your family and friends, navigate this moment.
Organising a funeral, burial or memorial can be overwhelming. The period between someone close to you dying and the event itself is often quite short. Grief can confuse us, make us sleepless and fuzzy brained. I am here to help.
In conjunction with the Funeral Director or Arranger, I can steer you through this complicated time: meet you, your family or/and friends at your home (or a place of your choosing), curate a beautiful and appropriate tribute and organise a structured order of service in a calm, clear atmosphere.
Together we'll create a service that honours and celebrates your loved one, committing their memory to hearts and minds, not just on the day itself, but in the weeks and months that follow.
"A good funeral ceremony gives family and friends the chance to grieve together, to celebrate a life, and to begin to say goodbye."
How I can help
Every ceremony is unique — just like the person it honours
A Personal Meeting
I'll meet with you at a time that suits, to listen and learn about your loved one — their character, their story, the things that made them who they were.
A Crafted Ceremony
I'll write a ceremony that reflects your loved one honestly and warmly, incorporating readings, music, tributes and any special touches you'd like.
A Calm Presence
On the day, I'll guide the ceremony with care and composure, so that you and your family can focus entirely on being together.
Get in touch
I'd love to hear from you — there's no obligation, just a gentle conversation.
What a celebrant is — and what makes them different
A celebrant is someone who creates and leads personalised ceremonies. Unlike a religious minister, a celebrant has no ties to any faith or institution. This means the ceremony can be entirely shaped around your loved one — their beliefs, their personality, their story — without any prescribed format or religious content.
A funeral celebrant's role is to work with the family to understand who the person truly was, and then give voice to that in the ceremony. The result is something unique: a tribute that feels genuine, that makes people laugh and cry in equal measure, and that leaves everyone present feeling that they've truly honoured the person they've lost.
Celebrant-led funerals can take place anywhere — a crematorium, a woodland burial ground, a place of special meaning, or even someone's garden. There are no rules about what must be included, and families are always encouraged to bring their own ideas.
What sets a celebrant apart
No religious requirement
The ceremony can be entirely non-religious, or can include spiritual elements if that's meaningful to your family — the choice is completely yours.
Fully personalised
Every word of the ceremony is written specifically for your loved one. Nothing is generic, nothing is recycled. It will reflect who they actually were.
Family-led
You guide the shape of the ceremony. Whether you'd like it to be quiet and intimate or a joyful celebration of life, your wishes come first.
A steady presence
On the day, your celebrant takes care of everything — so that you can simply be present, knowing the ceremony is in safe, experienced hands.
Many families find that having a personalised, celebrant-led ceremony gives them a sense of comfort and closure that they hadn't expected. Hearing someone speak honestly, warmly and specifically about the person you've lost can be an incredibly powerful experience.
If you'd like to find out more about how I work, please do get in touch — I'm always happy to have an informal conversation with no obligation at all.
I know that reaching out to a celebrant can feel like a big step, especially in the early days of grief. I want to reassure you that I'll make the process as gentle and straightforward as possible. Here's what you can expect when you work with me.
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First contact
You get in touch — by phone, email, or through this website. There's no pressure and no formality. We'll have a brief conversation so I can understand a little about your situation, and you can get a sense of whether I feel like the right person for you. This initial call is completely free and without obligation.
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The family meeting
Once you'd like to go ahead, I'll arrange to meet with you — at your home, somewhere else comfortable, or via video call if preferred. This is a relaxed, unhurried conversation where I listen to you talk about your loved one. I'll ask gentle questions to help build a full picture of who they were: their life, their character, their relationships, the things that mattered to them.
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Writing the ceremony
Using everything I've learned from our meeting, I'll write a ceremony that is personal, warm, and true to your loved one. I'll share a draft with you so that you can read it, suggest changes, and feel completely happy with it before the day. Nothing is set in stone until you're satisfied.
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Preparing for the day
I'll liaise with the funeral director and the venue to ensure everything runs smoothly. We'll confirm timings, music choices, any readings or tributes from family members, and any other elements you'd like to include. I'll be in touch with you right up to the day itself, so you always know what to expect.
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The ceremony
On the day, I'll arrive early to meet with the funeral director and make sure everything is in place. I'll guide the ceremony calmly and with care, so that you and your family can be fully present. Afterwards, I'll give you a printed and digital copy of the ceremony script to keep.
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After the ceremony
My door is always open after the ceremony if you want to talk, have questions, or simply need a moment to reflect. I consider it a privilege to have been part of such an important occasion, and I don't take that lightly.
"You don't need to know exactly what you want — that's what our first conversation is for. I'll help you find the words."
Ready to talk?
There's no rush, and no obligation. I'm here when you need me.
I believe the cost of a celebrant-led ceremony should be clear from the outset, with no surprises. Below you'll find my current fees. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Funeral Ceremonies
Full funeral ceremony (single slot)
Includes family meeting, writing of ceremony, all liaison with funeral director & venue, attendance on the day, and a copy of the ceremony script. Please call to discuss pricing for longer or more complex ceremonies.
From £300
Graveside or committal only
A shorter ceremony at the graveside or for a brief committal
From £300
Travel outside North London
I'm happy to travel across London and surrounding areas
By arrangement
Fees: from £300 — please do call for a no-obligation quote.
All fees are agreed in advance. I understand that this can be a financially difficult time and am always happy to discuss payment arrangements.
If you're unsure about costs, or would like to talk through what's included, please just give me a call or drop me an email. I'm always happy to chat without any pressure or obligation.
Coming soon 2026
Wedding ceremonies
I'll be offering wedding ceremonies from next year — please get in touch if you'd like to register your interest
I grew up in London and the Midlands and have had a career as a working actor for the last thirty years, on stage, screen, radio and commercials, as well as a published author, screenwriter and poet for the last eleven. These have given me a unique skillset for the role of celebrant: empathetic, with a love of people, for listening and communicating, for learning others' stories and for crafting these elements into strong narratives. I also love poetry, music and drama — these all coalesce to make my services truly special.
I love nature and walking in the great outdoors, contemporary dance, cycling, cooking, and reading, of course. I live in North London with my partner and teenage son, and two fussy cats.
I qualified through Humanists UK — an excellent, rigorous training — though I am quite happy to lead prayers of any denomination, add in hymns or religious songs, or any spiritual ritual you may wish to include.
My style is warm and engaging, respectful, with sparks of gentle humour if appropriate, remembering a whole person, with honour and dignity, and in all their glorious colours. The focus of the service will always, always, be on the person who has died and on you, as family and friends.
I very much hope we can work together and I can make a difficult day a little easier.
"The focus of the service will always, always, be on the person who has died — and on you, as family and friends."
A few things about me
Training & qualifications
Qualified through Humanists UK, whose training is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and thorough available. Happy to lead ceremonies of any denomination or none.
My background
Thirty years as a professional actor on stage, screen and radio, plus eleven years as a published author, screenwriter and poet — a unique skillset that I bring fully to every ceremony.
Outside of work
Nature walks, contemporary dance, cycling, cooking and reading. North London based, with a partner, a teenage son, and two fussy cats.
I'd love to hear from you
Get in touch for a gentle, no-obligation conversation.
