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I’m really honoured to have recently been featured by my celebrant training tutor, Dinah Liversidge, who shared my story of how I came to train as an Independent Funeral Celebrant. Becoming a celebrant wasn’t something I had ever planned. It came from a deeply personal place, following the loss of my brother in 2025, and the experience of supporting my family through one of the most difficult times in our lives. In the article, I talk openly about that journey, from those ear

When someone we love passes away, we’re suddenly faced with decisions we never expected to make. And one of the first questions that often arises is: “What kind of service should we have?” Many people don’t realise there is a choice. Alongside religious services, or those led directly by a funeral director, there is another option, one that allows you to create something far more personal and reflective of your loved one’s life. That’s where an independent celebrant comes in.