Interview with a Celebrant: George Hulme

Interview with a Celebrant: George Hulme

It’s my pleasure this month to introduce you to George Hulme, Celebrant and Graduate of our Funeral training. Working with George was such a positive experience as we talked about faith and how it supports and comforts those who grieve. As Independet Celebrants,...
Interview with a Celebrant: Laura Crockett

Interview with a Celebrant: Laura Crockett

I’ve been looking forward to interviewing Laura since we first spoke at the end of 2023. She’s got the most amazing energy and enthusiasm for her work. I found her an absolute joy over the six weeks of her training. Laura was already a succesful Wedding...
Interview with a Celebrant: Julie Johnson

Interview with a Celebrant: Julie Johnson

I am delighted to introduce another of our Graduates this month: Julie Johnson, who has completed both our Wedding Celebrant training and our Funeral Celebrant Training. She’s an absolute joy and we had such fun completing her training. I love her joie-de-vie,...
Interview with a Celebrant: Jules Buchanan

Interview with a Celebrant: Jules Buchanan

I was most surprised to understand how little time is allocated, especially at crematoria. I’ve been to funerals of course but I didn’t really consider how long each ceremony was – just 20 minutes – it’s such a short and limited time for a goodbye so getting things right to allow for a life celebration within those parameters is critical.  

With the wedding celebrant training, I didn’t realise how creative ceremonies could be. That I can help couples to really design a unique ceremony that is written specifically for them, allowing them to have their wedding exactly the way they want it to be. Like many people, I was married by a registrar with a cut and paste template nearly 20 years ago – I didn’t know there was an alternative at the time.

Interview with a Celebrant: Robert Graham

Interview with a Celebrant: Robert Graham

THis month I’m delighted to introduce you to Robert Graham who completed our Funeral Celebrant Training. It was a pleasure working with Robert and from our first conversation I felt a connection. Robert’s sincerity and empathy were clear instantly and I am...
Interview with a Celebrant: Sharon Ratcliffe

Interview with a Celebrant: Sharon Ratcliffe

I am delighted to introduce you to Sharon Ratcliffe, who completed our Funeral Celebrant Training once she was already a succesful wedding and vow renewal celebrant. It was a joy working with Sharon who brings care, thoughtfulness and a great sense of humour to her...