For all my marriage and family ceremonies I like to:-
Initially meet you or talk to you, wherever possible, to get to know you. After booking and 3-4 months before your special occasion, meet with you to discuss your requirements and get as much information as possible from you to enable me to write your bespoke ceremony.
I will provide as many drafts as maybe required of your script until you are happy with the wording for your ceremony.
With a wedding we will have a rehearsal, preferably at the venue (if they allow access prior to the wedding day) or location.
On the day I will arrive with plenty of time to spare to talk with those involved in your ceremony and then perform the ceremony itself. I will present you with a commemorative certificate and a hand-made booklet of the ceremony script.
Travel expenses throughout Cambridgeshire are covered. Additional travel expenses may be incurred for ceremonies outside this area.
For all my funeral services I like to:-
Meet you (where ever possible) in person and give you the opportunity to share your stories and memories, listen to your wishes to enable me to write a unique, meaningful and fitting service.
I like to involve family and friends as much as possible by way of spoken tributes or readings and encourage all those who wish to take part, to do so.
If you wish for me to write the eulogy/tribute, I will provide a draft for your to check to ensure you are happy with the wording.
I will make contact with those that will be speaking during the service, obtain a copy of their final script and support them on the day if their emotions take over, by either offering them a guiding hand or stepping in if they are unable to speak.
I will liaise with the Funeral Director on your behalf with regard to any Order of Service you may wish to have, the wording of any readings or hymns, the music you have chosen and any other finer details that you wish to be included during the service.
Do you provide a PA system?
We will discuss the venue/location and number of guests when we meet before deciding if we feel a PA system is required. If one is necessary, this is something I will ask you to source as it is not something I provide.
Are you affiliated to anyone?
As an Independent Civil Celebrant I am not affiliated to any particular religion or faith. I can offer a non-religious ceremony based on humanist values, or add religious elements if you so wish.
Are the marriage and family ceremonies legally binding?
Renewal of vows and naming ceremonies of any form are not legally binding.
As for weddings, you will need to attend your local registry office to register your marriage and for a marriage certificate to be issued so it is recognised by English Law. The ceremony I conduct can be before or after visiting the registry office, at a venue or location of your choice with absolutely no restrictions.
What are the advantages of having me as your Independent Celebrant?
I am a qualified independent celebrant holding my certificates in Marriage and Family Celebrancy and Funeral Celebrancy. I am a member of a professional organisation called the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and I have public liability insurance to the value of £5 million and professional indemnity insurance to the value of £1 million.
As to your ceremony, you will meet with me before the occasion, we will get to know each other, a bespoke script will be written that has not been used hundreds of times before and it will be personal. It will not be limited by rules and regulations.
Initially meet you or talk to you, wherever possible, to get to know you. After booking and 3-4 months before your special occasion, meet with you to discuss your requirements and get as much information as possible from you to enable me to write your bespoke ceremony.
I will provide as many drafts as maybe required of your script until you are happy with the wording for your ceremony.
With a wedding we will have a rehearsal, preferably at the venue (if they allow access prior to the wedding day) or location.
On the day I will arrive with plenty of time to spare to talk with those involved in your ceremony and then perform the ceremony itself. I will present you with a commemorative certificate and a hand-made booklet of the ceremony script.
Travel expenses throughout Cambridgeshire are covered. Additional travel expenses may be incurred for ceremonies outside this area.
For all my funeral services I like to:-
Meet you (where ever possible) in person and give you the opportunity to share your stories and memories, listen to your wishes to enable me to write a unique, meaningful and fitting service.
I like to involve family and friends as much as possible by way of spoken tributes or readings and encourage all those who wish to take part, to do so.
If you wish for me to write the eulogy/tribute, I will provide a draft for your to check to ensure you are happy with the wording.
I will make contact with those that will be speaking during the service, obtain a copy of their final script and support them on the day if their emotions take over, by either offering them a guiding hand or stepping in if they are unable to speak.
I will liaise with the Funeral Director on your behalf with regard to any Order of Service you may wish to have, the wording of any readings or hymns, the music you have chosen and any other finer details that you wish to be included during the service.
Do you provide a PA system?
We will discuss the venue/location and number of guests when we meet before deciding if we feel a PA system is required. If one is necessary, this is something I will ask you to source as it is not something I provide.
Are you affiliated to anyone?
As an Independent Civil Celebrant I am not affiliated to any particular religion or faith. I can offer a non-religious ceremony based on humanist values, or add religious elements if you so wish.
Are the marriage and family ceremonies legally binding?
Renewal of vows and naming ceremonies of any form are not legally binding.
As for weddings, you will need to attend your local registry office to register your marriage and for a marriage certificate to be issued so it is recognised by English Law. The ceremony I conduct can be before or after visiting the registry office, at a venue or location of your choice with absolutely no restrictions.
What are the advantages of having me as your Independent Celebrant?
I am a qualified independent celebrant holding my certificates in Marriage and Family Celebrancy and Funeral Celebrancy. I am a member of a professional organisation called the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and I have public liability insurance to the value of £5 million and professional indemnity insurance to the value of £1 million.
As to your ceremony, you will meet with me before the occasion, we will get to know each other, a bespoke script will be written that has not been used hundreds of times before and it will be personal. It will not be limited by rules and regulations.