Funeral Celebrant in Portsmouth

Tomos James — Tom

Saying farewell can hold love, laughter, tears — and everything in between.

I’ll help you shape a ceremony that feels like them and supports you through…

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Ceremonies that bid farewell…

Funeral

A ceremony for the day itself…

Held in a crematorium, cemetery chapel, or other venue. Together, we’ll shape something that feels true to them — and supportive to you, and everyone who’s there.

Memorial

A farewell without constraints…

Held after a direct cremation, or at any time you choose. At home, in a pub, a hall, outdoors — wherever fits — with space for stories, music, and togetherness.

Pre-planned

Putting your wishes in writing…

A calm, practical conversation to capture what matters to you — your tone, music, words, and wishes — so your people aren’t guessing when the time comes.

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Working with me

What to expect…

A quick call

Once you reach out — or if a funeral director contacts me — I’ll call you to introduce myself, answer any questions, and book a time to meet you.

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Our meeting

We’ll confirm the key details, then spend time on stories and memories. Share as much or as little as you want — and allow around 2 hours.

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Writing the ceremony

I’ll pull everything together into a first draft within a week, allowing time for any family tributes too.

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We get it right together

You’ll get a copy of the script, and you can add, remove, tweak — anything you need until it feels right.

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On the day

I’ll arrive 30 minutes early, support anyone taking part, and guide the ceremony with a steady, reassuring presence.

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Contact (included)

You can call, message, or email me — my phone is on silent from 8pm, so anything after that I’ll reply the next day.

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Not sure where to start…?

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Kind words

A few words from families…

About me

Hi, I’m Tom — a funeral celebrant based in Portsmouth. I’ve lived locally for over 20 years, and I’ve spent much of my career supporting families around death.

Before becoming a celebrant, I spent a decade working in local funeral care — arranging, training, and at the crematorium — so I understand what matters in the days around a death, and the difference a good farewell can make.

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