A bit about me
Born in London, raised in the valleys of Wales, I’ve lived in Portsmouth on the sunny South Coast of England for over 20 years. I’m allergic to fir trees. I love a cup (or dozen) of Earl Grey, and I can often be found procrastinating. When I’m not pottering about, I’m at the allotment, on the paddle-board (weather willing), walking the woods and marshes, or being shorter than a sunflower.
What matters most
When someone dies, there isn’t a single “right” way to feel. People can feel sadness, relief, anger, gratitude — sometimes all tangled together. I don’t believe a ceremony should smooth that over or force it into something neat.
My role as a celebrant is to create space for a farewell that feels honest and real. The love. The silence. The laughter that catches people off guard. The complicated relationships and unfinished sentences.
A ceremony should feel true to the person who has died — and bring comfort to the people left behind.
Experience & perspective
Most of my working life has been spent in end-of-life care — supporting families, supporting colleagues, and understanding the practical reality behind the scenes.
I’ve worked as a funeral arranger for six years, a crematorium operative for three, and a funeral trainer for one. I’m now a funeral celebrant — two years and counting — bringing all of that experience into ceremonies that feel true, steady, and human.
What it’s like to work with me
Working together will be a calm, thoughtful, and unhurried process. I’ll guide you through and hold the structure, while making space for what matters to you.
- A steady presence, without performance or pressure
- Clear guidance, so you’re supported but never steered
- Time to talk things through, and to pause when needed
- Words shaped carefully to sound like the person who has died
- You’ll see the ceremony in advance, and nothing is fixed without your say
The aim is to create something that feels true, and brings comfort on the day itself.
Next steps
If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay. You don’t need to have the right words, or know exactly what you want yet. A conversation is often the easiest first step.
When you’re ready, you can get in touch to ask a question, or book some time so we can talk things through.