About Me

I have been a professional Actor for most of my life, working on an extensive range of theatre, film and television projects. I’m also a voice over artist, providing narrations for all sort of TV documentaries and programmes. Speaking and appearing in public is something that comes very naturally to me and is a skill that i have utilised in my training as a Funeral Celebrant.

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What is a Funeral Celebrant ?

More and more people are choosing to use the ‘ be spoke’ option that a Celebrant offers, as opposed to the more traditional religious route. Traditional services can feel a little ‘ impersonal’ and rigid and for many, the religious aspect does not feel especially relevant. A ‘ Celebrant’ led service focuses solely on the person being remembered. It can, if you wish, include religious elements like a favourite hymn or prayer or it can include no religious content at all. It might include particular memories, poems, songs that meant a lot and contributions from friends and family. I can deliver the eulogy, based on conversations with the family or I can guide and assist a family member if they want to take it. At such a tough time in a the family’s life, I am there at every stage from the initial family meeting to the delivery of the service itself

The Process

Funeral Celebrants can either be approached directly or they are recommended by a Funeral Director. If you decide you would like me to work with you, I will contact you to arrange a suitable time to meet . This can be done either at the family home, on zoom, or on the telephone . I am very aware that this is an extremely difficult time for relatives and I am respectful at all times of emotions that inevitably run high at this time. The meeting usually takes around an hour. It’s more of an informal chat really, during which I find out more about the person. I will also talk about the order of service and advise on the contents and what follows what.. You will inevitably have questions and I will make sure they are all answered and that everyone is clear at every stage. . I also have an extensive collection of poems, readings and song / music suggestions for families to look through, as well as Order of Service templates to give guidance.

Once I have all the information, I will create a draft service including a full eulogy if required and send a copy to the family to check. Once they are completely happy with everything, the order of service is submitted to the Printers. If changes are required for the eulogy, that can be done at any point up to the funeral. i am always just a phone call or text away.

Once I have all the information, I will create a draft service including a full eulogy if required and send a copy to the family to check. Once they are completely happy with everything, the order of service is submitted to the Printers. If changes are required for the eulogy, that can be done at any point up to the funeral. i am always just a phone call or text away.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for the truly wonderful way in which you led the Service. Everyone I’ve spoken to who attended the Service has talked about how you set the tone so beautifully and allowed everyone to relax and enjoy the ‘Celebration’ of my Dad’s life. In the run up to the day, your calmness and reassurance helped us enormously and for that we shall be forever grateful to you. I truly believe Dad was looking down during the service and laughing at all the memories . I can’t thank you enough.

G . Yorkshire

Just wanted to thank you for beautiful way you conducted the service this morning. You put us at ease when you came to talk to us and your delivery and warmth on the day was faultless. Thankyou again

M. Lichfield

Just a short note to thank you for your wonderful service last week in memory of my dad. Your patience and calm manner from the initial meeting to the actual day was so helpful to us all. God bless

J. Sutton Coldfield

Thankyou, Tom for making such a difficult day run so smoothly. From our initial meeting to the service itself, your friendly support was invaluable to the family and made it easier for us to get through this time. We will be always be grateful.

M, Lichfield

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Cost £210

Possible additional costs

- Mileage over 25 miles | Accommodation