About Marion Kemp Pack

I retired from teaching over twenty years ago. In my retirement I have found time to paint much more; and also have had time to ponder again some of the great questions of life – why are we here, what sort of life should we be living? The answers to these questions have led me to Humanism.

I love the work of a celebrant which, for me, has two very different aspects.

The Namings, Weddings and Partnership ceremonies are all joyous occasions. It is very satisfying, and great fun, to be involved in these special ceremonies. I enjoy getting to know my clients and writing for them a script which is meaningful and personal to them, and which they will look back on fondly in the years to come. I feel it is writing an important part of the clients’ ‘history.’

However it is also a great privilege to be involved in funerals. I find it humbling to be invited into the home of a recently bereaved family to discuss the life of the person who has died. With the family I create a unique, ‘celebration,’ of the life and individuality of their loved one.

My painting gives me another outlet to my creative side, and I spend hours producing my pen and ink drawings and gouache paintings. My painting time gives me hours to think, and to listen to music, (my tastes range from classical, – Wagner to Ligeti – though jazz, to Leonard Cohen!) I also spend hours walking the countryside of Cornwall with my year old border collie – this gives me time to think and replenish!

You don’t have to be a member of Humanists U.K. to have a Humanist Ceremony. Anyone who wants a non-religious ceremony can book me!

Almost anything is possible in a ceremony, I have loads of ideas, but am delighted to hear yours too!

I work mostly in the South West, but am happy to travel!

Please e-mail or phone to chat!

marion.kemppack@humanistceremonies.org.uk

or 07837 652643

Thank you.