Your celebrant

My name is Fiona;  humanist and non-religious celebrant for funerals and memorials in Ipswich, East Suffolk, Woodbridge, Framlingham, Stowmarket, Felixstowe, Hadleigh, North, West and South Suffolk, Colchester, North and mid- Essex.

Pre-planning a ceremony 

I can work with you to plan a ceremony in advance of your death or the death of someone close to you so that your wishes can be shared, recorded and honoured.

Following the death of your family member or friend  

We can work together to prepare and deliver a ceremony that is unique to the person who has died, putting them at its centre.

A ceremony that is exactly what you want, a ceremony that is safe in my hands. I know what a difficult time it is and also how vital it is to say goodbye in your own way. I am here to help. I have experience in working with people dying in a wide range of circumstances and can help you cope with that loss.

I’m an experienced, fully trained and accredited celebrant and am happy to travel further in the UK and abroad for special ceremonies.

You can contact me directly –  tel: 07903 522296

email: fionaloadercelebrant@gmail.com

Coronavirus update. I am still delivering funerals, and can prepare the ceremony by meeting with you in person, socially distanced or in an online meeting . I’m happy to participate in Webcasts which broadcast the ceremony to family and friends and to make sure they still feel included. Between us we can still hold a meaningful ceremony and we can plan memorials or celebration events for later in the year.

What can you expect from a Humanist ceremony?

It’s a personal, unique celebration of someone’s life; a tribute to the life they led and a chance to remember the people and events that were important to them and you.

There won’t be an act of worship but there will be your choice of music, poetry and readings that were significant to the person who’s died and to you as family and dear friends.  If you need any help choosing, I’d be happy to assist. The ceremony is inclusive of those with a religious faith too; there is a space for quiet contemplation during the ceremony.

Best of all will be the stories and memories woven into the ceremony. Sometimes family members or friends feel able to share their memories on the day, sometimes I’ll prepare and read a tribute based on a meeting or conversation we have beforehand. It’s great when we have live music or singing too!

You’ll find a humanist ceremony rewarding and satisfying, in the midst of your grieving. It can be celebratory, with humour or solemn, but above all, it will hold the person who’s died at the centre of the ceremony, reflecting their wishes and those of their family and friends.

After the ceremony you will receive a presentation copy of the tributes, poems and readings we’ve used.

How it works 

I am happy to meet up with family or friends to create a ceremony or memorial that is unique and meaningful to you all.  Evenings and weekends are fine to meet and I can Skype, Zoom or email people who don’t live nearby. We will make it special with favourite music, poems, readings and shared memories.

 The funeral setting is up to you and I have experience of cremations, and burials in cemeteries, woodlands and people’s own gardens.

I love dog walking, reading, music and going to gigs and concerts. I’m a volunteer with several charities since my retirement. Having fun with family and friends is high on the list too!

If you are interested in discussing a Humanist ceremony please ring me on 07903 522296 or email me at fionaloadercelebrant@gmail.com