Hello – and welcome! I’m Frances and I have the absolute pleasure of conducting life affirming, non-religious wedding and funeral ceremonies in London and the surrounding areas.

Hailing from South of the river, but now living in West London with my husband, daughter, Rosa, son, Sid, and rescue dog, Iggy. In fact, I’ve gradually been making my way down the Hammersmith and City line over the years. But I’m pleased to travel widely for ceremonies – the weird and wonderful venues are one of the perks of the job!

Alongside my work as a celebrant, I am a presenter and lecturer – so I know how to hold a crowd.

Humanist ceremonies are all about individuality and LOVE. So, in essence, a humanist ceremony is a celebration of love – of a partner, a loved one, of family and friends, and of life itself. That love of our one life is the foundation of beliefs of humanists.

And the complete beauty of a humanist wedding ceremony is the ability to personalise and adapt the proceedings around unique personalities and interests – whatever is special to you, your family or your partnership. A ceremony could be perfectly simple, beautifully traditional or completely quirky. Formal or informal, humorous, light, thoughtful, zany or romantic; or all of the above, the process would be geared around exactly what makes you – you! Creating bespoke, completely personal celebrations is pure, joyful magic.

Rooting out readings, music, wedding vows and symbolic gestures to suit your individuality is all part of the process and the fun. My main job is to ask you questions and create a bespoke script which tells your story.

If this sounds like your thing, do get in touch at: frances.lane@humanistceremonies.org.uk or 07763873119.