“ I just want to thank you for everything you gave and shared at N’s funeral yesterday. Totally professional, empathetic and eloquent – your quiet strength and delivery of special memories made such a difference to N’s final farewell. I am not only speaking for myself but many others who have spoken, texted and emailed expressing their appreciation for you, Liz, being our Celebrant. I know one gentleman particularly who sought you out in person. He is of a particular faith but said to be afterwards that it was probably the best he had ever heard (and he’s been to many apparently)”  Sarah A

Together we can make your funeral ceremony what you want it to be.  I can be as much or as little involved in the ceremony as you would like but my role is to make sure you can use the time available to say a heartfelt goodbye

Being a funerals celebrant is a very privileged role and one that I take seriously.  It doesn’t mean that there shouldn’t be fun and laughter where appropriate but it does mean that I treat the moment with the respect, warmth and empathy it deserves.  We have one life and I feel it is important to come together for a moment to  celebrate, or mark, that life before moving on with our lives.

Whether your ceremony is at the graveside, in a crematorium, a memorial service for many or just a deeply private moment of goodbye I am very happy to discuss what seems right for you. Don’t hesitate to call me on +447788665412 or email lizcarlilecelebrant@gmail.com  for an initial conversation.

Humanists UK celebrants are fully trained and regularly monitored so you are in safe hands. My ceremonies are for the non-religious but they are inclusive so if you have family/friends who wish to express their grief or love from a faith perspective this can be part of the plan.  I believe myself to be approachable, personable and empathetic and used to working with people from many different cultures and backgrounds

Mini-me: Music, dancing and going to festivals are a favourite. Artistic, creative with a love of writing and experienced public speaker and event host. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, all genders and all cultures and hearing about their lives.  Play sport, walk the dog, trying to grow dahlias, and feed on a glut max of allotment courgettes every summer in between hanging out with the grandchildren, family and friends.

You can also find me on Lizcarlilecelebrant.org & @lizcarlilecelebrant.