MARIAN HILL

My name is Marian Hill. I live in Pinner, North West London. I work in North West London around the Harrow postcodes as well as the Watford area of Hertfordshire but will consider travel further afield to lead a funeral service for your loved one.

I had a very fulfilling career as a nurse for 30 years, during which I had dealings with many families. I am compassionate in nature and am a good listener. I have spent time with people who have experienced bereavement, and I feel that I have the skills to gather information and anecdotes accurately. I want to create a meaningful tribute and celebration of life for people who do not have religion as a central part of their lives. Humanism is a positive commitment to make the best of the one life we have – for our own sake and to benefit others. It is important to have and to demonstrate a high and sincere regard for others.

I value good client-centred customer service and will therefore do my best to create a ceremony which is tailor-made to meet your wishes.

I am open to including a variety of poetry, literature and favourite song lyrics in my tributes and use them, along with an account of their life story, to compose a very personal tribute, which celebrates the life of your loved one.

In recent years, due to Covid 19, there has been a reduction in funeral services in crematoria. People sought alternatives when they were unable to gather in large numbers and now, many choose the option of a direct cremation for their loved one, and gather at a later date for a celebration of their life. These celebrations of life take the form of tributes being read to family and friends at a favoured location either indoors or outside. I have delivered services in woodland settings, in pubs, care-homes and alongside rivers. I am happy to facilitate a non- religious service of your choice, which is relevant and best reflects the life your loved one has led.