Hello. I’m Mark and this website is dedicated to helping you arrange a non-religious funeral, wedding or naming ceremony. I’m happy simply to talk things through with you (with no obligation), so please do get in touch if you are simply seeking guidance?

I recognise that arranging a funeral is often incredibly stressful and there can be tensions surrounding what sort of service to provide. Families have the delicate, difficult job of bridging the gap between the desires of the living, while at the same time respecting the wishes of the person who has died. If you have never done this sort of thing before I will help you by taking you through the stages of the ceremony, step by step.

For those who are looking to plan their wedding, let’s have fun as we shape the ceremony together, and if you are here because you are thinking of organising a naming ceremony for a child, then I’d be only too happy to explain the process and find a way to make that happen!

I am determined to make the arranging of your ceremony as painless as possible and I want you to feel confident that you have chosen a person who will deliver for you, someone who cares deeply about detail. If you look at my testimonial page you will see what other families have said about me, and this might help you feel you can trust me?

If you decide you do want me to be your Celebrant (and you have a date in mind), then please telephone me in the first instance to see if I am available? If I am unavailable I will gladly recommend a colleague of mine and put you in touch. My mobile number is  07932 888737        (landline) 0207 274 1799

You can email me at hayford62@gmail.com and, if you have time, visit my brand new all-purpose bespoke website at… markhayfordhumanist.com, where you will find in depth explanation of each ceremony, videos, pictures and thoughts on my approach.

Thank you so much for your time. I hope to hear from you in due course.

Mark Hayford