Meg Bond – Humanist Funeral Celebrant

As an experienced humanist funeral celebrant, I work in North London, North East London and North West London.  Trained and accredited by the British Humanist Association, I am a member of Humanist Ceremonies: this is important for quality control and backup.

From time immemorial, people have come together to celebrate important stages in life. Provided that these ceremonies are meaningful and unique, they are very important psychologically and socially to individuals, families, networks of friends and communities. I am passionate about providing such ceremonies.

My background is in training consultancy, teaching in higher education, humanistic psychology and community nursing and I am used to working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

What to expect

• As celebrant, I deal with the actual ceremony (not practical arrangements: the funeral director attends to these).
• There will be a home visit to discuss your wishes for the ceremony. There is no set format: we start with your ideas and I will provide expert guidance as necessary.
• The ceremony script will then be drafted: you can change it if you wish.
• You will meet me again at the venue: I will have arrived early to greet you.
• The ceremony will be held: I will do as much or as little of the speaking on your behalf as you wish.
• Then you will receive a presentation copy of the script as a memento and to copy for anyone who could not attend or who is hard of hearing.

How the ceremony will be conducted

• An atmosphere will be created which will respect the style and interests of the person in question.
• For instance, it could be formal or informal, dignified or casual, serious or funny, complex or straightforward, and so on: whatever respects and reflects the uniqueness of the life of the person you are celebrating.
• Friends and family could speak or I could speak on their behalf.
• I could take the lead or enable you to lead the ceremony yourselves.
• Or any combination of these choices.  I will help you to plan and carry out a meaningful ceremony which celebrates the person who has died and helps you in your grieving process.