DR NICK PHILLIPS

“Hi everyone,

Thanks for your interest in my work.

I first came to active celebrancy  in the mid-1980s making bespoke funerals for  friends  during the AIDS crisis, working out appropriate ways ot celebrate the lives of those we lost and who often died without support of family.   As a youngster I was a cathedral chorister, and though adopting a non-religious conviction in my late teens, I have carried from that early expereince a belief in the significance of making our own celebrations and meanings through ritual and ceremony.  This includes not opnly moments of mourning and loss but those joyful celebrations of partnership or new life and identities.

Humanist ceremonies, whilst being non-religious, are not anti-religion, but  inclusive, and, whilst not inlcuding any statement or act of worship, often draw on text, music and actions from a worldwide range of traditions and cultures to custom-make  beautifully personal ceremonies.  And what could be better than that for what are often the most memorable moments of our lives ?  I hope I can be of service.”

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Now accredited by Humanists UK for Funerals, Wedding and Naming ceremonies,  Nick offers a professionalism based on a rigorous, gold-standard trainin in all three areas. It also brings with it not only personalised attention and content, but also relevant insurance and a network of support, giving peace of mind and security to clients, allowing you to relax and experience your occasion to the full, free from the worries that can often come with such events.

Nick finds celebrancy quietly and immensely rewarding in making celebrations and ceremonies to fit the individual wishes of his clients and is happy to consider any kind of ethical ceremony beyond the usual.

Above all Nick is able to bring many years experience as a musician, writer and performer to his ceremonies making events that are  humorous, joyful, respectful and memorable, full of sincerity and warmth.   In addition, to individual and family ceremonies Nick also has experience of creating events and ceremonies to tell the story of organisations and institutions, including  the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (a 10th Birthday performance telling LIPA’s story).

Alongside his celebrancy work Nick continues to work as an educator, writer, composer and performer , and has many colleagues in his network to whom he can refer clients for additional services according to a ceremony’s requirements.

RAINBOW CELEBRATIONS 

Nick has made many fabulous ceremonies specific to members of the LGBTQ+ community and there is a page which specifially addresses this, but of course the Rainbow Celebrations banner ensures that my ceremonies are always inclusive and respectful of everyone involved.