Hello, I’m Oliver and I live in West London.  I was brought up in England within a big Irish family and I’m married with two children and four grandchildren.

Family and wider relations are very important to me, as are friends present and past.

It is within the living pool of memories of families and friends that I believe our strength lies, especially at times of sadness and stress.  If we have such a resource, we should count ourselves very fortunate.

My other working life has been spent listening to people and trying to understand their issues and needs through social and commercial market research.  The richness of other people’s lives has always been a source of great interest to me and every life story has its triumphs, its delights, its sadness and its hopes.

As a celebrant, I always aim to reflect this richness in as true and moving a way as I can.

“I would like to thank you for the wonderful script you had written about Dad, it was read with compassion and summed up my Dad’s life beautifully. Everyone who attended my Dad’s service said how lovely it was to hear all the lovely things you said about Dad and how it reminded them of Dad especially his famous sayings and his attitude to life.  Thank you again.”  Michelle

I have loads of experience in presenting to groups of people (audiences big and small) and I love nothing better than making other people’s stories and memories come to life.

Personally, I have experience of both the Catholic church of my parents’ culture and the Anglican faith but some time ago, I found my place amongst the Humanist community.  As a result, I have a good understanding of religions and I certainly respect the many excellent social contributions and actions done by religious individuals and groups. However, I believe in the goodness and power of Humanity alone and that through our collective action we can improve the lives of those around us.  For me, our destiny is in our own hands.

At our humanist ceremonies therefore, all are most welcome whether they have a formal belief system or not and whatever that belief system is based on.   Indeed, Humanist ceremonies can be a harmonious neutral space for those with differing beliefs.

If you would like me to help you create a ceremony that brings everyone together to remember and celebrate the life of the loved one you have lost, then call or email me on;

oliver.celebrant@gmail.com

07802 242983