Testimonials
“Rachel was the celebrant for my mother’s Humanist funeral in April this year.
She did an absolutely brilliant job and made the day perfect which means so much at a difficult and emotional time.
Rachel met me and my sister to discuss how we envisioned a celebration of our mother’s life to be. We immediately felt that we were in really good hands, as she’s a great listener, and heard our confusing, emotional accounts with great patience, then went away and turned them into an eloquent tribute. She got the tone just right, and reflected our Mum’s character and values, with the right balance of solemnity and humour. It really set the tone for the whole day, and everyone who was there commented on how much our mum would have loved it.
On a practical level, Rachel guided me and my sister through the process so well. She helped us find appropriate music and quotes, and kept us on schedule with various deadlines that could have been overwhelming.
On the actual day, she’d thought of everything, having researched the details of the actual Crematorium, sensitive to the fact that anything unexpected can throw you off balance. We felt really supported; I highly recommend Rachel as an exceptional Humanist Celebrant.”
Stacey Williams
“Rachel’s help & kindness, above & beyond her role, I’m sure, really was much appreciated.The service, the music, I’m sure my aunt was having a little smile to herself. She made a very sad day a day to celebrate & remember. “
Annmarie Hannon
“Rachel was truly excellent. She was invaluable in helping us to create a really wonderful, fitting celebration for my mum – not just drafting the eulogy, but also advising on music, readings and the order of ceremony. Rachel really helped us to clarify our thinking about the elements of the service, and then to feel supported and as relaxed as possible on the day itself. She was extremely patient, responsive and really went the extra mile. ”
“I just wanted to express our deepest thanks for the beautiful ceremony you created and led for mum. The service was truly moving, thoughtfully written, sensitively delivered and imbued with such warmth and grace. Your careful crafting of the script captured her spirit perfectly, and it was clear how much care and insight went into every word.
Many people mentioned afterwards that they had never attended a humanist funeral before, and they were deeply touched by how meaningful and personal it felt…how wonderfully you led the service; poised, compassionate, and with genuine heart.
Your delivery was so natural and heartfelt, eloquent without ever feeling formal, tender without sentimentality. It brought together everyone in the room and honoured Mum in the most beautiful way.
Thank you, truly, for giving us a ceremony that reflected her life and essence so perfectly.”
Steven Clack
“Rachel was the celebrant for my wife’s memorial in October, attended by family and friends. She crafted and led a moving ceremony that honored her life with warmth and grace, perfectly balancing solemnity and heartfelt moments. Everyone present remarked on how personal and fitting it felt, easing us through an emotional day.
From our first meeting, Rachel listened patiently and helped shape a clear vision for the service. She guided me expertly in developing my eulogy, filling in around that with reflections of my wife’s life, spirit and values. Her recommendation for music added the right touch. She made the planning process feel supportive rather than overwhelming.
On the day, Rachel delivered the ceremony with natural poise and compassion, her thoughtful words bringing us all together in celebration and remembrance. She anticipated every detail, ensuring a seamless flow that let us focus on farewell. Her kindness went above and beyond, turning profound loss into a beautiful tribute.”
Christopher Kimbell