“I believe that funerals don’t have to be somber occasions. The best way to honour your loved one is to give them a sendoff that reflects them and their life. Using elements of their life and your love for them, I use music (recorded or live), poetry and personal messages to create memorable celebrations of life. Every celebration of life should be unique, because each life is unique. A service that anyone who attends would recognize as the dearly departed and be comforted by.

The first funeral I led was my husband’s. Just as I made sure the service was perfect for my husband Neil, I endeavor to do that for every funeral, burial and memorial service I lead.

I’m originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I moved to the UK nearly 13 years ago and currently live in Surrey. I have a wide professional background which includes teaching, finance and media. I’m a very spiritual person, I’m Jewish and I’m a service leader in my community I can incorporate religion into my services if it is requested. I have held services in several religions, and I’m comfortable creating a service for any religion or none at all. I look forward to working with you to give your loved one a funeral or memorial service they would be proud of. Please get in touch so we can plan the perfect service for your loved one.”

fees

Between £300 - £400 depending on your requirements

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“Hello, I’m Mike Faun, an independent celebrant and the person behind Life Tributes London. I’m based in Clapham and proudly serve South East and South West London, and other areas on request.

I specialise in funerals and also weddings and vow renewals on request, creating ceremonies that are personal, meaningful and reflective of the people at their heart.

My style as a celebrant is warm, relaxed, friendly and inclusive. Every ceremony is created anew and delivered with care and professionalism.

I also believe ceremonies can reflect personality as well as meaning. If it suits the occasion, and at a client’s request, I’m very happy to bring a little extra colour on the day, by wearing different coloured suits or shoelaces.

My work as a celebrant is supported by a broad background in leadership, training and faith-based roles. All of which have shaped the calm, people-centred approach I bring to every ceremony.”

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“My mum still talks about Stella, the funeral celebrant who guided her after she experienced a devastating loss. She talks about the positive and lasting impact she had. She recalls that she felt helpless and consumed with grief. She literally couldn’t put one foot in front of the other. Stella sat my mum down and said, ‘Just breathe. Take it one day at a time and then maybe, just maybe, one day when you look down those feet might be dancing.’

Planning a ceremony after a bereavement can be daunting and overwhelming. The loss of a loved one is undoubtedly one of the hardest moments in life. As your celebrant, my role is to guide and support you. To help create and deliver a personal centred ceremony that reflects the funeral wishes. As progressive or as traditional as you would like. 

There is no right or wrong, just choice – yours. Whether that is a poignant service, with a place for you to sit in silence and reflect, or an uplifting celebration of life accompanied by back-to-back tracks from Abba Arrival – it will be an authentic ceremony that honours your loved one.

Like Stella, a great celebrant is one who really listens. One who is empathetic and open. With me, the added bonus is I’m northern (with a neutral accent), so whilst I’m being all of those celebranty things, I can also show you how to warm the teapot before you brew the tea. Essential…”

About Me

I’m Beth, an accomplished civil celebrant with a natural talent for writing and speaking. I was originally a classical ballet dancer. I travelled the world dancing before training as an actress – a profession I’ve enjoyed for many years, working in Film/TV and Theatre from West End to Broadway. A mum, a writer, a Samaritan, and the youngest of five, I’ve had a wealth of life experience, and a lifetime of adventures.

It would be my privilege to help tell your loved ones story – everyone’s life deserves to be honoured and everyone’s story shared. And as for Stella’s lasting impact – well, my mum never quite reached the dizzy heights of Strictly Come Dancing, but she did learn how to put one foot in front of the other, and how to dance again (albeit badly as she has zero rhythm and two left feet!)

fees

Between £300 - £375 depending on your requirements

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