“Hello, I’m Rosalie (she/her).

I am an award-winning celebrant, ritual designer, celebrant trainer and speaker at international conferences. 

At the heart of it all, I see my role as helping you navigate one of life’s most difficult transitions by creating a ceremony that feels authentic, soulful, and deeply personal.

I believe that a funeral can be a beautiful, transformative, and empowering event. A funeral ceremony is a space, crafted with attention and intention, where we can grieve and honour a life, while finding a sense of belonging and a compassionate way to move forward.

Every life is unique and every ceremony should be too. My process is entirely guided by what is meaningful to you. Whether you are looking for a service with traditional elements or something completely reimagined, I am here to bring your ideas to life.

I have a particular passion for creative ritual design. I’ve had the privilege of conducting ceremonies in alternative venues and unusual places, including a theatre, a film set, a cinema, a converted barn, local parks, art galleries and private gardens. Some of the most memorable funerals I have helped create included an art installation, collective music-making and movement-based rituals. 

Since I can remember, I have been interested in how people navigate ‘big questions’ in life. This initially led me to studying theology and philosophy after which I was trained as a minister and chaplain. My career took a turn when I found work in the corporate sector as a change management consultant, helping organisations through complex transitions. In 2015, I trained as a celebrant, and it immediately felt like coming home. This role is the perfect culmination of my journey. It allows me to weave together my lifelong fascination with ritual and transition, my experience navigating complex emotional landscapes, and my passion for crafting deeply personal, unique events.

I was born in the Netherlands, and my international roots are a core part of who I am. I regularly conduct bilingual ceremonies and am fluent in Dutch. I also conduct bilingual ceremonies in German and French, allowing me to support people who wish to bridge different cultures and languages during their time of grief and remembrance.

I live in London with my husband and our two teenage children. My eldest child is trans, and their journey has been a profound gift to me. It reinforces the importance of approaching every individual with an open mind and never making assumptions. In my free time I love browsing for vintage gems in local charity shops, taking walks in my local woods, exploring art and music, or simply being lazy on the sofa with a tub of salted caramel ice-cream, watching series with my youngest.”

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