Gay weddings - I love ‘em, me. Girls, boys, I love conducting them all. How far have we come?  Same sex weddings are legal, frequent, authentic, fun and acce...

The daughter of the deceased told me that her mother had had an uninteresting life. I sent her the draft eulogy, and today I received these kind words : I've...

Do you know what the picture below is? Yesterday I conducted a naming ceremony for a lovely little girl, and this is what she took home with her as a keepsak...

I live in Uckfield.  I’m very fortunate.  The crematoria at Tunbridge Wells, Brighton, Eastbourne and Crawley are all within easy reach.  And actually I am a...

Australian celebrants work in a different way to UK celebrants but what a pleasure it was for me to meet several of them last winter. They say that travel br...

Caught In a trap.  Well, when planning a wedding, it can feel that way.  Helpful hints from friends and family.  Traditional versus quirky.  But Elvis's son...

Whatever job we do, it isn't unusual to be asked about an occasion that stands out in our minds. There is a funeral that I will always remember even though i...

Baby naming ceremonies are probably remembered by everybody in attendance - except, of course, the star of the show, the baby.  I became aware of this when ...

1. Find the perfect partner. Check. 2. Discuss what sort of wedding day you want. One groom asked his fiancee what sort of marriage she wanted.   She talked ...