Douglas was a wonderful celebrant for the funeral of my dad. In the run up to the event he was interested to find out about my dad, he was clear, calm and kind. Endlessly patient with the amendments we made for the service…
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Words can’t … describe how grateful we are
… Open and helpful, guiding us in our time of need. I am truly thankful for all his efforts before, and especially on the day, it went so smoothly, mostly in part to Douglas. Words can’t really describe how grateful we are for all he has done in helping us navigate this very tricky time.
You were exceptional
Thank you so much for everything, you were exceptional and the script looks a wonderful keepsake.
Thanks for the beautiful … funeral
Thanks for the beautiful, if that is the right word, funeral on Monday.
Doug did a lovely job for the family
Doug did a lovely job for the family and went out of his way to ensure everything was just how we wanted it. He has a wealth of lived experiences and would bring a great boost to any sort of gathering. … I would not hesitate to spread the word for him.
“What a wonderful service”
Just wanted to say, what a wonderful service you performed yesterday and thank you so much. Just about everyone said so afterwards, a great celebration of a life well lived … thank you once again.
How to Harness the Power of Symbolic Actions
Wedding ceremonies tend be thought of as primarily expressed in words and written in a script prepared by the celebrant. But humans also communicate with signs, symbols and symbolic actions which have a profound and complex language of their own. For example that two-fingered salute which can mean “victory” or “up yours” depending on which… Continue reading How to Harness the Power of Symbolic Actions
Avete bisogno di un celebrante bilingue inglese/italiano nel Regno Unito?
Quando ho iniziato a lavorare come celebrante di matrimoni presso Humanists UK nel 2016, il mio obiettivo principale era celebrare cerimonie nel Regno Unito in lingua inglese. Ma avendo una casa in Puglia, nel sud Italia, mi sono anche proposta per matrimoni in Italia. Ben presto ho ricevuto prenotazioni da clienti di lingua inglese per… Continue reading Avete bisogno di un celebrante bilingue inglese/italiano nel Regno Unito?
Need a bilingual English/Italian wedding celebrant in the UK?
(Disponibile anche in italiano qui) When I first became an accredited wedding celebrant with Humanists UK back in 2016 my main aim was to lead ceremonies in the UK in the English language. But having a home in Puglia in the South of Italy I also marketed myself for weddings in Italy as well. I… Continue reading Need a bilingual English/Italian wedding celebrant in the UK?
We’re deeply grateful to Doug for his incredible work
… We’re deeply grateful to Doug for his incredible work and his sensitivity throughout the entire process. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough for anyone looking for a meaningful and personal celebration of life. (See Google Business Profile for full review)