Unique, personal ceremonies that celebrate life...
Organising a funeral or memorial service can be a tough, confusing and emotional time - a time when it's difficult to make choices, but equally a time when we're acutely aware of the need to 'get it right' for someone we love. Even more so during the current pandemic.
That's where I can help.
I strongly believe that everyone should be able to have the funeral they want. With 52% of the UK population now describing themselves as non-religious, being able to choose how we say goodbye is becoming increasingly important and we no longer have to stick with the traditional format.
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Trained by Humanists UK, I work closely with friends and family to create meaningful, individual ceremonies that celebrate the life that has been and reflect the person who has died. Your funeral, your way.
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Eight years ago my father died very suddenly and my sisters and I found ourselves arranging his funeral. We'd never had to arrange a funeral before and felt bit lost as to what to do for the best. One thing we were sure of was that we wanted a non-religious funeral, one that reflected our dad's love of music and his personality. We found a humanist celebrant, and knew straightaway that it was the right fit for us. The whole ceremony was so 'him', which made a difficult day easier - and really uplifting.
A little bit about me...
I've worked extensively in health and social care, with early onset dementia patients and in community development, particularly with anti-poverty charities. I am also a member of Humanists UK Pastoral Support Network (think non-religious hospital and prison chaplaincy) and am a volunteer chaplain at Arthur Rank Hospice where I work as part of a team supporting patients, families and staff. I'm also a trained Dementia Friend and this year will be training to become a qualified death doula, providing care and support to people at the end of their lives.
I am based in Cambridge but work right across East Anglia including Huntingdon, Peterborough, Ely, Newmarket, Royston, March and Bury St. Edmunds. Please take a look around my web site for more information on the services I provide, and do get in touch if you have any questions. You can email me at alex@alexcolliscelebrant.co.uk or phone 07587 297657.