Weddings & Funerals
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Providing a helping hand
Whether you're planning a wedding ceremony, vow renewal, funeral or celebration of life, you're bound to have some questions. Answers to the most common questions I receive are below.
What is an Independent Civil Celebrant?
Independent Civil Celebrants are not affiliated to a one particular business. They are self employed and able to conduct ceremonies can include religious or cultural elements.
They can also be free from these too.
Do I have to include prayers and hymns?
If it's important to you, then you're welcome to include them. If it's not, then consider other readings and music choices.
Singing along to Top of the World by Carpenters remains one of my favourite moments!
What's the dress code?
Funeral attire typically calls for black, formal dressing. It is becoming more common to celebrate with bright and bold colours, or team shirts.
Weddings depend on the theme or the information provided by the couple. It's usually an event to put your glad rags on. Unless you have specific instructions, or are the bride … DON'T WEAR WHITE!
Are you inclusive of all couples?
Absolutely, I'll do what I can to make you feel safe, seen and able to enjoy your celebration.
What do you charge?
Funeral ceremonies are from £250. Wedding and Vow renewal ceremonies from £600.
Contact me to discuss your specific requirements.
Where are you based?
I'm based in Northamptonshire and happily cover the surrounding areas of Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and beyond!
How long is the ceremony?
That depends!
Funeral services taking place in a chapel or crematorium have strict timings to adhere to.
Celebrations outside of these formats are usually more flexible.
How do we book you?
Please reach out via my contact form to check if I'm available for your date.
We'll arrange a discovery call and if you want to go ahead, you'll send over a deposit to secure your date.
Where do we meet?
We can meet in person or over video or phone call.
Meetings often take place at a family home, a quiet pub or café or (for funerals) your chosen directors arranging room (with their permission).