How to plan a celebration of life
By Ceremony Master editorial team · Reviewed 03/09/2026
Quick answer
A good funeral celebrant will sit with you, take the measure of the person, and write something that the room recognises.
First calls
Usually the funeral director introduces a celebrant, or you find one yourself. You should still speak to the celebrant before the day.
What they need from you
Stories that are specific. Work, jokes, the way they made tea.
Money
Funeral celebrant fees on this site are often a few hundred pounds, not a wedding fee.
Find a celebrant
James Dalton
Glamorgan
Here at Free Spirit Ceremonies, we create and deliver funeral ceremonies and celebrations of life to help you say goodbye to your loved one the way you want to, with care and love.
Funeral
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Catharine Fewtrell
Hampshire
One size doesn't fit all - I do people, not shopping lists!
Funeral
funerals · outside · hand fasting · unique ceremonies
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Annabel Hargrave
Devon
Funeral
Inclusive / non-religious
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