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.
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Richard Smart - the Smartly Said Celebrant
Dorset
From saying “I do” to saying goodbye, I’ll help you find the words that feel like you.
Funeral
Inclusive / non-religious · LGBTQ+
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Beverley Bulmer
Norfolk
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Andrew Strachan
Devon
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