Questions you might have.

A humanist ceremony is a non-religious, inclusive celebration that puts people at the centre. It is shaped around their values, their relationships and their story.

Anywhere you choose. A country house, a garden, a clifftop, a barn, a hotel, your own home, or anywhere else that feels right. For funerals, I work with crematoriums, cemeteries, woodland burial sites and other settings.

Yes. I am based in Belfast and work across Northern Ireland, North of Ireland, and across Ireland. I am also happy to travel further afield when needed.

That is completely fine. Many people come to me with only a feeling of what they would like. Part of my role is to help you explore your options and shape your ideas into something meaningful.

Yes. Humanist weddings have been legally recognised in Northern Ireland, North of Ireland, since 2018. When I conduct your ceremony, it is a fully legal marriage, with no separate civil ceremony needed.

I would recommend getting in touch as early as possible, ideally around a year to 18 months ahead, though I can sometimes accommodate shorter timescales depending on availability.

It begins with a relaxed conversation where we get to know each other. From there, I write a bespoke ceremony based on our discussions. You review it, refine it, and together we shape it until it feels exactly right.

Absolutely. Your ceremony can include readings, poems, songs, or symbolic gestures such as handfasting, sand ceremonies, candle lighting or tree planting. I will help you choose what feels right.

Of course. Many couples involve loved ones through readings, shared memories or music. I will help you find the right way to include the people who matter most.

I understand that timescales are often short. I am available at short notice and will work with you and your funeral director to ensure everything is in place when it needs to be.

A humanist funeral is a personal, non-religious ceremony that celebrates the life of the person who has died. It is shaped around their story, told with honesty, warmth and care. It can include music, readings, tributes and moments of reflection.

Yes. Many families choose to share memories, read poems or play music during the ceremony. I will help you decide what feels right and support anyone who wants to contribute on the day.

Yes. I work closely with funeral directors across Northern Ireland, North of Ireland, and beyond, and will coordinate with them to help everything run smoothly.

A naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration to welcome a child and formally recognise their name. It can include promises from parents and guideparents, readings, music and symbolic moments, all shaped around your family.

Naming ceremonies tend to suit families I've already worked with, but if you've found my work and it feels like a good fit, please get in touch.

A naming ceremony is a celebration rather than a legal process. It does not replace birth registration, but it is a meaningful way to mark the occasion with the people who matter most to you.

Get in touch through the contact page on this website. I will get back to you and we can arrange a relaxed chat. There is no commitment at that stage.

Once you decide to go ahead, I guide you through the process step by step. For weddings and naming ceremonies, we talk through your story and preferences. For funerals, I work with you and your family at whatever pace feels right.

You can find clear pricing information on the pricing page. Get in touch and we can talk through what's involved.

Yes. A deposit is required to secure your date for weddings and naming ceremonies. I will explain the details when we discuss your ceremony. For funerals, payment is usually handled through the funeral director.