Funeral Ceremony Archives - Page 4 of 7

Simon Houston

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Simon Houston, Celebrant

Simon is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

Simon lives in Glasgow, has been married 25 years and has three wonderful children and a gorgeous Pug called Rita. He is a writer, public speaker and part-time stand-up comedian who is delighted to combine his many life skills to become a Humanist Celebrant. His career as a journalist has seen him work as a news correspondent and features writer all over the world. He got himself into the occasional hair-raising scrape while working as a war reporter in the Balkans and Middle East - and if you have a spare three hours, he'll happily tell you all about it!

A natural-born storyteller, he brings a wealth of experience to his new role with Fuze Ceremonies. Simon is a people person and a listener. He loves interviewing real people and hearing all about their own unique and interesting journeys - before bringing those stories to life, capturing the serious, the fascinating and the fun. He has become a skilled obituary writer who prides himself on his compassion, empathy and attention to detail.

Recently, he turned his hand to stand-up comedy and has performed in clubs around Scotland while also making his debut at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.

Having attended a number of Humanist weddings and funerals in recent years, he found himself magnetically drawn to the role of a Celebrant and looks forward to implementing his writing and speaking skills to deliver memorable ceremonies.

You can contact Simon on simonhouston@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Simon on Facebook and Instagram

Angela McIntyre

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Angela McIntyre, Celebrant

Angela is currently available to conduct, Wedding, Civil Partnership, Renewal of Vows & Funeral ceremonies.

Training to become a Humanist celebrant with Fuze Ceremonies encompassed everything Angela believes in relation to Humankind. She is honest, trustworthy, empathetic, respectful and has integrity. Angela is easy to chat to and good listener.

Angela’s main career is in the teaching profession where she enjoys the role of a pupil support teacher. This role allows Angela to work closely with vulnerable young people and their families to support them both academically and in personal matters. She has an extensive range of skills such as organisational skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families, external agencies and colleagues.

Angela enjoys the scooter scene with her husband Jim and is part of her local scootering club. This involves attending rallies and enjoying the company of other like -minded people. This is useful as Angela likes dancing and the rallies are attended by DJs spinning a lot of 60s music.

Angela is recently remarried and is a mother to two adult children and also has two stepchildren. She has two little grandsons and a step grandson and granddaughter. Family values are of the utmost important to Angela and her experience of an extended family allows her to realise families do not come in a one size fits all and is empathetic to individual families’ circumstances.

These skills amongst others allow Angela to engage well with people in a sensitive manner allowing her to gather the information needed to ensure your celebration is unique, meaningful, memorable and personal to your needs whether that is a celebration of a loved one’s life or a renewal of vows.

Angela can be contacted on angelamcintyre@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Angela on Facebook and Instagram

Kay Falconer

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Kay Falconer, Celebrant

Over the last 40 years, Kay has worked as a veterinary surgeon in a variety of places in Scotland, the north of England and in Northern Ireland. It may seem a strange progression from this to being a celebrant but in truth the roles do share certain properties. The job of a vet is not solely spent working with the animals themselves but is about working with the owners/carers of the animals, talking to them, and listening to their stories. Not dissimilar in fact to the job of a celebrant, finding out about the clients, piecing their stories together and leading to a uniquely personal service for them.

Kay has travelled throughout her life as a hopeful romantic and when she moved to Lewis in the Outer Hebrides she felt that she had come home. Having settled in this stunning part of the world it feels that there can be no better place to be involved in providing unique & meaningful ceremonies. The scenery is stunning with lochs and mountains, golden beaches and azure seas, though a little on the cold side.

Kay feels very strongly that ceremonies belong you and should be very much your choice, your ideas, and with some guidance from the celebrant, make the day an occasion that is uniquely and unforgettably yours.

Kay believes the name given to you as a baby is an important one, bestowed by your parents and by which you will be known for the rest of your life. This is not something to be done lightly and so it is right and fitting that a day be given to honour this among friends and family, to celebrate the uniqueness of the child and welcome them into the family.

At a time when we are devastated by the loss of a loved one it is equally important to focus on those aspects of their life that gave us pleasure and made them the person they were and this needs to be presented in a positive way, that is to be celebrated. Kay has had personal experience of this having performed the eulogies at the funerals of her own parents albeit two people she knew very well. It was when she attended the funeral of a much loved uncle, conducted at the graveside by a celebrant, and from whom she learned a great deal more than she had already known about him, that she realized the benefits of such a personal service.

Her celebration of his life that day made Kay feel that she wanted to be able to perform that service for other people, to present the loved one to them as an individual, each one of us special in our own way, and perhaps even to make them smile.You can contact Kay on kayfalconer@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Kay on Facebook

Julie Murray

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Julie Murray, Celebrant

Julie lives with her two teenagers and her gorgeous wee dog, Milo. There is never a dull moment! Julie lives in beautiful Broughty Ferry, where every day walking near the water, feels like you are on holiday.

Julie has always loved working in roles she believes in and where she feels she can make a difference. Her background is over 20 years as a Speech and Language Therapist, working with children and young people with autism and their families. More recently, she has been working to help people achieve their weight loss and wellness goals.

When she is not working, Julie loves going out for walks with her wee dog, building up her running … well, jogging! She loves crafting when she has time and getting creative. She also loves chilling in the house, watching a good movie.

Becoming a Celebrant combines Julie's love of helping people with her need to make a difference, providing ceremonies that are personal, meaningful, and tailored to each individual’s needs. She first became interested when she attended a lovely Humanist wedding ceremony some time ago.

Julie will bring warmth, compassion, empathy, and fun. She will be there to guide you and listen to how you want your special occasion to be.

You can contact Julie on juliemurray@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Julie on Facebook and Instagram

Sam Conroy

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Sam Conroy, Celebrant

“My passion is to help others create little pieces of happiness too, both in celebrating love and celebrating life.”

Sam is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

What's the secret to happiness? You can find it in nature, in family, in shared history, and maybe, just maybe, you can find it here. J.M Barrie - creator of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and a thousand magical memories - said it best: 'Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do, is the secret to happiness'.

Sam is based, not in Neverland but in the heart of lovely Scotland. Living with her husband, daughter and her adorable dogs (her world!), She loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends. For many years Sam has worked within the social care sector supporting and working alongside some of society’s most vulnerable and disenfranchised groups, roles that have not only allowed her to garner great interpersonal skills but have enabled her to do the other thing she loves the most, working with people.

Now, as a qualified celebrant, Sam gets to do that in a different way, by helping people to celebrate life rather than helping them to relearn how to live it. She can't think of any better way to spend the rest of her working days, than surrounded by love! Each ceremony is exclusive, exquisite, personalised and unique. Inclusive and welcoming. Infused with joy, happiness and love and most importantly, it is infused with you, your loved ones and those you hold dearest to you.

Mr Barrie was right. And Sam doesn't just like what she does - she loves it. And can't wait to work with you, to plan the most magical and beautiful script, and deliver the most memorable ceremony on your very special day.

Sam is based in Cumbernauld and covers Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Edinburgh & Lothian, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, Inverness-shire, North & South Lanarkshire, Perthshire, Fife & Angus, Scottish Borders and Stirlingshire

You can contact Sam on samanthaconroy@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Sam on Facebook , Instagram and Tik Tok

Nicole Lowther

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Nicole Lowther

“Hello! My name is Nicole and I love, love. I am very passionate about people and celebrating life’s milestones. I strive to deliver the most personal and unique ceremonies completely tailored to you and your loved ones' wishes. Being a Humanist Celebrant means the world to me that I have the privilege to work closely with you to create and shape one of the most important days of your life, allowing you to embrace your butterflies and enjoy every single moment.”

Nicole is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming Ceremonies and Funerals.

Nicole has an honours degree in Psychology and has always wanted to work with and help others. After experiencing ill health over the years, her mindset has completely shifted, and it is always a reminder to her to live every single day to the fullest.

Becoming a Humanist Celebrant became a natural career progression for her combining both things she adores most, love and people. She aims to live to create the moments you cannot put into words. Nicole also has experience with public speaking on behalf of charities such as Teenage Cancer Trust and has dedicated a lot of her efforts to fundraising.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her partner, family and friends and staying active as she enjoys running and learning how to play golf. She is also partial to a romance novel and Netflix original movie! The good cheesy stuff.

Nicole is based in Glasgow and covers Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Edinburgh & Lothian, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, North & South Lanarkshire and Stirlingshire.

You can contact Nicole on nicolelowther@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Nicole on Facebook , Instagram and Tik Tok

Fiona McKenzie

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Fiona McKenzie

Fiona is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals & Funeral Ceremonies.

Fiona would describe herself as a people person and a natural networker! She eludes warmth and has a wicked sense of humour. During her early career, she was a nurse and has spent the last 18 years working in the marketing, communications and creative industries. Story-telling, bringing people together, and creating meaningful memories is what Fiona really loves. People might not remember what you did for them but they’ll remember how you made them feel is something Fiona really believes

Fiona’s curiosity and energy know no bounds, especially when it comes to people. Fiona is like a human detective, fascinated by the quirks and stories that make each person unique. She has a knack for remembering details that even your granny would forget!.

Fiona firmly believes that joy can be found in the tiniest treasures, like the perfect cup of tea or watching the dog snooze after a long walk on the beach. And that’s where you’ll find Fiona on most days – out and about with her dog Nellie (and teenager Noah if she can force him!) walking the beaches on the Angus and Fife coasts. There's something magical about the sea breeze and the sound of waves that makes Fiona's heart do a happy dance.

Fiona is based in Carnoustie and covers Perthshire, Fife & Angus.

You can contact Fiona on fionamckenzie@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Fiona on Facebook and Instagram

Julie-Anne Kinnear

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Julie-Anne Kinnear

Julie-Anne is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals & Funeral Ceremonies.

Whether a love-story or life-story, Julie-Anne will listen to you and work with you to create your unique ceremony. As a Humanist Celebrant she will guide and support you when exploring specifics such as personalised vows, how you want your love-story or the life-story of a loved one to be shared, the music, poetry or readings you want to include, how you want to involve others (people or pets!) in the ceremony, inclusion of symbolic gestures and any other quirks or details to make your ceremony personal and meaningful.

Reflecting the values of Humanism, Julie-Anne embraces life wholeheartedly, believing this helps us to mark and celebrate the important stages from birth to death with vim, vigour and vitality. Whilst her ceremonies are appropriately dignified and respectful of the nature of the circumstances, they are never dull or dark – they have energy, light, emotion and where appropriate incorporate laughter and joy.

Julie-Anne moved from Belfast to Scotland aged 20. She has met lots of diverse and interesting people on her journey, all of whom have enriched her life one way or another. This quote from Dolly Parton sums up her outlook on life - “Dream more, learn more, care more and be more”.

Julie-Anne is based in Angus and covers Aberdeenshire & Moray, Edinburgh & Lothian, Inverness-shire & Perthshire, Fife & Angus.

You can contact Julie-Anne on julie-annekinnear@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Julie-Anne on Facebook and Instagram

Anna Gilchrist

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Anna Gilchrist

Anna is available to conduct Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

Anna believes it is a tremendous honour to be present at people's most significant moments. When asked what she loves most about being a Celebrant, she says: 'I love listening to people's stories, learning about their lives, and discovering what brought them to this moment in time. Using these details to craft a personalised ceremony that reflects the individuality of each person is my favourite thing to do.'

Anna has had a diverse career, encompassing various roles in administration, systems management, procurement and project management. She was particularly adept at customer service and prided herself on going the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. As a child, Anna always knew she wanted to work in an office, but after spending 19 years cooped up in one, she yearned to get out and interact with people. This desire led her to pursue a career as a Celebrant, where she could celebrate the joys and milestones of others' lives.

When she isn’t working on a ceremony or shuttling her two children between school and extracurricular activities, Anna enjoys spending time in nature and solving jigsaw puzzles. She loves a turn on the floor as a tap dancer, which is where her love of performance comes from.

Anna is based near Edinburgh and covers Edinburgh & Lothian.

You can contact Anna on annagilchrist@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Anna on Facebook and Instagram

Morna Kidd

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Morna Kidd

Morna is available to conduct Wedding, Civil Partnership, Vow Renewal & Funeral Ceremonies.

Working in marketing within the financial services industry, Morna knows the importance of being able to tell a story, honestly, with creativity, accuracy and attention to detail.

The idea of becoming a humanist celebrant first crossed Morna’s mind after she wrote and delivered a poem at a friend’s daughters naming day in 2014. A few of the guests asked if she’d ever considered becoming a celebrant. The seed was planted, “and the rest” as they say was history.

Morna says “Choosing to enquire with Fuze was the best thing I ever did. From initial contact through training, and being accepted to join the team, it was made clear that the celebrants at Fuze are less “colleagues” and more family. It’s less of a job and more of a way of life. Always there to help and guide one another. Striving for the best for every couple and family. A team like no other.”

Anyone who knows Morna will say, she’s a passionate story teller, relaying the facts in a way that brings them to life. Making those hearing the story for the first time feel like they were there. With a keen eye for detail, and the ability to bring a light hearted humorous side to your day, her goal is to bring your vision to life.

And she’s happy to do as much or as little as you wish, whether you have no idea where to start, or you have a very specific vision of how your day will go, Morna’s job is to be there for you. Her motto is “your day, your way”. No matter the story, Morna wants to hear all about what makes yours special and turn it into a story to be told.

Morna is based in Glasgow and covers East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire and North & South Lanarkshire.

You can contact Morna on mornakidd@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Morna on Facebook and Instagram

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