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Amy Shipway

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Amy Shipway

““Telling people’s stories, whether in a celebration of life, or a celebration of love is something which I take great care and pride in. Every person, whether they lived a small or a big life has a unique story to tell, and getting to tell those stories is the greatest privilege of being a Humanist Celebrant.”

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

It all started with… a funeral! When the phone rang unexpectedly one day to tell Amy her beloved aunt had died, she never expected it could have led to a change of career.

Delivering her aunt’s eulogy was a profound experience for Amy as she realised how much a truly personal funeral ceremony can help families in the grieving process. Since that day she has been the ‘go-to’ for all family and friends’ celebrations and life events: from wedding speeches to eulogies, Amy has spent over a decade putting her love of writing and public speaking skill to great use, so it felt like a natural progression to train as a Humanist Celebrant.

Amy is an active person with bundles of energy and a passion for living life to the fullest. She has lived in many corners of the world and even once ran away with the circus! Thankfully that didn’t last long and she returned to Glasgow to gain a degree in Scottish Literature, before moving on to grow and run several businesses, specialising in fitness, events and marketing; meaning she is an incredibly well organised person! She now co-owns an alternative fitness studio in the Southside of Glasgow, so when she isn’t preparing ceremonies, she can be found stretching on the yoga mat, swinging on the aerial hoop or scaling the Scottish mountains with her partner.

Amy is based in Glasgow and covers East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire and North & South Lanarkshire.You can contact Amy on amyshipway@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Amy on Facebook and Instagram

Alan Deeney

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Alan Deeney

Alan is available to conduct Wedding, Civil Partnership, Vow Renewal, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

Alan has been a community mental health nurse for 15 years, and first became interested in humanist ceremonies whilst working as a pro-am photographer. Being involved in small weddings and baby naming’s, Alan became passionate about helping couples and families to have a day personalised to them, this was when he made the decision to complete the SQA Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma.

Alan has always been drawn to people's unique styles. Fashion of every kind is something that Alan has great interest in, particularly where Dr Martens are worn. Alan has a love of DMs and has a pair for every occasion.

With years of experience working in end of life care, Alan prides himself on his care and compassion but will bring cheerfulness where appropriate. Alan believes every occasion whether happy or sad should be designed to reflect everyone’s desires.

Married to his wife Lorna for 12 years, Alan has a grown-up stepson and stepdaughter who were supportive throughout his journey to becoming a celebrant. He enjoys spending time with his family, and the light of his life, his 6yr old grandson, family means everything to him. Alan is also a member and the treasurer of a local allotment association in his local area. He has a second home (caravan) in central Scotland where he retreats to on weekends and wherever possible.

Alan is based in the Inverclyde area and covers Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Edinburgh & Lothian, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, North & South Lanarkshire, Outer Hebrides, Perthshire, Fife & Angus, Scottish Borders, Stirlingshire and Western Highlands & Islands.You can contact Alan on alandeeney@fuzeceremonies.co.uk and you can see more of Alan on Facebook and Instagram

Clare Dougall

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Clare Dougall

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

Clare was inspired to become a celebrant having attended Humanist weddings and funerals of family and friends. She has a passion for delivering a service with a true and sincere reflection of the individual(s). Clare knew this was the perfect vocation for her, and following training to become a fully qualified celebrant, it is her mission to provide the perfect, tailor-made ceremony for you.

Clare has a degree in Psychology and professional background in secondary education. She has transferrable skills, not limited to empathy, listening and excellent communication, setting the foundation for being your perfect celebrant.

Becoming a mum in 2023 has furthered Clare’s appreciation of celebrating life and special milestones with family and friends. She demonstrates this through her ceremonies which are underpinned by Humanist values – embracing equality and each persons’ unique story.

“It’s so important to me to deliver a bespoke ceremony when it comes to the most important milestones in life. A Humanist ceremony allows you to embrace and honour the true nature of the loved one you have lost or celebrate the unique story and love you have with your partner. It’s a privilege for me to help you through this process and deliver a ceremony which reflects you and your wishes.”

Clare 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 Clare on claredougall@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Clare on Facebook and Instagram

Kevin McLaughlin

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Kevin McLaughlin

Kevin is available to conduct Renewal of Vows & Funeral Ceremonies.

Kevin comes from an extensive sales and account management background and has worked in the same industry for 35 years, where he has gained a wealth of experience and transferable assets such as being a good listener and communicator, has really strong people skills and has always built and maintained good working relationships. As well as all of this Kevin has hosted and compered local family fun days and charity events in the community and also works as a voluntary radio presenter.

It is this vast experience and skill set which made Kevin decide he wanted to train to become a funeral celebrant, as he has all the necessary qualities he believes are required to meet and work with families who have lost a loved one, and are going through a heart-breaking experience. Not only will he bring a great deal of empathy, care and attention to the whole process with the family, but he will also create a bespoke and fitting tribute and present the most dignified and personal ceremony for their loved one, in the manner that their life should be remembered and celebrated.

At home, Kevin is married to Angela and is Dad to Joshua, he considers himself to be a proper family man and is happiest when the three of them are spending time together. He also has a huge passion for sport, live music and comedy evenings and is part of a big social circle in his home town of Johnstone.

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

You can contact Kevin on kevinmclaughlin@fuzeceremonies.co.uk

Sandra Campbell

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Sandra Campbell

Sandra is available to conduct Vow Renewals, baby Namings & Funeral Ceremonies.

Sandra has a professional background of many years in cancer and palliative care nursing at a senior level in the NHS and now works on a part time basis. Her focus is always about supporting staff to be able to provide person centred care. She is driven by a passion for excellence in communication, advocating the value of creating a human connection that is based on kindness and compassion. Another passion is about equity of access to the most appropriate care and services for each individual.

Having been heavily involved in Bereavement Care, has led her to become a Celebrant. She believes strongly that everyone “has a story” and it is her great pleasure and privilege to be able to share those stories, embracing the respect and dignity of all as human beings. Life is a journey, sometimes taking us on a path we would not choose to be on but with love and kindness around us, we can get through those times. It is so important to treasure those very special times and events on that journey and celebrate with the joy we are all entitled to have as human beings.

Those special moments for Sandra are with her family and friends who are all precious gifts on her journey.

Sandra is based in the Falkirk area and covers Edinburgh & Lothian, North & South Lanarkshire, Perth, Fife & Angus and Stirlingshire.

You can contact Sandra on sandracampbell@fuzeceremonies.co.uk

Gus Grubb

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Gus Grubb

Gus is available to conduct Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

'If it’s a fun ceremony you want, it’s fun you will get. If it’s to the highest professional standards you want, it’s the highest standards you will get. Ultimately, you will decide what works best for you, my job is to simply ensure you create the memories you want to, and savour them for life.'

Gus left school with virtually no qualifications and undertook a Youth Training Scheme program securing an apprenticeship as a Sheet Metal Worker. He returned to college while continuing to work across the manufacturing industry. Gus then moved into further education and has remained there ever since. He was a lecturer and curriculum manager until 2018 when he became Dean of Faculty. Gus is used to working to the highest standards when it comes to planning and organising. With 25 years of experience, he has presented to audiences large and small.

Gus has also had the pleasure of working in sport for many years, predominantly managing youth and amateur football. This has helped develop his interpersonal and communication skills, which are now honed to a level that most people warm to.

Throughout his life Gus has met many incredible people and has been honoured to share so many of their life experiences. It is this, that brought him into the role of the celebrant. Gus had the pleasure of conducting his daughter's wedding ceremony, a memory created to last for all of their friends and family. As a celebrant, he wants to hear and share so many more stories and learn so much more about the people we share this earth with.

Gus enjoys spending time with his family, including his lovely wife, boisterous 30 year old son, his darling 26 year old daughter, and most recently, his beautiful granddaughter Skylar.

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

You can contact Gus on gusgrubb@fuzeceremonies.co.uk

Kimberley Guffie

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Kimberley Guffie

Kimberley is available to conduct Vow Renewals, Baby Naming & Funeral Ceremonies.

As a lifelong enthusiast of connecting with others, Kimberley has always thrived on the opportunity to build meaningful relationships. Throughout her diverse career journey—from working in the financial industry for 20 years to challenging her creativity as a cake maker, Kimberley's passion for meeting new people, helping others and growing genuine connections has remained steadfast.

However, her most cherished roles of mother and wife have been her favourite by far. Having been married to her wonderful husband James for 16 years now Kimberley has two amazing children Sophie and Nathan. Reflecting on her wedding, Kimberley realised the importance of a personalized ceremony. As a celebrant, Kimberley is committed to infusing every moment with energy, joy, and your unique vision. She feels honoured to be able to help craft a ceremony that reflects your love story, filled with excitement and heartfelt emotion. Creating memories that last a lifetime.

Kimberley is based in Ayrshire and covers Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Edinburgh & Lothian, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire. North & South Lanarkshire and Stirlingshire.

You can contact Kimberley on kimberleyguffie@fuzeceremonies.co.uk

Terry Currie

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Terry Currie

Terry is available to conduct Vow Renewals & Funeral Ceremonies.

After attending a number of Humanist ceremonies, Terry explored Humanism and he identified that his own values and beliefs were totally aligned. This is when Terry decided to train as a Celebrant. Terry does believe that humans evolved naturally, in a society where human rights, free speech, democracy, fairness, and inclusion are essential. Terry’s personal values have been developed over his life and he is a naturally kind, caring, and compassionate person.

Terry has had a career in a number of sectors including social care, retail, hospitality, and finance. His experience also extends to volunteering in local communities for over 20 years. All of these roles have involved working with people, communicating effectively, and building strong and meaningful relationships. For Terry, it’s about listening and engaging with others to get to best out of everyone.

Everyone has different interests, skills, talents, and ambitions and what makes us happy can change through life experience and when we grow. Terry knows that he has all of the skills to work with others to create a special, unique, and unforgettable ceremony. He would show respect, understanding, and professionalism and understand what is important to the people involved in the ceremony.

It would be Terry’s privilege and honour to meet with you, support you through the process of creating and delivering a ceremony in line with your wishes and that is special, unique and memorable to you.

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

You can contact Terry on terrycurrie@fuzeceremonies.co.uk

Gayle Morrison

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Gayle Morrison, Celebrant

Gayle is available for Vow Renewals & Baby Naming, and Funeral Ceremonies

Gayle is based in Stirling and covers Aberdeenshire & Moray, 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

Gayle has always loved hearing the stories of people’s lives – where they were born and brought up, how couples met, trips they have taken that they refer back to for years to come, and moments of laughter and sadness that they carry with them. Gayle believes each turn of someone’s life can change the direction of their future, and being asked to pull this together for a Humanist Ceremony is something Gayle thrives on. Gayle focuses on keeping everything as personal as possible and telling the story of a life or lives.

Becoming a Humanist Celebrant was something Gayle was always interested in, but the moment had to be right, and when her daughter got engaged, that was the sign she needed. Putting the story of people’s lives to paper and bringing it all to life is something Gayle will never get bored of or take for granted. With each ceremony, she strives to represent those involved as best she can. Gayle is intrigued with life stories and believes there is no role like this. She loves finding out information about people where the phrase “never judge a book by its cover” is never more appropriate.

Gayle was raised in the Outer Hebrides and loves the outdoors. She is now based in Stirling, the heart of Scotland, and takes advantage of the vast open space available to walk and run in when she gets the chance. Gayle can talk for hours about her cat and loves to travel at any opportunity with her partner Robert. She has two grown-up children, both of whom are making their own way in the world, and she could not be prouder of them.

Gayle says ‘It is a huge honour to be asked to conduct a life moment, and I take that very seriously.’

You can contact Gayle on gaylemorrison@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Gayle on: Facebook , Instagram and YouTube

Christine Carruth

April 18, 2010by Fuze Admin

Christine Carruth, Celebrant

Christine is available for Weddings, Civil Partnerships, Vow Renewals, Baby Naming and Funeral Ceremonies

Christine is based in Renfrewshire and covers Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, and North & South Lanarkshire

Christine would love to be able to guide and support you through those memorable days and times of your life. It doesn’t matter what those may be – a wedding, naming day or saying goodbye to someone you have loved– she will be there to help you process your thoughts and create a celebration that is both empathetic and reflects you, your personality and your values.

As a primary school teacher in her local community for 25 years, Christine thrives on getting to know people and bringing the best out of them. She believes in equality and supports people in their drive to equal opportunities for themselves and others. At the same time, Christine celebrates diversity, and all of this is what motivated her to become a Humanist Celebrant. She just enjoys being around people and listening to their stories.

Personally, Christine enjoys travelling, cooking/eating, and is always looking for a challenge. A couple of years ago, she walked the Northumberland Coastal Path to celebrate a “big” birthday.

Christine is a country girl at heart. She grew up in the Ayrshire countryside and now lives on a farm in Renfrewshire with her husband and two teenage children. She can be found there normally chasing the dog around the garden, trying to retrieve something it shouldn’t really have.

You can contact Christine on christinecarruth@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Christine on: Facebook

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