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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

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

Hazel Dale

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Hazel Dale

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

Hazel first became aware of humanist ceremonies when she attended the funeral of a close friend. She was immediately struck with how personalised and uplifting the service was, and she decided to learn more about humanism. She quickly realised that Humanism had always been at the very heart of her core values and felt that along with her own individual skill set, she was particularly suited to become a Humanist Celebrant herself.

Hazel has a long-term background in Policing and since retirement has continued to build upon her people-focused skills by becoming a holistic therapist. This background brings with it an ability to listen empathetically, great communication skills, diplomacy, attention to detail, and quick thinking!

She is very much person-focused and feels that this is a particularly rewarding way to bring comfort and indeed happiness to people. Hazel is committed to providing unique, creative, bespoke ceremonies to suit the individual needs of each person who seeks her assistance.

Hazel has a bustling family life and a fantastic circle of friends so her leisure time is orientated very much around her three children and socialising.

Hazel is based in Erskine and covers Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire, Glasgow City & East /West Dunbartonshire, Inverness-shire, Stirlingshire and Western Highlands & Islands.

You can contact Hazel on hazeldale@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Hazel 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

Jane Alexander

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Jane Alexander

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

Be it to mark a happy occasion of love or a dignified celebration of life, it is important to know that we can work in partnership with our Celebrant to best meet the needs of the event! Jane is a caring and compassionate Humanist Celebrant whose warm and friendly approach will put you at ease straight away, enabling you to plan together the perfect event for your naming ceremony, vow renewal or funeral.

Jane has recently taken early retirement from a successful career as a Primary Headteacher. Not used to resting, Jane jumped at the chance to retrain as a Celebrant and joined the Fuze Ceremonies team, where she is able to put her skills and knowledge to good use again!

Having worked with many different communities over the years, Jane is highly skilled in communicating and supporting others through times of change and challenge. She enjoys helping customers share their thoughts and feelings as well as creating new memories together. With a keen eye for detail and a love of words, Jane strives to deliver unique and inclusive ceremonies which will inspire and uplift.

Jane is based in Dumfries and covers Dumfries & Galloway.

You can contact Jane on janealexander@fuzeceremonies.co.uk or you can see more of Jane on Facebook

Susan Earnshaw

April 8, 2014by Fuze Admin

Susan Earnshaw, Celebrant

Sue is available to conduct Wedding, Renewal of Vows, Funeral and Baby Naming Ceremonies.

Training to become a Humanist Celebrant has been a joy and exciting for Sue! Her decision to train was based on the fact that being a Celebrant encompasses everything she enjoys , is good at , and she feels it is a fantastic opportunity and privilege to be able to help create and be part of such important occasions. Sue has a number of interests , the most recent being joining a Community Choir and playing the Ukulele !!

Being a mother of 3 Adult sons and married for over 35 years Sue feels her family values and experience enable her to have some insight and understanding into what works for people and their families.

Sues main career over the last 30 years has been in Social Care working as a Practitioner and subsequent Manager in Charity organisations and also for the Local Authority. This involved supporting some very vulnerable children and their families. As such Sue has developed the skills to build positive relationships with families and her colleagues.

Using her abilities to engage with people in a warm and sensitive way she is able to get the best out of people and situations with an easy going and non-intrusive approach. Most of all she is known for her sense of humour and fun which is always good in some measure in every circumstance whether it be a celebration or in more difficult and challenging times with the loss of a loved one.

With Sue on your side, you will have someone who is hardworking, reliable and who can support you to create a unique service that feels right for you. Sue is down to earth, and easy to chat to. You can have the confidence that Sue will tell your story, just as you want it and make your day meaningful, special, and memorable.

Sue is based in Lancashire and is happy to cover the North West of England, and West Yorkshire.

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

Josephine King

April 7, 2014by Fuze Admin

Josephine King, Celebrant

At the ceremonies she delivers, Josephine's calm attitude and her clear voice help to create an atmosphere of appreciation and respect. She enjoys using her listening skills to find out exactly how you wish to celebrate a life event or to remember a loved one, and Josephine will work with you to ensure that your own wishes are fully met. Her aim is that everyone present will find meaning and will feel included in the ceremony that you choose.

Josephine’s career experience includes charities and the public sector, always in public-facing roles. During her 12 years as the coordinator at a Youth Drop-In Centre, Josephine developed excellent skills in organising and communication.

Throughout her adult life, she has volunteered in a wide range of roles, working for and alongside people from across the community. She has completed relevant training and currently volunteers in the area of grief and dying, to improve her understanding of what families face at the end of a life.

Josephine expresses her Humanist principles through a lifelong interest in the environment and biodiversity. If this is of interest to you, Josephine will work with you to create a ceremony with sustainable features, using simple, natural elements to symbolise what you want to express.

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

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