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Nicola Norrie

Based in Alexandria (approx 20 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Much of my role as a celebrant is about storytelling, bringing your thoughts memories and wishes together to create uplifting and meaningful tributes to celebrate life.  My love of working with people attracted me to this particular vocation as it offers me the opportunity to support people through their significant life events and work together to create lasting memories.

Jean Thomson

Based in helensburgh (approx 27 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

Helensburgh, Lomond, Argyle and Bute, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire, Paisley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk, Stirling, Aberdeen, Dundee, West of Scotland, Perth, Highlands and Islands

My name is Reverend Jean Thomson and I am a  Ceremonialist and Interfaith Minister operating throughout Scotland. My aim is to create personal, meaningful, memorable ceremonies, filled with love, be that welcoming new life, entering marriage or saying a sad but fond farewell to a loved one. It is a privilege to get to know couples and families and work with them at both the happiest and saddest moments in their lives. The common thread that runs through all my ceremonies is that they are crafted with love, authentic and tailor made.

As a minister with the Open Sanctuary I am authorised by the Registrar General to conduct legal weddings anywhere in Scotland, indoors or outdoors. One of the blessings we receive as Ministers in the Open Sanctuary is when we are invited to honour key points in peoples lives by creating and delivering weddings, funerals, baby naming ceremonies  and other rites of passages.

Ceremonies are conducted according to the beliefs of the couple and the families, or none if that is the case. It is your ceremony….your way. It isn’t about me or my beliefs, so you don’t need to worry about adhering to the beliefs of the officiant.

Helen Parker

Based in Houston (approx 39 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

I am an Independent Funeral Celebrant , based in Renfrewshire, also covering Ayrshire, Inverclyde , Dunbartonshire and Glasgow. I am willing to travel further afield if required. Do not hesitate to contact me to discuss.

Hello.  My name is Helen and I’m an Independent Celebrant based in the lovely village of Houston, Renfrewshire.

I never forget that it is a privilege to be invited to honour the life of a loved one , and promise to do this with dignity and integrity.  Each ceremony is crafted  to encapsulate the essence of your loved one and the wishes of the family.  I respect all faiths and none   and am happy to  advise on all aspects of ceremony, be that poetry, readings , music or toasts.

Naomi Keir

Based in Kilbirnie (approx 45 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Naomi offers entirely personalised celebrations, tailored to your exact requirements.  Spending time making sure all the details are what you want them to be, so you don’t have to worry.

Alasdair Gammack

Based in Stirling (approx 44 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

To conduct a funeral is a real privilege for me.  Losing a loved one is something most of us dread.  Being able to say farewell meaningfully whilst honouring the person you have lost is a big moment when you’re grieving.  It is my job to make that happen in the best possible way.

Hazel Jane

Based in Auchtermuchty (approx 47 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I am happy to travel anywhere. I live in Glasgow and love a city wedding, but I'm just as happy up in the wilds of the Highlands and beyond.

My name is Reverend Hazel Jane, and I believe in magic

I believe in honour, in history, in symbolism, in truth. I believe we can celebrate love differently. I believe we can do death better.

I am an interfaith minister and creative celebrant living in a wee village in Fife, Scotland.

I conduct weddings, funerals, and rites of passage for gorgeous souls in Scotland and beyond. I’m passionate about telling stories. I craft with language and ritual to create beautiful, safe spaces – holding people wherever they are, offering whatever they might need.

Chris Vermeulen

Based in Glasgow (approx 46 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I mainly conduct funerals, but do take the occasional wedding, Baby naming ceremonies and scattering of ashes.  I also help prepare the wishes of those wanting to prepare their own ceremonies at some future date.

I was a minister for 33 years until I resigned 2017 to work independently creating personalised and unique services around the wishes, beliefs and values of the family, friends and loved one.

Patricia Millon

Based in Crieff (approx 48 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I work mainly in Perthshire, Scotland and surrounding areas such as Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, and Paisley.

I am an Independent Spiritual Minister and officially recognised to conduct legal marriages in Scotland. I work mainly in the Perth, Stirling and Glasgow areas carrying out various Ceremonies such as  Weddings, Wedding Blessings, Naming, Celebration of Life Funerals, Memorials, Scattering of Ashes,Weddings,

Diane Goldberg

Based in Cumbernauld (approx 48 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

Diane Goldberg in an Independent Funeral Celebrant based in Cumbernauld. My work to date has spanned North & South Lanarkshire, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders. I am committed to working with families to prepare and conduct funeral services that honour their loved ones, focussing on everything that made them special and unique.

Susan Fraser

Based in Alva (approx 50 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

Whether you are looking for a wedding celebration that is just the way you want it to be, a meaningful renewal of vows, a beautiful welcome for your new baby, or celebration of the life of a lost loved one, I will spend all the time it needs to help you create the service or ceremony that is right for you.

Jonathan Buchan

Based in Glasgow (approx 50 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings

Hello, my name is Jonathan Buchan and I am an independent celebrant travelling all across Scotland carrying out special ceremonies.

I am available to conduct Funeral and Memorial Services in any location, as well as Wedding Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows and Baby Naming ceremonies. I will take time and help you make it just right for you.

David Devenney

Based in Alloa (approx 51 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Scotland Wide

Hello and thanks for reaching my profile. I am a highly experienced independent celebrant, offering personalised wedding and commitment ceremonies, funerals, rituals, hand fasting and naming ceremonies, for people of all faiths and none.

I have worked with hundreds of people over the years in order to bring their wishes alive. I have a warm and professional approach and I will put you at ease throughout the planning and execution of your ceremony. I will listen and guide you through the process with insight, care and compassion, providing support and guidance at every step and together we will shape your ceremony ensuring that every moment is meaningful and authentic.

Denise Jarvis

Based in Falkirk (approx 51 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Central Belt, happy to travel on request.

Funerals/Memorials/Wedding Celebrations/Renewal of Vows/Baby Naming/Pet Memorials/Coming of Age/Gender Change

I live in The Central Belt, regularly covering Falkirk, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife, North and South Lanarkshire and West Lothian.

I am happy to travel.

My love of people and a love of the written word as well as experiencing personal loss has led me to the path I’m on today.

I practice deep listening to get a true feel for what families want; whether that be for a Funeral or Memorial, a Wedding Celebration, Renewal of Vows or Naming Ceremony, I can attune to any family or circumstance and have the ability to adapt my style of writing for every person creating a unique and heartfelt celebration.

I am happy to include religious content I my ceremonies from any faith for a truly personal and unique celebration whatever the occasion.

They’re your stories…I only tell them.

John Fox

Based in Carron (approx 53 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

I conduct funeral services throughout Central Scotland.

My name is John Fox and I am an Independent Celebrant officiating at funeral services throughout Central Scotland. I have recently taken early retirement from a career in the Civil Service, where I operated as a senior manager for many years, to combine professional celebrancy services with caring responsibilities.

Lesley Fraser

Based in Denny (approx 54 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I have a background in bereavement and relationship counselling, broadcasting and public speaking for over 30 years. A trained nurse, I have long held the conviction that helping relatives and friends to say goodbye to their loved ones in a caring and sensitive way helps them to carry on despite their loss. I have worked as a Chaplin and I am also an Ordained Interfaith Minister able to conduct legal weddings in Scotland. I love to create original, people based ceremonies, tailored to your needs. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for a chat.

Diane McLeish

Based in Perthshire (approx 58 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

As the name suggests, my ceremonies are celebrations, honouring a life, welcoming a new life or identity or marking an important rite of passage. In addition to my own life experiences and professional background in the NHS, Public Health, Communities and Education, I have an open-minded and culturally sensitive approach to life, death and everything in between.

Gillian Robertson

Based in Falkirk (approx 58 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I believe in compassion, warm-heartedness and kindness and I bring these qualities to my interactions with families: I am committed to listening deeply and working together to craft a Ceremony that is unique and right for your particular threshold moment.

Lorna Leslie

Based in Motherwell (approx 57 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Central Belt, North and South Lanarkshire

Hello, my name is Lorna Leslie and I am an independent Celebrant travelling across Lanarkshire and the Central Belt.

Elaine Cormack

Based in Kinross (approx 62 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

I usually work in Perth and Kinross and Fife, but I am also very happy to travel to deliver your service in Falkirk, Edinburgh, West Lothian and Stirling.

Hello, my name is Elaine, I deliver a truly personalised and exceptional service. I specialise in crafting unique, heartfelt ceremonies carefully tailored to reflect your values and beliefs. Working inclusively, with sensitivity, compassion and calm professionalism, I am more than a celebrant—I’m here to guide you. From commitment ceremonies to vow renewals, end-of-life to welcoming new life ceremonies, and everything in between, I promise to listen, capture the essence of your story, and work tirelessly to ensure your ceremony is a genuinely personal, memorable experience. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

Bill Miller

Based in Dunfermline (approx 64 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I fully understand that you only get one chance to say goodbye and that you want to make this occasion perfect.
You can be assured that all aspects of your service will be undertaken seamlessly from the first phone call till the final committal ceremony.

Laura Throssell

Based in Dunfermline (approx 66 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

Fife, Perth, Kinross and Central Scotland.

Hi, my name is Laura and I am a funeral celebrant based in Fife, Scotland.  I have been a celebrant for a few years now and find it the most rewarding and fulfilling job I have ever had. In fact I don’t even see it as a job. For me this is a culmination of many years of honing of my skills and I am so grateful and blessed to serve the families and communities of Fife and beyond.

Rachel Cheer

Based in Abernethy (approx 66 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

I believe in creating ceremonies that are authentic, unique and memorable. I want you to be a part of your ceremony, not just a witness to it. This can be achieved through the use of activities or rituals. These might be ancient customs such as exchanging rings or lighting a candle. They might be something bespoke, designed to be sincere, heartfelt and truthful to your story.

John Porterfield

Based in Broxburn (approx 67 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

I am an experienced and formally trained Funeral Celebrant, and hold the National Qualification NOCN level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy, the highest Celebrant qualification in the UK.

Ian Bonner-Evans

Based in Lanark (approx 68 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I am an interfaith minister and celebrant based in South Lanarkshire. I am available to conduct ceremonies including opposite-sex and same-sex weddings and civil partnerships. I work mostly in central and southern Scotland but I’m happy to travel further afield if required. My aim is to be accompany you to the best of my ability during this important time, and to create and deliver a special ceremony which truly reflects your own beliefs, values and requirements.

Angela Maughan

Based in Dundee (approx 73 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I am a loving and respectful celebrant creating ceremonies all about you. I will support, guide you and write bespoke ceremonies reflecting your values. I always work with love and compassion and offer support and spiritual guidance.

Scott Burton

Based in Glenrothes (approx 73 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

I offer unique, inclusive and personalised care, developing each service in partnership with you in order to get things just right.  I relish being able to serve those of all faiths and none and incorporate meaningful words or rituals from all traditions as desired.

Gaynor Hogg

Based in Edinburgh (approx 77 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

Happy to travel

I can help you create the most perfect ceremony, to mark the life event of your choosing, whether it’s working together on your legal wedding ceremony, welcoming the special gift of a baby, renewing the your vows, blessing your new house, a letting go ceremony, no matter the occasion if it’s a change in your life we can move through it together with love, compassion, meaning, and mirth in a way that is right for you.

Richie Adams

Based in (approx 76 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I am based in Edinburgh and work across the Lothians, Scottish Borders and Central Scotland.

I’m Richie and Ensuring your ceremony is “just right” is incredibly important to me.  There is only one chance to get it right and I always do all I can to make sure every ceremony is crafted in a way that suits you, meets your needs and reflects the service you want.   I like to work with clients and have them at the heart of all we do together.

Helping people is what I do and is what I have done throughout my career.  I have been a police officer, a charity leader, an academic and career coach.   In all these roles I have supported people who were, often, in crisis.  My ability to remain calm in difficult situations helped me support others in experiencing challenging times.

Thomas Baxter

Based in Kirriemuir (approx 80 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I am based in Angus and cover the whole of Scotland. I am happy to conduct ceremonies in a venue of your choosing.

Hi, my name is Tommy, and I am an experienced Celebrant, always willing to listen, always willing to learn.

I work closely with you, guiding you, as we create a service fitting for the occasion.  Whether it’s a loving, compassionate, and respectful service which captures the essence of a lost loved one, or a marriage ceremony that’s unique, joyous, and memorable,  I will deliver a heartfelt ceremony with warmth that is always mindful of your own values and beliefs.

Michael Hannah

Based in Broughty Ferry (approx 82 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I mainly work in the Dundee, Fife and Perth areas but I am happy to discuss funerals or memorials in other parts of Scotland and I can also conduct online ceremonies.

Currently Chair of SICA. I’m a skilled listener and work with sensitivity, compassion and calm professionalism. The power of the spoken word is very important to me and I work hard to capture the essence of a person’s life and deliver that effectively. I can help a family to choose appropriate readings and I will sometimes write pieces of poetry myself.

Sarah Burnside

Based in St Andrews (approx 86 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

Each ceremony is bespoke and lovingly crafted in collaboration with those for whom the ceremony is written and can be as formal or informal as you would like. It can include as many spiritual and cultural elements as you wish – or indeed none at all – and is always warm and inviting.

Cate Reid

Based in St Andrews (approx 86 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

My name is Cate and my role is to work with you to create meaningful, heartfelt ceremonies which will enable you to celebrate your wedding, civil partnership, baby naming, vow renewal, or the life of a lost loved one, in a way which truly reflects personal values and beliefs.

Chris Lerpiniere

Based in North Berwick (approx 91 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Every person we pass has a unique, vivid and complex life, wrapped in a cloud of backstory. I take great joy in this uniqueness and harmony in each of our lives and respect the sanctity of life from the joy of birth through to the sadness of death, life’s natural conclusion. I will always endeavour to create and deliver a service, ceremony or ritual that is responsive to the wishes of my clients.

Gordon Smith

Based in Arbroath (approx 94 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Regardless of the life event you wish to mark or celebrate, whether happy or sad, attended by many or private, my training and experience allows me to create and conduct a truly unique ceremony. Each one being created with you, for you, to ensure a genuinely personal service.

Pamela Dicks

Based in Gourdon (approx 109 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I work between Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire (Banchory and Stonehaven) Montrose and surrounding areas.

I have lived and worked in the North East of Scotland for nearly 30 years.  Family, people and animals have always been central to both my life and work.  I currently work in the NHS in children’s research and facilitating a youth patient advocacy group. I have been writing and conducting funeral and memorial services since the beginning of 2022.

Kirsty Williams

Based in Elgin (approx 111 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

I became an celebrant in May 2016, deciding to follow this vocation after being widowed in 2015. Kindness and compassion to others has always been my priority when working with people.

Fiona Beeley

Based in Stonehaven (approx 115 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

Located in the North East of Scotland , I cover Aberdeenshire and Angus. I am also happy to conduct ceremonies in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.

With a background in pastoral care and training as an Interfaith Minister, my ethos is fully inclusive embracing many cultures, identities and belief systems. The ceremonies that I create have you and your loved ones at heart.

Lynda Smith

Based in Stonehaven (approx 114 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

Based in Stonehaven I create heartfelt and memorable ceremonies for every occasion across Scotland and beyond - I travel across Scotland and the UK in my trusty motorhome

I’m Lynda Smith, an Independent Scottish Celebrant and my business name is Ellay’s
Angel. Based in the beautiful coastal town of Stonehaven, I’m dedicated to creating heartfelt and memorable ceremonies for every occasion across
Scotland and beyond, serving a diverse range of UK and international families.

Rachel Henderson

Based in Jedburgh (approx 114 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Other Ceremonies

WEDDINGS/HANDFASTINGS: Scotland and Northern England FUNERALS: Scottish Borders and E Lothian NAMINGS: Scotland and Northern England PET MEMORIALS: Scottish Borders and E Lothian

Our lives are full of entrances, exits, celebrations and pauses!

My name is Rachel and my passion is people; understanding them, supporting them, hearing what is said (and often not said) and then creating informal, relaxed and heartfelt ceremonies.

Nicola Johnston

Based in Inverurie (approx 117 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

Based in the North East of Scotland, and willing to travel if required

I am an independent Funeral Celebrant.

My aim is to help you create and celebrate your loved ones life with a bespoke ceremony.

I am the voice on the day to tell your loved ones story.

“Everyone has a story to be told, no matter if they are with us for a brief time or a lifetime”

Anne Wels

Based in Aberdeen (approx 122 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Other Ceremonies

My name is Anne Wels and I’d be delighted to be your celebrant and help you tailor a service to fit your needs for one of the most important moments in your life and it will come straight from the heart.

Laura Gordon

Based in Moray (approx 122 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials | Weddings | Legal Marriages | Other Ceremonies

I mainly officiate ceremonies in Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, although I am willing to travel and can conduct ceremonies in all areas of Scotland.

My name is Laura Gordon and with over 11 years experience as a Celebrant and over 21 years experience in the funeral profession I understand and appreciate the need for families, couples and individuals to be offered more choice in arranging personal and tailor-made ceremonies to mark the major events and celebrations in their lives.

John McRuvie

Based in Aberdeen (approx 121 miles from argyll and bute)

Funerals and Memorials

My name is John McRuvie and I am a bespoke Funeral Celebrant. My background over the past thirty years has been public speaking . I also feel that my background fits in well with my undertaking that a Funeral Celebrant requires to be a compassionate, caring and listening individual who is also a highly experienced professional communicator.

Ronnie Kain

Based in Ellon, Aberdeenshire (approx 131 miles from argyll and bute)

Naming Ceremonies | Funerals and Memorials

Based in the North East of Scotland, I specialise in delivering funeral services when you have lost a loved one and Naming Ceremonies when you have a new child in your family.

Every service and ceremony I compile and deliver, is very much tailored towards your wishes and while they are generally non religious, recognition of belief can be included.

By discussing what kind of service or ceremony you want, I ensure each one is specific.  My funeral services are specifically person centred and focus on the life of you loved one, while my Naming Ceremonies are very much based around your hopes for and promises to the new child in your family.