Naming and Welcoming

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.

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 ...

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.

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 a Celebrant based in the lovely village of Houston, Renfrewshire. After initially  training as a funeral celebrant, I am now able to offer other ceremonies, including legal marriages, baby naming ceremonies, adoptions, divorce ceremonies. All are totally bespoke and tailored to suit you.    

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,

Based in East Lothian and close to Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian, but also happy to travel further afield.

As we journey through life, let us pause for a while, to take in the view, to cry, laugh and smile, Let us share a ceremony that will last forever – a beautiful moment, celebrating life and love together. By Fleur I would be honoured to stand by your side at a milestone moment in your life, and to help you share your perspectives and stories with the people who matter most to you.  With my caring nature and calm professionalism, I can support you to plan your personalised ceremony, and using my poetic and storytelling approach I will create a beautiful, unique ceremony that ...

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.

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.

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.

I am based in Clackmannanshire, right in the middle of Scotland, so I am well placed to travel all over the country.

“beautiful words for special days” Whether you are looking for a wedding ceremony that is just the way you want it to be, a meaningful renewal of vows, a beautiful welcome for your new baby, or a heartfelt celebration for the life of a lost loved one, I will take all the time it needs to work with you to create the words and meaning that are right for you.

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, your wedding blessing, elopement or 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. www.gaynorhoggceremonies.com

I mainly work in the Penicuik and Edinburgh areas but I am open to discussing working further afield.

My job is to plan and carry out special Ceremonies. Your Ceremony should be a story, but not just any story…. yours!

I'm based in Edinburgh and happy to travel anywhere in Scotland

I’m Chris Booth and I offer unique, co-created, personal, and participatory ceremonies for weddings, funerals, baby namings and life transitions of all sorts. I am a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and I look forward to working with you whatever your background or spiritual beliefs — if any. All my work has an emphasis on sustainability and connection with the natural world. I believe in the power of community and the earth to support and nourish us with love on our journeys through life.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

I am based in Loanhead, Midlothian and work across the greater Edinburgh area and beyond. I am happy to travel to your perfect ceremony location, and to conduct ceremonies outdoors.

Hello! I’m Emily and at Heart of Yew Ceremonies I create bespoke ceremonies for people who feel a spiritual connection with nature. My aim is to collaborate with you to create a deeply meaningful, heartfelt, and inclusive ceremony for you and your family or community. I can integrate respect, compassion, and love for nature as a humanist celebrant would do, and I can also include blessings, prayers, music, symbols, and references to deity from any faith or cultural tradition if you wish. I can also create an interfaith ceremony with nature and the cycle of the seasons at its heart. ...

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.

My ethos is  based on creativity and equality – embracing many cultures, identities and belief systems.  I love getting to know the people at the heart of each ceremony , building relationships and then creating a personalised ceremony that holds meaning unique to the people involved.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scotland Wide Thank you for visiting my profile! As a dedicated independent celebrant, I am passionate about creating unique and personalised ceremonies that reflect the values and wishes of each individual or family I work with. Whether you are planning a wedding, a commitment ceremony, a farewell service for a loved one, or celebrating a new life with a naming ceremony, I am here to help you through every step of the journey. With extensive experience and a heartfelt approach, I understand that these moments are significant and deserve to be treated with utmost care and respect. I take pride in my ...

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.

Love is at the heart of all the ceremonies I create with you. 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 ...

My name is Rich, I’m based in North East Fife and am happy to travel all over Scotland and beyond. In addition to being a celebrant, I’m also a multi-instrumental musician and can provide musical accompaniment for your ceremony.

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.

Central belt and Argyll & Bute but will travel further if necessary.

I am based in Argyll & Bute, Helensburgh is my closest town.  I have taken ceremony in Argyll & Bute, Paisley, Glasgow , Stirling, Dundee and happy to travel. I am from Co Armagh and so have an Irish accent, so if you don’t like an Irish accent I’m not your celebrant! I take ceremony because I enjoy it. I am a professional actor and find taking ceremony much more rewarding than any performance.  I have never had a family that were not utterly delighted with the ceremonial process. We meet as strangers we leave as friends. I am sensitive, patient ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.