Behind every ceremony I create is a belief in kindness, connection, inclusion and the importance of feeling truly seen and valued. Discover a little about the experiences, values and beliefs that guide my work as a celebrant.
A Little About Me
I’ve always been curious about people, the experiences that shape them, and the many different ways we find meaning, belonging and connection in our lives. Growing up in South Africa with a Cornish father and Scottish mother, I was surrounded by different cultures, traditions and perspectives, which sparked an early interest in people and their stories.
I’ve now called Scotland home for more than half my life and live beside the beautiful East Lothian coast. You’ll often find me walking beside the river at dawn, dipping in the sea with friends, or exploring the local coastline. Time spent outdoors helps me feel grounded, inspired and connected to what matters most.
Before becoming a celebrant, I spent more than thirty years supporting children and families as a volunteer, parent, nursery practitioner and primary teacher. Much of that time was spent working with children with additional support needs and their families, helping them feel included, supported and able to participate fully in school life. Those years taught me the importance of listening carefully, understanding different perspectives and recognising what makes each person unique.
Those experiences, together with a love of meaningful conversations, creative writing and meeting people from all walks of life, eventually led me to celebrancy: a role that brings together everything I value about creativity, compassion and supporting people through life’s important milestones.
What Guides My Work
My life and career have taught me something I still believe today: everyone deserves to feel welcomed, valued and accepted for who they are.
I’ve experienced the power of ceremony through both joy and loss, from creating a deeply personal wedding ceremony with my husband more than twenty-five years ago to finding comfort after the sudden loss of my brother. Those experiences showed me that ceremonies are about more than marking an occasion. They bring people together to celebrate, remember and honour the people and relationships that matter most.
People often describe me as calm, caring and creative. One of the things I enjoy most as a celebrant is discovering what matters most to those I work with and reflecting that through a ceremony that’s personal, meaningful and uniquely theirs.
My outlook is spiritually rooted and inspired by kindness, compassion, connection and respect. At the same time, I recognise that people find meaning in many different ways. Whether your beliefs are shaped by spirituality, faith, nature, family, community or simply the people you love, I’ll create a ceremony that feels right for you.
Working Together
I’m often asked what it’s like to work with me. Rather than explain it, I wrote this poem to capture the spirit of the journey we’ll take together.
Being a celebrant isn’t all about me,
It’s really about you, and us, and we.
You’ll tell me your ideas, wishes and dreams,
We’ll work together to uncover the themes
that sit at the heart of your unique story,
of love, laughter, courage, hope and glory.
As you open a new chapter, and we stand together,
we’ll create an occasion you’ll treasure forever.
Being a celebrant is all about you,
it’s really about letting your love shine through.
Creating a ceremony is always a partnership. You bring your memories, ideas, wishes and hopes for the future. I bring experience, structure, creativity and guidance.
Together, we’ll create something that feels authentic, meaningful and true to you.
Kind Words
Although the ceremonies I create are wonderfully varied, the feedback people share often highlights the same things: feeling listened to, supported, understood and cared for throughout the process.
“You delivered an amazing ceremony for us Fleur. We are so grateful and we are glad we made the choice to work with you on our big day.”
Greig – Wedding Blessing, The Cruin, Loch Lomond
“Fleur is professional, respectful, gentle and kind and a wonderful listener which allowed the creation of the perfect send off for my mum… Working with Fleur was easy, just what you need during these times of grief.”
Doreen – Funeral
“I was devastated, but Fleur was so patient… she asked leading questions about my father and even had us laughing with some of the memories that we were sharing… Fleur was committed to the family from beginning to end.”
Tracy – Funeral
“Fleur is truly wonderful at what she does. She manages to balance professionalism with warmth and humanity in a way that feels effortless… she really took the time to get a sense of who he was – as a person.”
Paul – Funeral
I’m always grateful when people take the time to share their experience. If you wish, you can read more reviews on my Google Reviews page.
If you feel we might be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you.