You may be here because you’ve lost someone you love –
or you want to plan your own ceremony. Either way you are not alone.
Through relaxed, unhurried conversations, I create ceremonies that capture who someone truly was — the small details, the big moments, and the sparkle that made them unique — so their story is told beautifully and authentically.
Every life deserves to be remembered with warmth and care.
If you’re arranging a funeral or a celebration of life, you might be wondering where to start — or how to make it feel right. I’m here to help. I take the time to really listen, getting to know the person behind the name, so together we can create a ceremony that feels genuine, warm, and truly personal.
Whether the tone is simple and down-to-earth, gently humorous, quietly reflective, or a blend of it all, there’s no single “right way”. Every life is different, and every farewell should be too.
Some families choose a more traditional funeral, while others prefer a celebration of life held separately — for example, following a direct cremation. However and whenever you choose to gather, I’ll help you create something that feels perfect for the one you have lost.
You might also be here because you’re planning ahead for your own farewell. If so, we can have a relaxed chat and put something in place that tells your story your way, whenever the time comes. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift to leave your family.
If you’d like to talk things through, just get in touch — I’m always happy to have a chat.
If a traditional, one-size-fits-all funeral led by a vicar doesn’t feel right, a celebrant may be exactly what you’re looking for.
I create and lead personalised ceremonies that reflect real lives and real people. My work mainly focuses on funerals, celebrations of life, ashes scatterings, and interments — each one shaped around what matters most to you.
Ceremonies can be completely non-religious, or they can include meaningful elements that reflect personal or religious beliefs. There’s no set script and no “usual way” — just what feels right for you and your loved one.
I don’t simply write the tribute. I create and lead the whole ceremony, bringing together readings, music, moments of reflection, stories, and any special memorable elements you want. You’re very welcome to write the tribute yourself, ask for help finding the words, or leave it with me — whatever feels most comfortable.
And with a background in education, I’m also able to support neurodivergent needs, both when we meet and on the day itself, helping everyone feel at ease.
I am an independent celebrant not a ‘Humanist’.
That means you have complete freedom: your service may be without any reference to religion, or it can have special or spiritual elements that reflect your culture and heritage. I will adapt to what is right for you.
It can be in a traditional funeral location or somewhere else that is special to them or to you. Ask if you want ideas.
(A humanist celebrant has to follow the Humanist Society code for funerals. A vicar or other religious person has to follow their particular service or rituals.)
I have a rich experience having delivered over 200 funerals and celebrations of life and leading and supporting others through traumatic and difficult times. I am a member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and trained by one of the first independent celebrants in the country – Terri Negus. I provide fully bespoke funeral and celebration of life services. See my Who am I page for more information
I am a funeral celebrant in South Yorkshire; I live in a village a few miles south of the city of Doncaster, but can easily reach wider areas:
I am also happy to discuss travelling further if you want my services. (I’m afraid I have to make a mileage charge when I go above 20 miles from home.)
“Beka was amazing; she hit the tone of the service perfectly, her words were put together perfectly and were very fitting for dad’s funeral. ”
“We were fortunate enough to have Beka as the celebrant at my mum’s funeral. The service she gave was just right. It was as though she knew mum. The story she told was not only articulate, but Beka managed to weave a little bit of magic into mum’s tribute too.”
“Beka was the best person to be celebrant at my father’s funeral. She spent time getting to know my dad and was able to listen and understand our family. She was compassionate, interested, professional and has a great sense of humour. She made all the hard parts easy.”
Direct cremation solves a significant financial burden for families. Not to be sniffed at when so many other costs are soaring, and families are struggling now more than ever. There are other reasons why you
Burial or cremation? Do you want to be planted into the earth or cremated into the wind and spread wherever you desire? This was a debate dad and I had in his last seven weeks
