Hello,

I’m Jennifer, an independent funeral celebrant based in Dorset. I create personal, memorable ceremonies filled with love, humour and sensitivity.

My ‘office’ is never closed

If you are my client I will be there for you 7 days a week.

Every life has a story worth telling. When someone you love dies, finding the right words can feel overwhelming. I help families create personal, meaningful ceremonies that honour life with warmth, authenticity, and love.

Every ceremony I create is bespoke, carefully shaped to reflect the character, values, and memories of the person being remembered. With compassion and understanding, I will guide you through each step of planning a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life.

I’m available for ceremonies across Dorset, including Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Ferndown, Christchurch, Blandford, and Dorchester.

I was inspired to become a funeral celebrant through my decision to organise and deliver my Dad’s funeral. I enjoyed making the service as personal as possible so that he was truly represented and would have enjoyed being there. Little did I know I would be congratulated by the funeral director afterwards for one of the best services he had ever attended. He offered me a job on the spot. Not the ending to my Dad’s funeral I was expecting!

I’m also a professional musician in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra where I have been a violinist for many years. Music is vey personal and I will be able to guide you to find the perfect music choices; from traditional to contemporary and everything in-between.

I’m empathetic and a good listener and communicator. I bring a wealth of experience to the ceremonies I deliver. I will work alongside you and support you wherever you need so that together we can create a truly personal tribute (celebration of life, memorial, funeral, scattering or burial) for your loved one.

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I’ll be there…

to be the voice you need.

This could be for a celebration of life, a ceremony, a service, a burial, an ashes scattering, a memorial, or a small gathering to remember a life.

My attention to detail means the ceremony will be as perfect as it can be. I trained with Civil Ceremonies and The Coffin Club and I’m fully aware of the many different ways there are to celebrate a life. I can conduct events for all denominations of religion, a mix of religions or non-religious. I deliver a professional ceremony with a smile – and if needed a hug – and that’s a promise!

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Let’s celebrate

There are so many different ways to remember someone as every life is unique. You aren’t expected to know what to do. Experience and professional guidance are invaluable at such a time and I’m here to help.

I can project manage a ceremony, funeral, burial or scattering to your bespoke wishes. A ceremony in your own garden? No problem. At the pub? Let’s ask. On a boat, in the village hall, at a hotel… there are very few limits. Legally you can do what you want as long as you conform to ‘common decency’ and have permission.

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Planning the ceremony

These days there are many choices as to how to celebrate a life, which is good as it gives you the freedom to do as you wish. However, it can also be overwhelming. Where to start? When to stop? I’ll be with you every step of the way and I can help you make the right choice.

After we’ve connected, I will meet with you to talk about the life you are remembering and celebrating. I will listen, ask questions and gather the stories to create a script. We work together to shape the kind of ceremony you want. After your final approval, we are ready.

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  • "I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you did in arranging my father’s lovely funeral service. The care, professionalism and compassion shown throughout was truly comforting during such a difficult time. The service was beautifully conducted and the photo presentation was a poignant and memorable tribute that resonated with us all."

    KD

  • "Thank you for undertaking the task for us. We could never have handled it without the professional expertise you displayed."

    RW

  • "My personal thanks for an incredibly well organised send off last week. Superbly put together and you demonstrated a number of times that nothing was too much trouble. The delivery of your script was perfect. Everything we asked for, and hoped for was delivered - we’re very grateful. I know where I’ll be headed when my time comes…. Not for a long while yet though I hope."

    RG

  • "Your warmth and friendliness shone through. For me you made what is the worst time of my life more bearable."

    BS

  • "It made what is often an upsetting and mournful event so very uplifting. Just what she would have wanted."

    RW

  • "Heartfelt thanks for all the effort and dedication you devoted to giving a fitting send off. We were so fortunate to have you as our celebrant."

    SW

  • "Your services were much appreciated by us. You did mum proud and several people commented to us after the service what a good job you did and how professional you were with a very sympathetic and caring manner."

    TJ

  • "Thank you for everything. Everyone enjoyed it. Even the children were good while you were reading which you did so well. You made it a perfect day for us and will be long remembered. Thank you for making the day so special."

    NH