Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is John and I am an independent funeral celebrant, based in East Lothian but able to travel to Midlothian, West Lothian, Berwickshire, the Central Belt and the City of Edinburgh to conduct funerals and memorial ceremonies for your loved ones. My aim is to provide meaningful and tailored ceremonies for each individual, ensuring that every service reflects the unique qualities and stories of those we honour. With empathy and compassion, I guide families through the preparation process, taking into account their wishes, beliefs and cultural practices to create a ceremony that feels personal and special. It's an immense privilege to support families during these sensitive times, helping to create memorable farewells that pay tribute to a loved one's life.

About me  

I have a background in professional theatre since 2009 to the present day. I have also written and published professionally performed plays. However, my original career was in journalism, working as a reporter and sub-editor and, while professional acting undoubtedly honed my storytelling and delivery skills, journalism also gave me skills relevant to my role as a celebrant. It has taken me into the homes of families going through difficult, sometimes tragic circumstances, giving me a profound understanding of different kinds of grief over the years. My wife Helen and I have been married for 30 years and we have four children, three girls and a boy, all now with children of their own. We also fostered several children over a ten-year period.