Carolyn the Master Celebrant
at Rites of Way
Kind Words from Couples and Families
I love this work with my whole heart. Being a celebrant feels like a calling, and I pour so much of myself into every ceremony. It isn’t always easy to put yourself out there, and there are moments when self‑doubt creeps in — but the words couples share afterwards are always humbling and deeply moving.
Their feedback reminds me why this work matters, why I keep showing up, and why creating meaningful, personal ceremonies is such a privilege.
I hope my weddings/ renewal of vows and celebrations of life reviews give you a real sense of who I am and whether my style feels right for your ceremony. If something here resonates, I’d love to begin shaping something warm, soulful, and meaningful together.
Celebration of Life - Let's talk ideas
Have a relaxed, upbeat personal and professionally delivered celebration of life service with my support and help to honour your loved ones and give them the send-off they deserve.
I love to be with families and friends when they celebrate the life of their loved ones. I love to hear your stories about your loved one's life, discover what we can learn from them and reflect on this in the ceremony.
A Celebration of Life takes place at the traditional crematorium, or in a place of your choosing, and can be after the cremation at a gathering of friends and family such as at a pub function room, your home, a garden for example.
We will celebrate the person’s life and achievements, hear and witness their close friends and family expressing their heartfelt gratitude and love, listen to music, readings, poetry, have prayers and blessings, often with a sprinkling of laughter and incredible stories thrown in.
Unsure? Read my reviews here.
Read my blogs here Do you need a Poem for a Funeral or Celebration of Life?
Celebrants: The Storytellers of Love and Life
What happens next?
We will meet face to face or online, depending on your preference. To stimulate your ideas, I will share some questions with you.
Families are often surprised that our meetings to plan the celebration of life are full of smiles and laughter as well as tears and sadness.
Based on what you tell me about your stories, memories, information, and preferred style, I will design a ceremony that meets your wishes, which we can then review together.
I will be guided by you as to the way in which you wish me to help you. I can also suggest ideas to make your Celebration of Life ceremony just what you want it to be.
How much will it cost?
My fee for Celebrations of Life is £260.
Don't forget my service includes a free tree from Gift a Tree. It will be planted in your name in Tiverton, Devon and a personalised certificate 🌳🌿 with a commemorative personalised certificate to commemorate it
