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Every ceremony I lead is a privilege. These are the words of the families and couples I've had the honour of working with.

4.9 on Google · 10 reviews
Leah embracing the bride after a garden wedding
Congratulations, after a summer garden wedding · Photo: Emily Fry
Leah was the perfect person to represent our family at the funeral service for our sister/mum/nan. She listened to us, she understood what we needed to be said and she presented the service amazingly. Thank you Leah.
Jayne L.Funeral ceremony · February 2026 · Facebook review
Leah officiated at my dad's funeral in November 2025. Leah was warm, kind and very organised, and it was so useful to have someone across all the things that needed doing. She was professional and always responded positively to our requests, so we could tailor the ceremony exactly as we wanted it. Leah is very easy to deal with and she made the process go smoothly.
Zoë S.Funeral ceremony · November 2025 · Google review
Leah conducted a beautiful naming ceremony for my friend's daughter. I'd highly recommend working with her and trust her completely with any celebrant service. She is such a nurturing, kind and present lady, who takes her work seriously and genuinely wants to get to know the family she is working with in order to deliver a personalised and authentic service.
Annabelle M.Naming ceremony · Google review
What a fantastic person Leah is. She came to see us about our dad's funeral. Leah was very sensitive and we had a lovely informal session discussing what we would like for our Dad's funeral. Well, she delivered a far better service than we had expected. Nothing was a problem, we had plenty of emails going back and forth as we had many more questions, that wasn't a problem and Leah also said we could call her. She helped sort all the service out and couldn't have been more helpful. As Dad was an avid steam train man, Leah found a wonderful train poem for Dad, which was amazing. She had put together a wonderful tribute to Dad that, even if you didn't know him, you did by the end. We can't thank you enough.
Barrie W.Funeral ceremony · Google review
Leah conducted the service for my Mother-in-Law, Phyllis. Leah was absolutely amazing. So professional and sincere. Adapted to changing circumstances and kept everything under control. Many other guests commented on how good Leah was. Thank you Leah from Lynn and Terry.
Lynn & TerryFuneral ceremony · Google review
Can not thank you enough for an amazing service for my brother-in-law. Everyone was also commenting on how lovely the service was. Thank you so much.
Danielle C.Funeral ceremony · Google review
Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you performed for my dearest mother Christine. We could not have wished for a better day. You were so professional in everything you did. Thank you Leah for the care and respect you showed us all. You spoke with compassion from the heart. It was a sad day but you made something so difficult become so easy with your warm personality and big bright smile. Everyone was so very pleased and we were so satisfied with the way it went. Not only the ceremony but the way you dealt with us all before and after the ceremony. A lovely lady, thank you.
AnnetteFuneral ceremony · December 2022 · Google review
Leah recently conducted the funeral ceremony for my late Mum. The whole family have been so impressed by her professionalism through the whole sad process. Taking time to learn about Mum's life and then conducting the ceremony with kindness and empathy.
Jim D.Funeral ceremony · Google review
Leah, thank you so much for the care and respect you showed us all before and at Doris's service. You are a truly compassionate person.
Susanne L.Funeral ceremony · Google review
Thank you Leah, the service was brilliant. Everybody has said so. We could not have had a better service. I'm glad I did my speech. I still cannot believe she has gone. Love James.
James G.Funeral ceremony · Google review
Leah was recommended to my parents when my sister passed away very suddenly in February this year. We were completely devastated, heartbroken and in shock. Leah spoke to me and my parents in such a caring way so that she could really get a feel of the type of person my sister was. This enabled Leah to provide a lovely celebration of life ceremony that my sister deserved and hopefully we did her proud. Leah is such a kind and comforting person with a calming voice, she really puts you at ease at a truly difficult time. Thank you so much Leah.
Nikki F.Celebration of life · 2021 · Google review
Thank you so much Leah, I knew you were the right lady to take the ceremony. It was heartfelt and professional for such a sad occasion.
LaurenFuneral ceremony · March 2021

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