James Terry - Civil Celebrant

James Terry - Civil Celebrant Based in Huddersfield, specialising in heartfelt ceremonies. Member of the Association of Independent Celebrants since 2022. NOCN Accreditation/ Qualified.
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Runner-Up in the 2024 AOIC Celebrant Awards for the category 'Outstanding Funeral Celebrant'. I am a passionate and dedicated Independent Civil Celebrant based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire - but this need not be a restriction to where I can practice celebrancy. I work very closely with the individuals and families to create bespoke, beautiful and memorable ceremonies to be cherished forevermore

. I am a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants, a professional body who strive for excellence. Before I trained in civil celebrancy, I had an established and successful teaching career as a secondary Religious Studies teacher as I graduated with a degree in Theology & Education from BG University College in Lincoln. I taught Religious Studies and Philosophy & Ethics for many years, teaching up to A-Level and spent some time as a Head of Department in a local school in Calderdale. In more recent years I have thrived and enjoyed working as a supply teacher in and around Huddersfield, continuing to positively contribute to the growth of young people. This is something I continue to do alongside my work as a Celebrant. My teaching career has brought many honed skills and a whole host of experience to my role as a Celebrant. I am charismatic, approachable and I have you at the very heart of all I do. Some of you might recognise me from driving local bus services in and around the Huddersfield area - I also hold a full bus PSV licence. I am a dynamic character, who will help you create the ceremony of your dreams or one that is incredibly fitting for the occasion in hand. Don't hesitate to get in touch! I would love to talk to you about what you want to achieve. Your day, your way! There is no other way!

This afternoon saw a standing only chapel at Park Wood. Hailing from Pudsey, but spending the last 30 plus years living ...
03/07/2025

This afternoon saw a standing only chapel at Park Wood.

Hailing from Pudsey, but spending the last 30 plus years living in Queensbury.

Being a father and a grandad was special indeed.

It was Bryan Adam's- 'Everything I do' that saw the start of his relationship with his wife to be. Their first date took them to the cinema to watch 'Robin Hood- Prince of Thieves'. A marriage of love, a union that was meant to be.

Thank you to Sylvia, our Funeral Director and the team supporting from H Bates. Always a privilege to work alongside them all.



*Huddersfield Crematorium*With a standing room only chapel, we said farewell to a man who was one of life's true charact...
03/07/2025

*Huddersfield Crematorium*

With a standing room only chapel, we said farewell to a man who was one of life's true characters.

The best wood machinst in Yorkshire, who didn't think twice about helping his wife on the dairy farm she used to run in Lepton. A farmer's hubby! 💕

A husband, dad and grandad like no other. Not to forget being every one of his siblings favourite brother.

An 'Only Fools and Horses' fan- our opening music and our reading reflected this perfectly.

Thank you to Kayleigh Ingham, our Funeral Director and to Debbie, Graham and the supporting team from Deborah Ingham Funeral Service for everything they have done over the last few weeks.




*Shay Grange Crematorium*Today we gathered to say goodbye to man who centred around his family. A man who had a great se...
01/07/2025

*Shay Grange Crematorium*

Today we gathered to say goodbye to man who centred around his family. A man who had a great sense of humour and was loved by all who knew him.

Thank you to Merv and the team from Springhead.

This afternoon we gathered to say farewell to a cherished wife, mum and mormor (she was too young to be a nanna!) Beauti...
27/06/2025

This afternoon we gathered to say farewell to a cherished wife, mum and mormor (she was too young to be a nanna!)

Beautiful words from her two daughters, followed by a photo tribute.

Gone but absolutely never forgotten.

Thank you to Caroline and the team from Springhead.

*Huddersfield Crematorium*A truly special man- his partner & friends did him proud. He was loved by family, by friends a...
26/06/2025

*Huddersfield Crematorium*
A truly special man- his partner & friends did him proud. He was loved by family, by friends and all whose life he touched.
Thank you to Kathy, our FD.

*W Lever Private Chapel*An incredibly hard goodbye to a much-loved brother, dad and friend this morning. 42 is no age. A...
26/06/2025

*W Lever Private Chapel*

An incredibly hard goodbye to a much-loved brother, dad and friend this morning. 42 is no age.
Andy's Man Club motto was recited as a gentle reminder to us all, 'It's okay to talk'.

Thank you to Tom Roo, our FD and the team from W Lever for their unwavering compassion throughout.

Today, we said goodbye to a true original - Uncle P. Just like the words of Frank Sinatra’s song, “My Way" - he did life...
25/06/2025

Today, we said goodbye to a true original - Uncle P.

Just like the words of Frank Sinatra’s song, “My Way" - he did life his way.

He wasn’t just an uncle by blood, he was everybody’s Uncle P. The one who always had a story, a laugh, a helping hand, or a cheeky smile or eye roll to share.

We celebrated a life lived fully, boldly, and unapologetically himself.

Rest now, Uncle P.

You did it your way - and your family wouldn't have wanted it any other way. 💙

Thank you to Caroline, our FD and the team supporting from Springhead.

Eyes down! Dibbers and dabbers at the ready! Today we shared a full house of memories for a cherished wife, mum and nan....
24/06/2025

Eyes down! Dibbers and dabbers at the ready!

Today we shared a full house of memories for a cherished wife, mum and nan. A bingo queen too!

Beautiful words from the family made it truly special.

Thank you to our Funeral Director, John Sidlow and the team from Hammerton's for conducting the service with grace and compassion.


*Queensbury Cemetery*Today with close family only, we conducted an interment of ashes for a gentleman and his daughter- ...
23/06/2025

*Queensbury Cemetery*

Today with close family only, we conducted an interment of ashes for a gentleman and his daughter- together forever. 💙🩷.

Thank you to granddaughter and daughter Harmony for leading the way with arrangements and to Tarquin and Matthew - our team from Bradford Council.

*Shay Grange Crematorium*Today we said goodbye to a much-loved wife, mum and nan. She was truly special.Thank you to Nic...
20/06/2025

*Shay Grange Crematorium*
Today we said goodbye to a much-loved wife, mum and nan. She was truly special.
Thank you to Nicola and the team from
W Lever for their care throughout.

A ying to his wife's yang! We celebrated a man who worked hard, was a brilliant family man and who shared in a long and...
19/06/2025

A ying to his wife's yang! We celebrated a man who worked hard, was a brilliant family man and who shared in a long and happy marriage of 57 years. They were joined at the hip.

What beautiful flowers? Colour on a sunny 🌞 day for him.

Thank you to Steve, our Funeral Director and the team from Emotions Funeral Service for ensuring everything went without a hitch.



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Crosland Hill Road
Huddersfield
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