Louise Stevenson Celebrant

Name: Louise Stevenson Celebrant
Address: Matlock, GB
Telephone: +447891686333

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Heartfelt ceremonies crafted with love...

18/06/2024

Here's an interesting comment that was made by a family member as he reflected on the ceremony that we created for his parent.

In a word full of rich diversity, I believe we need to celebrate end of life in a way that pays tribute to the wonderful differences innate in every person.

05/06/2024

A celebration of life often takes place at a traditional venue but I can also guide you towards other possibilities such as a family home or garden, a historic building, a hotel or an outdoor natural space such as a hillside or woodland that is meaningful to you. It can take place at the same time as a burial or cremation or it might be on a different day, at a different location. The coffin of the person who has died can be present and then ‘waved off’ or you might choose for the cremation or burial to happen first.

05/06/2024

Saying goodbye to a loved one is a deeply personal and profound moment. It is a moment that should not be rushed, for it is not just a mere formality but a heartfelt celebration of the individual’s life. Each person is unique, with their own set of quirks, passions, and experiences that shaped their life’s story. Therefore, every ceremony should be a bespoke tribute, a celebration that fits the individual. It should reflect their personality, their values, and the impact they had on those around them. It allows us to laugh and cry, to feel the full spectrum of emotions that come with loss, and to share stories that keep the spirit of the departed alive in our hearts.
There is no one-size-fits all and so many possible ways to create a celebration that is unique…
Choose where you want the funeral to be; you are not restricted to a religious building or crematorium and a woodland, a hotel or your home might be more apt for your person. Share a toast with their favourite craft ale or a glass of prosecco...maybe a slice of cake made to their preferred recipe?
Let it be a time where the tapestry of their life is woven together through the shared memories and emotions of those who cherished them. Remember, in this final act of love, there is no hurry! You don’t have to have the funeral within two weeks. Try not to just opt for the standard template. Take your time, breathe, think about what sort of ceremony is right for you and your family.

13/05/2024

Very excited to be here getting ready for a funeral celebrant photoshoot with some lovely celebrants and the most wonderful Coffin Club!

28/04/2024

Details matter...choose a coffin or shroud that represents the individuality of your person. One size/shape/colour/material does not fit all and that's still true at the end of life.

There are so many options that can celebrate a life and honour the values that we hold dear. A felted shroud can wrap a loved one in thick woolen folds that can be beautifully embroidered and perfectly complement a natural burial.

A recycled wooden coffin is both sustainable and beautiful in it's simplicity, but can also lend itself to more personalised decoration that reflects the life of the person it carries.

A cardboard coffin can take centre stage literally so that friends and family can add their own farewell messages or memories as part of the celebration of life ceremony.

25/04/2024

Woo-hoo!!!
I'm now an official 'Celebrant Plus' and am very excited to continue on my journey as a funeral celebrant.

Creating farewell ceremonies that truly reflect the life that they celebrate is a wonderful calling.

I want the guests at my services, to experience a ceremony that is completely tailored to incorporate aspects of their loved one's life. I'm passionate about attention to detail - thinking about everything from transport, to the type of coffin, to things that guests can take away with them, catch phrases, music, poems that really reflected their life

- and I will always leave space for family and friends to be involved.

19/04/2024

Kind words after the funeral of a lady who truly lived life to the full and whose life was celebrated to the full x

'My sister had so many great ideas. But I would say perhaps the best was to bring in a civil celebrant to help with the planning, preparation and on the day of the funeral.
I’m sure I didn’t witness everything Louise did and her contribution to the day, but for me the highlights were...
- Helping us to challenge what is normally done in a funeral and open our eyes to doing things the way that was right for mum and the family.
- Interviewing lots of people about their memories of my mum and bringing it all together into a single eulogy that captured so many aspects of her life, highlighting the small but important (and often funny) details...in a way that wouldn't be possible with a eulogy from a single person's point of view.
- Delivering that eulogy in the church so beautifully and in a very human way. Because much as we would have liked to, none of us would have been able to hold it together to deliver it.
- Being there through every step of the day to make sure things went smoothly, a support for the family at a time when it's easy to feel disorientated.'

11/04/2024

15/02/2024

So true

19/10/2023

When you remember me…

17/10/2023

Morgan Harper Nichols captures the power of empathy so perfectly here. Holding space for those who grieve is an essential part of being a funeral celebrant and sitting with those who mourn is a privilege.

22/08/2023

It would be hard to imagine kinder or more relaxed couple than these two. They were a joy to work with and their lovely mums were not the only ones to shed a tear as they walked together up the aisle to begin their ceremony.

The walled garden at Soughton Hall was the perfect setting for their magical wedding.

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21/08/2023

All prepped and ready to go for a magical wedding at Stoughton Hall in North Wales

07/07/2023

When the bride says this...❤️

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11/05/2023

I've just returned from a funeral where I helped a family to say goodbye to a loved one taken far too soon.

It was a beautiful celebration for a talented and caring father, and I know that for the family, this is only the beginning of a long journey of pain and adjustment without him.

Then these words popped up on my computer and voiced my thoughts far more eloquently than I had been able to.

08/05/2023

Such a beautiful poem full of love: written by Leo Marks, a cryptographer who supported agents in the Second World War and given to Violette Szabo as a code cypher.

27/04/2023

Visited this lovely venue today...Haarlem Mill in Wirksworth. It has a strong industrial vibe with real authenticity that makes it a stunning location for a wedding or vow renewal ceremony.

20/04/2023

Visited this beautiful venue in Cromford today. It is the perfect location for a wedding or naming ceremony. Stunning gardens surround this restored Georgian style mansion that was originally built for the Arkwright family.
There are intimate spaces for smaller ceremonies or a large marquee available for larger gatherings.
Afternoon tea at Oakhill is also a treat that should not be missed!

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+447891686333

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http://lscelebrant.com/

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Saying goodbye to a loved one is a deeply personal and profound moment. It is a moment that should not be rushed, for it is not just a mere formality but a heartfelt celebration of the individual’s life. Each person is unique, with their own set of quirks, passions, and experiences that shaped their life’s story. Therefore, every ceremony should be a bespoke tribute, a celebration that fits the individual. It should reflect their personality, their values, and the impact they had on those around them. It allows us to laugh and cry, to feel the full spectrum of emotions that come with loss, and to share stories that keep the spirit of the departed alive in our hearts. There is no one-size-fits all and so many possible ways to create a celebration that is unique… Choose where you want the funeral to be; you are not restricted to a religious building or crematorium and a woodland, a hotel or your home might be more apt for your person. Share a toast with their favourite craft ale or a glass of prosecco...maybe a slice of cake made to their preferred recipe? Let it be a time where the tapestry of their life is woven together through the shared memories and emotions of those who cherished them. Remember, in this final act of love, there is no hurry! You don’t have to have the funeral within two weeks. Try not to just opt for the standard template. Take your time, breathe, think about what sort of ceremony is right for you and your family.

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