James Amos - Celebrant

Name: James Amos - Celebrant
Address: Pontypridd, GB
Telephone: +447960800767
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James Amos - Celebrant

Hello! I'm a Civil Celebrant based in South Wales but able to travel nationally and internationally.
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About me

While the ceremony is all about you, or your loved one, it is important that you feel confident in your choice of person to lead your very special ceremony. I’m James and I'm originally from Yorkshire, though now live in Pontypridd with my family. As well as working as a Civil Celebrant I am a therapist, working in a practice in Barry. I can also be heard frequently on radio stations acr

oss the UK, including BBC Radio Wales, broadcasting 'Traffic and Travel' news. Before becoming a celebrant I worked as a teacher of Drama and English in schools in England and Wales. I will use the skills I have gained in my time as a therapist, broadcaster and teacher to work with you to create and present a unique ceremony which reflects the life of your loved one.

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About my training

I trained with Civil Ceremonies Ltd., rated as an Ofsted Outstanding training provider and gained the NOCN Level Three Diploma (Equivalent to an A-Level) in Funeral Celebrancy and a second in Couples and Naming Ceremonies. This means that:

I have achieved the UK’s highest possible qualification in Celebrancy

I have been rigorously assessed for my skill and suitability as a Celebrant

I am able to create and deliver an appropriate and unique ceremony with sensitivity and empathy - making sure that your ceremony is perfect for you. You can have every confidence in my ability to create and deliver the ceremony you are arranging

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Why Choose a Civil Ceremony? Every ceremony that I create is exactly as you want it to be. I will work closely with you to create the perfect ceremony to celebrate your love, your child or your loved one. Each ceremony is tailored to you, there is no copy and paste, or one size fits all. As we work together I will help and guide you so together, we can create the ceremony that you want. Whatever ceremony wea re putting together I will take time to get to know you, or your loved one, to be able to create the ceremony your way. The ceremony may include readings, music, poetry and photographs. Religious or spiritual elements, such as prayers and hymns, can be included, or the ceremony can be entirely non-religious.

14/11/2023

A few weeks ago, I was asked by the team at Caerphilly Funeral Services to pop in and have a chat about being a Civil Celebrant. Over the next few weeks, I'll share some of the videos that we recorded together.

12/11/2023

We will remember them.

A lovely display by our local school Maesybryn Primary School.

21/10/2023

29/09/2023

A wonderful week at Cranfield University teaching on the Civil Ceremonies Ltd, Funeral Celebrant course. Hard work, but a great week!

19/09/2023

I just had an email from the Association of Independent Celebrants informing me that I'd been nominated! Absolutely chuffed to bits!!

To me, being a celebrant is not just a 'job'; it's a privileged and honoured position- to work with families and couples at some of the hardest, and some of the happiest times in their lives.

Thank you for putting your trust in me.

Thank you!!!

16/09/2023

So… I have a cat…. And it’s not unknown that my cat does sometimes try and ‘help’ when writing a ceremony… I didn’t realise he was actually a poet…

15/09/2023

Beautiful venue on a beautiful day!! Congratulations to Sandra and Andy on your wedding day!

15/09/2023

Very excited to be leading a ceremony today at the beautiful New House Hotel Cardiff for the first time!

I'll capture some of the stunning views across Cardiff from the marquee before the ceremony.

It truly is a beautiful venue for a wonderful wedding!

15/09/2023

We are delighted to be holding the fourth AOIC Celebrant Awards in October 2023. Fill out the form to nominate a remarkable celebrant today!

14/09/2023

I am a proud member of the Association of Independent Celebrants.

As an organisation, they are leading the way in modern celebrancy.

As a celebrant, they offer me support to be the best celebrant that I can be, making sure that my knowledge remains up to date and that I can offer the best service to you possible.

For you, they can offer peace of mind - I am insured through them, hold a DBS check, and they are my governing body - so any complaints or praise can be sent to them, and they hold all their members to the highest standard of safe, ethical practice.

One of the ways they do this is to highlight outstanding practice in the field of celebrancy. So every year, they hold a period of recognition for celebrants, the AOIC Awards - recognising outstanding practice in the field of modern celebrancy.

If we have worked together over this past year (since August last year), and you would like to let other people know, then you can put forward a nomination using the link below. It is a quick, simple form and it would mean the world.

Nominations close on Friday this week.

Thank you

We are delighted to be holding the fourth AOIC Celebrant Awards in October 2023. Fill out the form to nominate a remarkable celebrant today!

13/09/2023

Last Saturday, I had the honour of leading a beautiful wedding ceremony at The Angel Hotel in Cardiff. Despite the closure of the M4, meaning a delayed start, and the heat, it was a wonderful celebration of true love.
The couple chose a simple, elegant, autumnal theme, that was echoed in the cake... and I loved the cake toppers!

13/09/2023

Well.. what a busy summer it's been!

I've been privileged to work with so many families on some of the happiest and hardest times of their lives.

To everyone I've worked with thank you for putting your faith in me!

21/08/2023

Nominations are now open for the Celebrant Awards 2023!

AOIC Celebrant Awards 2023 ✨ Nominations are OPEN!

We are so excited to be holding the fourth AOIC Celebrant Awards to celebrate the amazing work our members are doing.

Nominations are open until Friday 15th September, with the winners and runners up to be announced at our Awards Dinner following the Conference on Saturday 14th October.

Each will receive a certificate and promotional badge, with a trophy awarded to the winner from each category.

Anyone can nominate - fellow celebrants, families and couples, funeral directors, wedding suppliers - anyone who wants to recognise the work of a remarkable celebrant✨

So if you know an AOIC celebrant who really deserves this award, please do take 2 minutes to complete the nomination form here: https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-celebrant-awards/

28/07/2023

I had the privilige today of leading the ceremony for Amanda, Kerrie and Matthew at Merthyr Town FC! A wonderful celebration of love for three very special people!

Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!

20/07/2023

I was fortunate enough this week to meet with a lovely couple whose wedding I’m leading next year at the beautiful Canada Lodge and Lake. It’s going to be wonderful!

12/07/2023

An honour to lead a ceremony for a very well loved man this morning at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium. It’s such a beautiful, peaceful place… even with the dramatic clouds today… and a lovely family of ducks with some new ducklings on the pond!

08/07/2023

What a wonderful day celebrating the wedding of two very special people - Peter and Louise at The Towers Hotel & Spa in Swansea!

It always makes me smile when two people celebrate their love surrounded by family and friends.

Peter loves his car (a GTR) and so we finished the wedding ceremony with some words of advice….

Marriage is like
a GTR
Oil it well
and you'll go far
But if your road is bumpy
and full of tension
You'll wear down the tires
and break the suspension.

Clean your headlamps each night
don't leave a mark
So when you suffer hard times
you can still see in through dark

Use as your fuel
love from the soul
Then you'll be harmonious
in dual control

But if you fill your tank
with disagreement and panic
sooner or later
you'll need a mechanic!

07/07/2023

What do you think? Would you have McDonalds cater your wedding?!

18/06/2023

♥️

19/05/2023

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It doesn’t take much.

Please reach out to someone who may need you today. 🧡Charlie Mackesy

13/05/2023

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11/04/2023

After Christmas and Easter the struggle to fit back into the suit is real... how many did you eat?!

10/04/2023

Always a good reminder this Easter time!

09/04/2023

Hello!

I know I’ve been very quite online over the past few months, but- I’ve been so fortunate to be busy working with wonderful families to celebrate the lives of some of those whom they love so much; working with people to plan their big day to celebrate their love with their family and friends; and working with families to celebrate some of their happiest ocassions!

Thank you all for your continued support, it’s such an honour to be able to work with the very special people that I do!

For now, whether you are of faith, or have none, are with family or spending time alone, I hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend-

Pasg Hapus xx

Happy Easter xx

19/03/2023

Thinking of you this Mother's Day.

18/03/2023

My wonderfully talented colleague DMG Ceremonies shared this and I love it! I just had to share!!

21/02/2023

It can often be a difficult decision as to what you'd like to happen with the remains of your loved one after the funeral ceremony... It's something I have thought about myself when my time comes... I think this is something I'll give serious consideration to!

Celebrate life with a final journey to the edge of space—Scatter ashes in space for a unique funeral with the UK's leading space burial experts Aura Flights.

14/02/2023

♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️

14/02/2023

Happy St. Valentines Day!

On this most romantic of days, have you thought about celebrating your love? As a Civil Celebrant, I can lead...

Your perfect wedding ceremony: It is your ceremony, your way - telling your story and sharing your love with friends and family - those people who mean most to you in the world... but did you know that I can also lead a...

Renewal of Vows Ceremony: A wonderful way to celebrate your love and reaffirm the promises you made when you got married!

Commitment Ceremony: No legal requirements - just a wonderful way to celebrate your love and commitment to each other!

Family Blending Ceremony: To celebrate two families coming together as one!

Each ceremony is exactly the way you would like it to be, there's nothing we have to do, and nothing we can't do (within reason!)

Send me a message and we can have a chat!

10/02/2023

A well written easy to read piece written by my colleague True Promise Ceremonies - Sophie Easton, Celebrant

Sophie Easton from the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) gives us the latest and outlines 5 things you need to know about Wedding Law Reform.

01/02/2023

Talk about them and keep talking about them 🙂

28/01/2023

Sending my condolences to the First Minister and his family today.

Clare Drakeford, the wife of Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly.

27/01/2023

What will your guests throw at your wedding?!
Well, if you're thinking confetti, you might want to think again... my latest blog explains why....

That iconic shot of the happy couple being covered in confetti has been repeated for years and years. It's one of those 'must-have' photos on your wedding day... and quite right too! The challenge is, that now we are becoming more aware of the world around us we know the damage that some of the thin...

25/01/2023

Who was St. Dwynwen? Want to learn some romantic phrases in Welsh? Want to plan your perfect wedding? Read on...

15/01/2023

When I’m talking with couples, we often discuss the differences between a celebrant wedding and a registrar. The AOIC have put together this useful blog to explain 🙂

If you're planning a wedding, you may be wondering whether to book a celebrant or registrar for your ceremony. Here are the key differences.

12/01/2023

When people find out that I’m a celebrant, and that part of the work that I do is to lead funerals, many automatically assume that it’s miserable work….

It’s usually the exact opposite!

While it’s never easy for the families I work with to say goodbye to someone they love, actually we usually spend a lot of time laughing and smiling as they remember all the wonderful things about their loved one and plan a celebration of life that’s personal for them!

While I’ve not (yet) had a flash mob at a ceremony I’ve lead, we’ve had all kinds of things happen to remember and celebrate special people!

Have you thought about what you would like at your funeral to make it really personal for you?

I always think I’d like a flash mob choir at mine!

James x

Sandie Wood, 65, died of tongue cancer in September, and she planned her funeral with some surprises.

03/01/2023

What a brilliant idea! So much fun, such a great surprise for the guests and some wonderful photo opportunities!!

Want to do something different from the norm for your wedding ceremony? Why not give me a call or drop me a line and we can have a chat?

It's all about celebrating your love in your own special way - your day your way!

Address

Pontypridd

Telephone

+447960800767

Website

www.southwalescelebrant.co.uk

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What a wonderful day celebrating the wedding of two very special people - Peter and Louise at The Towers Hotel & Spa in Swansea! It always makes me smile when two people celebrate their love surrounded by family and friends. Peter loves his car (a GTR) and so we finished the wedding ceremony with some words of advice…. Marriage is like a GTR Oil it well and you'll go far But if your road is bumpy and full of tension You'll wear down the tires and break the suspension. Clean your headlamps each night don't leave a mark So when you suffer hard times you can still see in through dark Use as your fuel love from the soul Then you'll be harmonious in dual control But if you fill your tank with disagreement and panic sooner or later you'll need a mechanic!