Gary Erskine Independent Celebrant

13/03/2024

The briefest of visits to the Isle of Bute this morning for a service for one of the islanders. Thank you for asking me!

03/03/2024

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★★★★★ "I can’t speak highly enough of Gary. He was the celebrant for my husband’s funeral and from the moment we met at my home I felt comfortable that I had chosen the right person to deliver a service that was befitting for a great man. He was caring and compassionate the whole time....

01/03/2024

Fifth and final service of the week @ Kilmarnock Cemetery. Might be the 1st of March but it's still very much winter!

Been a tough week of crematoria, parlours, town halls and cemeteries but I continue to be humbled everyday in this job.

Still one of the most rewarding career moves I've made!

29/02/2024

Troon Walker Hall, followed by committal at Troon Cemetery today. A really busy one today for a really lovely family. An absolute pleasure to lead this one.

28/02/2024

Today's stopover, Masonhill Crematorium. Although, they've closed the wee spying room we use to watch the hearse coming down the drive! What's that about!?

26/02/2024

Out on the road every day this week. Today - lovely wee service and committal at Muirkirk Cemetery. Nice wee place.

24/02/2024

★★★★★ "In January of this year, I lost my Father and his Brother (my Uncle) within 9 days of one another. Needless to say, the following month was one full of uncertainty, heartbreak, rigorous planning (as we opted for a rare joint service for my Dad and Uncle) and a to-do list a mile long...

31/12/2023

In spite of the heartbreak that families will be going through, I am always massively humbled when I get such lovely feedback from relatives who have just lost someone so close to them, yet take the time to message me.

This has been a challenging but unbelievably fulfilling job so far. It's been an honour for me lead these services: from a little life that has barely begun all the way through to a life well lived. All with their own stories.

30/11/2023

Thank you for joining my FB page. I am trained as an Independent Celebrant, initially to officiate funerals and other related ceremonies (e.g. memorials, scattering/interment ashes, and living eulogies).

After 8 years in teaching, I decided to change career paths to pursue something that I've had a huge interest in for a long time, but especially since I lost my Dad over 2 years ago.

As an Independent Celebrant, I am not affiliated to any church or humanist association. Therefore, I have the flexibility to personalise ceremonies to the specific needs and wishes of your loved one.

Please keep me in mind should you or your family/relatives/friends need a celebrant to officiate the funeral.

Have a look at my website for more information:

Every life is unique, and so should be the farewell My name is Gary Erskine and I am a fully trained, compassionate and dedicated Independent Celebrant ready to help you create a personalised ceremony for your loved one. With a background in teaching, I have developed many skills from working with c...