Your Choice Ceremonies - Independent Celebrant - Heather Bartsch

13/08/2025

I can't change what has happened but I can help you say goodbye 🧡

If you would like to find out more about how you can celebrate the life of your loved one with a unique and personal ceremony, please get in touch 🧡

06/08/2025

Here I am back at the wonderful Valley Norfolk for Marie & Alex's amazing wedding ceremony 🧡

Picture ethereal, bohemian and French Provencal vibes fit for a midsummer night's dream 🧡

We had help from some beautiful little fairies and pixies 🧡

And the cutest flower and confetti pony 🧡

India and the rest of the fabulous Happy Valley team were on hand to make sure everything was in place and came together perfectly 🧡

30/06/2025

Yesterday found me at the stunning Greyfriars Hotel in Colchester, Essex for Jo and Steve's wedding. This was my first time conducting a ceremony at this amazing venue. I absolutely loved the Art Deco styling and the former chapel, where the ceremony was held looked exquisite 🧡

Thank you Hannah, Lovejoy and the Team - you were fabulous! 🧡

Jo and Steve had a relaxed, emotional and fun day, surrounded by the most important people in their lives. We had a ring blessing where the guests took it in turns to warm the rings with their love and blessings, making a silent wish for the happy couple's future 🧡

It was great to work with the incredibly talented and super cool Taz of again. Can't wait to see the results 🧡

06/06/2025

Just a little reminder to yourself 🧡

25/04/2025

25/04/2025

By choosing an Independent Celebrant for your loved one’s funeral or memorial service, you gain someone who will:

🧡create a unique celebration reflecting your loved one’s life and character
🧡include religious or spiritual elements or create a completely nonreligious service to suit you
🧡spend time getting to know you and your loved one
🧡suggest ideas to ensure that the celebration of their life is special and personal
🧡liaise with your chosen funeral director to ensure the service is exactly as you wish

Please get in touch, if you would like to find out more about how I can help you give your loved one a meaningful farewell 🧡

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14/04/2025

What do Celebrants do? 🧡

The fantabulous Deborah Page from sums it up perfectly with her definition of Celebrancy 🧡

Thanks, Debs 🧡✨

05/04/2025

I am delighted to be one of the Celebrant Directory's Featured Celebrants this week 🧡

Thank you, Team 🧡

03/04/2025

26/03/2025

Taking part in a photo shoot is a fantastic way to show you different styles and settings ideas for your special day 🧡

It also gives suppliers a chance to show off their skills 🧡

And boy, did we have some amazingly talented suppliers working together for this styled shoot at ! 🧡

Here are just a small selection of the results 🧡

I was thrilled to be part of this event and to meet everyone. Thank you, Siobhan of for organising such an epic day 🧡

The Dream Team 🧡

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20/03/2025

This week, I attended an absolutely fascinating event! 🧡

Preparing for the Unexpected: Conversations on Life and Legacy with Nigel Hughes, Matthew Hutton DL and Bill Thompson was introduced by Rachel Sloane. The event was held in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice 🧡

The evening started with Nigel telling us about his latest book and why he decided to write and publish it. The book is called ‘Cancer Patience: Hope and healing through nature (ISBN 9781068628702)’. It is a warts and all, incredibly intimate account of Nigel’s experience in dealing with a cancer diagnosis. As a huge advocate of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that the natural world can offer, Nigel took charge of his own treatment plan alongside his medical team and used nature to help guide his journey. The book ends with an extremely helpful 5-step toolbox and all proceeds are going to charity. 🧡

Following Nigel, we heard from Matthew. His book ‘Your Last Gift: Getting your affairs in order (ISBN 9780955954573)’, His book includes practical, step-by-step resources aimed at helping you prepare for life's one certainty. The downloadable forms cover an extensive checklist, the whereabouts of important documents, people to contact, a list of possessions and things to know about your home. This incredibly useful book encourages realism not morbidity and should be seen as part of living life to the full. 🧡

Before the final Q&A and discussion, Bill explained the role of Compassionate Companions and the ReSPECT form (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment). Compassionate Companions are a free NHS service available to all patients registered with GPs across Ipswich and East Suffolk. Trained volunteers are dedicated to enabling end-of-life conversations and preparation through volunteer-driven support, ensuring individuals and their families understand the choices available, with the time, compassion and dignity we all deserve.