Ceremonies for life & loss
Ceremonies for Life
Life is full of turning points—some joyful, some challenging—all deserving of recognition. Ceremonies of Life offer a meaningful way to honour these transitions, with rituals that reflect your unique journey and values.
Honoring life's transitions
Nature-inspired, personalised ceremonies
Every story matters
Whether you're welcoming a child, marking a new phase in life, or navigating endings like separation or illness, ceremony and ritual offer a meaningful way to honour these moments. From joyful beginnings to challenging changes, I create personalised ceremonies that provide space for reflection, healing, and celebration—either privately or with your loved ones.
My ceremonies are deeply rooted in nature and the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, where I love to work outdoors in beautiful, meaningful locations. Whether it’s a beach, forest, or your own home, I help you find the perfect setting to match your story. I also offer guidance and support to those further afield who wish to create and hold their own rituals without my physical presence.
As an Interfaith Minister, I work with people of all beliefs (or none), always tailoring each ceremony to your unique needs. From naming ceremonies and blended families, to fertility, parenthood, coming of age, retirement, and more—I offer empathy, symbolism, and personalised touches to help you feel seen, supported, and celebrated at every stage of life.
Ceremonies for Loss - Specialised in Ashes
As an interfaith minister, I am privileged to provide you with compassionate support during times of loss. I offer ceremonies for most life events, but not funerals. The empathy that is so essential for all my work means I feel the raw grief immediately after death very very deeply which means I don’t feel able to hold space the way family and friends need it, at a crematorium or graveside.
As I closed the door to one set of ceremonies for loss, another one opened though, when I realised I had a calling to support individuals and families a bit further down the line of their journey of loss and saying goodbye.
Dealing with ashes usually happens some time after the loss, when both professional support and support from family and friends is less easy to find. A final act of letting go can be hard and overwhelming though and that’s where I am offering my help! Whether it’s holding space for families who are deliberating what to do with ashes, supporting with rituals for scattering or internment of ashes, or scattering ashes in Scotland for those who are unable to fulfill the wishes of their loved ones themselves, it’s a privilege to minister to those often overlooked needs.
Conducting an Ashes Ceremony with Family & Friends Attending
Scattering Ashes in the Scottish Highlands on Your Behalf
Scattering ashes can be an emotional and overwhelming experience to plan. I offer personalised, nature-based ceremonies in the Scottish Highlands, guiding you through locations, legalities, and ritual elements. On the day, I hold a compassionate space so you and your loved ones can focus on remembrance and farewell without worry.
If you or your family are unable to travel, I can scatter ashes in the Scottish Highlands on your behalf with deep respect and care. Whether it's a coastal, woodland, mountain, or lochside setting, I help choose a meaningful location and conduct a ceremony that honours your loved one’s memory with dignity and grace.
Creating an Ashes Ceremony You Can Deliver Yourself
If you'd prefer a private farewell or are scattering ashes in another part of the UK or abroad, I can help you craft a personal, heartfelt ceremony. Together we’ll shape the flow, words, rituals, and practical steps, so that you feel fully supported in creating a meaningful and authentic experience.
Support with difficult discussions and decisions about ashes
Sometimes families face uncertainty or disagreement about what should happen with a loved one’s ashes. I offer gentle, experienced facilitation—through email, voice, or video calls—to help you explore options, resolve conflicts, and find a path that feels right and respectful for everyone involved.
