The Why...
I passionately believe in making a positive change and want my contributions to make REAL change to communities and charities in Scotland by working with like minded people who share this same belief.
As The Scottish Celebrant I celebrate ALL PEOPLE, and helping Scotland as a society. Whether you were born in Scotland or have come to Scotland, my belief is that all people should be welcomed and celebrated as one of our own, and through conducting ceremonies, I believe that my work can help to CHANGE THE LIVES of others.
I believe that all people should have the freedom of choice, the ability to express themselves, to be heard and to be understood. This is reflected through my ceremonies by promoting my beliefs and values, and by delivering the HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE, ensuring my customers have a bespoke ceremony tailored to them as individuals.
Through my core values of EQUALITY, INTEGRITY AND COMPASSION; and having a shared passion for Scotlands past, present and future, I want to give back to Scotland as a society by helping preserve the past, protecting the present and by investing in the future of Scotland and working towards the greater good for all in Scotland.
Preserve the Past
Donations and memberships to organisations such as Historic Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, actively increasing awareness on such areas of importance with multiple ceremonies being held in or on these locations. My ceremonies have the choice of including Scottish rituals, whilst also being open to other inclusions of cultural significance, whether that be linguistic or symbolic, to ensure that ceremonies are both culturally relevant and inclusive to all.
Protect the Present
One tree will be planted for every single ceremony conducted. Not only is this be a physical way of marking a milestone or life event, but will directly improve Scotland’s environment. Environmental focusses such as Scottish wildlife campaigns, and the promoting of eco-funerals will be undertaken by celebrants. Socially conscious initiatives will be addressed by actively participating in helping homelessness, food banks, and mental health and wellbeing awareness to assist those in need of immediate help.
Invest in the Future
We will focus on the future of Scotland. Our primary focus will be children, and by partnering with children's charities, we can truly make a difference to the future of Scotland. Over and above this we will tackle funeral poverty by waiving any celebrant funeral fee for those in financial distress and will never charge a fee when conducting a funeral for a child (under 18)
My Mission...
My Values...
- Equality: To ensure that my actions should always be inclusive to others, and that my decisions are based on fairness and respect, always treating other people as equals
- Integrity: I will deliver exceptional service to all, offering support and guidance, and in doing so, I will always do the right thing, striving to make a positive impact on my local communities and country.
- Compassion: I embody empathy and compassion towards others and this will be reflected in the words of my ceremonies, and in my actions towards others
- Scottishness: I celebrate our country, its rich heritage, current opportunities and future potential: ensuring that all people choosing to have their ceremony in Scotland are welcomed and embraced as one