Funeral Celebrant in Greater Manchester
Hello, I am Matt, a funeral celebrant from Greater Manchester (even though it should be still Lancashire), but that conversation is for another time. I am able to cover Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester and West Yorkshire, but also further afield when requested to do so. After 9 years in education, I made the jump to become a celebrant and have loved every single minute of it, never looking back. I am proud to have trained with the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants to be a member.
Teaching gave me an unrivalled disposition when it comes to meeting new people and helping them. A caring and compassionate industry that lends itself so well to the life of a celebrant. When I lost a very close friend, I was asked to perform the eulogy. I surprised myself at how comfortable I felt at the lectern and the enormous pride I had in being able to deliver it for him. Having ‘performed’ in the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall and other major venues, to the smallest settings, I am experienced in a plethora of different events. During the copious amount of funerals I have attended in my life, I always felt something was missing. We said goodbye to our loved one, but the ceremony wasn’t ‘them’. I wished at every stage that the event was more of a celebration of life. This is what I strive to provide in my ceremonies.
My aim is to make sure you have the opportunity to say goodbye to your loved one, cherishing their memory, whilst being able to reflect and celebrate their life. A funeral doesn’t have to be a sad occasion, and after meeting you, I help create a loving and respectful ceremony which encompasses all of the stories and fond times of your loved one.
From the very first phone call, through our meetings and subsequent conversations, until the final day and beyond, I am here to support you. We will work together through stories, readings, poetry and music to tell the story of your loved one and honour their life in a celebration that they deserve.
A celebration of life that you enjoy. I use the word ‘enjoy’ deliberately. I enjoy celebrating people's lives and you should too. To be able to smile and laugh at their stories and tales, it should be a celebration! I have always worked with people, from a plethora of walks of life. People who are at different stages in their own personal journeys and in contrasting roles, who have all shared one common theme with myself. That I am easy to communicate with and bond over the subject. To share passions and problems together in a professional and caring manner.
Working in a flexible, organised and diligent way, to deliver for you a memorable celebration of the life of your friend or family member. Together we will look back over their life with warmth and happiness. I will be listening to every detail to ensure I have a picture and an understanding of who your loved one was and what made them unique. SERVICES OFFERED Funerals. Ceremony Script Writing, Naming Ceremonies, Wedding Ceremonies, Civil Partnership Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows Ceremonies, AREAS I COVERED Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
