Ceremonies

Life celebrations

A milestone birthday, a retirement or a life worth celebrating. A story led gathering that puts the person at the heart of the occasion.

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The same couple sixty years later, smiling with a bouquet and their anniversary card
A smiling bride and groom on their wedding day, in black and white
The same couple on their wedding day and at their diamond wedding anniversary, sixty years later.

A life full of stories

Some occasions deserve more than a toast. A life celebration brings together the stories, relationships and moments that make someone who they are. I listen first, so the ceremony feels personal rather than a list of achievements.

Together we create a gathering that fits the person and the occasion. There can be laughter, music, memories and words from those closest to them. It can look back with affection and look forward to what comes next.

60 years together

A diamond wedding anniversary is a whole life shared. The photograph moves between their wedding day and sixty years on, and you can drag it yourself.

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Moments worth marking

A life celebration can recognise a particular milestone or simply bring people together to celebrate someone they love.

  • More than a number. I help bring together the stories and people that make this chapter meaningful, with a ceremony shaped around the person rather than their age.

    Three older friends seated together with a birthday cake
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The process

How it works

From our first chat to the day itself.

over a cup of tea
Amanda Slader smiling in a soft coat beside a wall of golden lights

The person at the centre

More than a toast

I help turn a collection of memories into a ceremony with a clear thread. Contributions, music and readings can come together without making the occasion feel formal or scripted for everyone involved.

  • Listen to their story
  • Invite personal memories
  • Find the right tone
  • Bring the gathering together

The everyday stories often say the most about a life.

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Good to know

Life celebration questions

Here, it's a personal ceremony marking a milestone or celebrating someone while they're here. If you're remembering someone who has died, I can help with a funeral or memorial too.

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