Direct Cremation

Direct cremation is a type of cremation service that is becoming increasingly popular in the UK and […]
May 12, 2023
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Jess is siting down with her legs crossed smiling at the camera. Behind her are lots of brightly coloured religious icon images. There is a buddha statue and a banner with Khali. She has her hands crossed and her hair is like multicoloured rainbow. She looks happy and confident

Jess May, Brighton based Celebrant

I have a vocation to Create Ceremonies that will never be put in a box to gather […]
November 15, 2022
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Brighton Communities… need a Ceremony?

Jess May’s Special Days Your very own Sparkly Human Ceremony Dream Catcher Hello Brighton! I’m Jess May […]
October 3, 2022
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: More than a pretty flag

Not just rainbows & how people incorporate it at weddings. I have lost count of the amount […]
June 5, 2022
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A Direct Cremation does not involve a funeral. This is a white piece of seeded paper with hand written words about the question 'what makes a good funeral" the person has written 'Celebratory', 'Warm', 'Reflective of the person'

Direct Cremations, what are the pros and cons?

Direct Cremations, what are the pros and cons? Direct Cremations, what are the pros and cons? Direct […]
April 28, 2023
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Wedding Day anxiety.

Do you have Wedding Day Anxiety? Pre-wedding nerves are normal. Book a Wedding Celebrant to help you […]
March 15, 2023
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Jess is smiling with Red hair and holding a folder. She is reading out one of the 5 Great Wedding Readings. in the foreground is a bride on the right side of the photo with lilac hair and a bouquet of lilac flowers. She is wearing a coronet and an off the shoulder ivory lace dress. Her Groom is to the left of the photo wearing a grey suit and a pale blue tie. Everyone is laughing. The setting is a Tudor Hall

5 Great Wedding Readings

5 Great Wedding Readings chosen by Wedding Celebrant Jess May Welcome! I thought it would be helpful […]
March 1, 2023
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Chic Queer Wedding Ceremony with The Affirming Celebrant!

Sara & Abiah’s happy marriage ceremony at The Westmill, Derby https://thewestmillvenue.com/ Queer Affirming Celebrant at a unique […]
February 21, 2023
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Children at funerals. Should we let them ?

Funerals are for children if they want them to be. IF THEY WANT TO …YES! ABSOLUTELY! DEFINITELY! […]
September 16, 2022
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LETTERS FROM ESTHER #32 Making and Breaking Wedding Traditions

Some thoughts inspired by Esther Perel’s LIVE video about wedding traditions and the way in which they […]
May 19, 2022
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