About me

Hello, I'm Bill.

I was born and brought up in Southampton.

I went to University in Leeds where I

lived and worked before moving to Worcester in 1990.

I've been married to Rachel for over forty years and we have three married children

and eight grandchildren.

I enjoy playing golf

(I'm a member and past Seniors Captain of Puckrup Hall Golf Club),

I love family history and am the proud owner of a classic 1989

BMW K100 RS SE motorbike which I've owned for decades

and have ridden all over the place  (though it's currently in bits!).



I've had many years experience of public speaking and have a

reputation for being a gifted story-teller.

As a Celebrant I have the great privilege of putting this to good use,

whether it's telling the Life Story of a loved one who has died

or telling the Love Story of a couple who are

getting married or renewing their vows.

Whilst the funeral ceremony is all about your loved one, it is important that you feel confident

in your choice of person to lead this very special ceremony.

I trained with Civil Ceremonies Ltd - their training has been graded by Ofsted as outstanding and has a reputation for being professional and thorough. 


I have successfully completed and passed the National Qualification -

NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy (RQF).


This means that:

  • I have achieved the highest possible qualification in Funeral Celebrancy in the UK.
  • I have been rigorously assessed for my skill and suitability as a Funeral Celebrant.
  • I am able to create and deliver an appropriate and unique funeral ceremony with sensitivity and empathy.
  • You can have every confidence in me to create and deliver the funeral you are arranging.

I am a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants and have adopted the Funeral Celebrant Accord. This means that:

  • I follow a strict set of guidelines to ensure that I offer you the best service.
  • I am fully insured.
  • I have access to a wide range of resources to help create the perfect ceremony for you.
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