FUNERALS
“Your innate love, service and kindenss are palpable.” – Dr L.S., OBE
Specialisms
Top Drawer Traditional, Multi-Faith, International, Buddhist,
Spiritual, Any Quirky Ideas You Have
Affiliations
Institute of Professional Celebrants, Spiritual Director of Tarastone Retreat Centre,
Prison Chaplain, Tibetan Buddhist happy in any spiritual system or none.
OPEN-HEARTED CEREMONIES FOR ALL LIFE’S RITES OF PASSAGE
Hi, I’m Tanya.
As we get to know each other in our preliminary meetings, you’ll find me supportive, present and a good listener. I’m a pro at drawing out your story even if you don’t know where to begin. You will feel seen and heard, and I will be on hand throughout with words of encouragement.
You will feel like your ceremony is being conducted by your warmest friend. I speak the Queen’s English as well as Portuguese and a smattering of other languages, having lived in a number of countries and travelled all over the world. I will bring added warmth, class and fun in all the right places.
Please message me now for an informal chat about how you would like your ceremony, for the utmost in caring and personalised transitions.
What’s my ceremony style?
Whether you want your ceremony to be succinctly poetic or splashy prose that paints a complete picture of your world, I can set the mood and hold the space for you. I can stir hearts and find the right balance of emotion, seriousness and light. I’m equally at home with spiritual, religious or secular content and have a good understanding of different spiritual traditions.
Having grown-up in different cultures, I relate to all sorts of people and beliefs. The joy of booking an Independent Celebrant (rather than a Humanist or Religious Minister) means you can choose any content you like for your ceremony. You won’t be constrained by the limits of religion or Humanism. Independent Celebrants are the middle way. If you are broadly atheist but want to sing Jerusalem, with an Independent Celebrant, you can. If being a little spiritual represents you better, we can do that. If you want a ceremony soaked in Buddhist philosophy, verses from the Bible or the Vedas, let’s do that. Many people consider themselves non-religious these days and Independent Celebrants work well in those circumstances too.
Drawing on a variety of cultural and international experience, I am broad-minded and warm-hearted. I had a classical education, worked in the City, qualified as a chef and studied Fine Art and writing. After years of self-development and meditation, I founded a Buddhist centre (Tarastone, also a ceremony venue) that holds the sacred feminine at its core. I’m also a prison chaplain and I started a peace movement called PeaceMeal that fosters understanding between diverse people by inviting them to lunch. Well… what better way?
Whether you want a traditional service with Catholic prayers, quirky steampunk, Celtic ritual, family sand-blending, multi-cultural, multi-faith, Buddhist or atheistic, I’ve been creating ritual and ceremony for 20 years and love delivering a service that is true to your wishes and exceeds your expectations for the best day of your life.
Please message me now to set up a no-obligation chat. I hope I can help but if I’m not the right celebrant for you, I may be able to help you find the one who is. That’s the most important thing.
Book a call to discuss service and prices.
