My name is Jill Satin and I have been an accredited Humanist Celebrant for nineteen years. In that time I have had the pleasure of conducting over 900 weddings, funerals and baby namings in the UK and abroad.

Every ceremony I write and conduct is individually tailored from start to finish.  It is extremely important to me that each ceremony is honest, warm and accurate to the individuals and families I work with. Every person is unique: namings, weddings, and funerals should reflect that uniqueness.

I will give your ceremony the care and attention it deserves. The work and dedication I put into each ceremony is evident in the feedback I get from my clients.

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“Jill Satin is a very special humanist celebrant.

When our sister died unexpectedly in London, we here in the States were overwhelmed in so many ways. How to arrange a funeral from across the ocean, especially during a pandemic, for our sister who lived and now, died, so far away?

We thank our lucky stars that we were directed to Jill. She made the impossible possible. She lovingly put in hours talking with family and friends from all over the globe, listening to stories, and reading up on our sister. She thoughtfully put together a service that presented a true and feeling portrait of our sister, which helped lay her to rest in a way that was healing for those present and those of us who watched from far away. This is an exceptional person. We cannot recommend Jill highly enough.“

– Family of Roberta Tamar Karet  2020

“Thank you so much for making David’s funeral such a special
affair. I could not have done it any of it without you….we all felt
guided, but not controlled and you enabled us to be deeply
personal in our tributes. Plus you gave us so much of your time. I
really can’t thank you enough.”

– Jenny, Sam Mathew and Sally

“It was everything that we hoped for. The naming ceremony was
spot on and you said everything we had wanted extremely
eloquently.”

-Sophie, Tim and daughters

My work as a Humanist Celebrant is central to who I am. I believe that we all need to make the most of the one life we have as resourceful, self-reliant and constructive human beings. As a Humanist I believe that in my everyday life I should conduct myself with honesty, generosity and truth. I am someone who has been fortunate to enjoy a well-travelled and enormously interesting and diverse life. This philosophy and experience is reflected in the ceremonies I conduct.

“Jill Satin is a Humanist Celebrant who I have recommended to many people who are organizing a funeral or memorial.  She has handled every situation with extraordinary sensitivity and has also visited people at the end of their lives to discuss what they would like when they die.   One of these people had lost her speech due to her illness. Jill handled this difficult case with such care and understanding.   On every occasion, after Jill has left, the person is calm and confident that they will get what they would like at their funeral or memorial.

She spends an enormous amount of time researching all the facts and stories of  peoples’ lives to capture the spirit of the person to ensure a ceremony which leaves family and friends satisfied and a with a sense of closure.

Jill is smart, thorough and very stylish.   She handles the running order of the funeral or memorial with skill and will deal with the Funeral Directors and undertaking firms where there is a funeral involved.   This is a difficult time for many people and Jill will guide with care and sensitivity and humour when appropriate.”

-Caroline MacDonald

The ability to wear many different hats; to be an interesting and vibrant storyteller or a sensitive and reflective speaker makes for a good Celebrant. Before writing a wedding, funeral or naming, I conduct in-depth interviews and research and then write the bespoke script that the occasion deserves.

“Jill was a fantastic Celebrant for both our children’s naming ceremonies. She combined professionalism with warmth, humour and love and made these special days ones to remember and cherish forever.”  Becky & William

I have a gift for empathy, understanding and reaching people. My background and life experiences enable me to interact effectively and effortlessly with a very wide and diverse group of people. I have been told many times that I have both wisdom and strength which I use to motivate and fully understand others’ life stories.

I hope you will consider me for your ceremony.

Please see my testimonials page, or contact me if you would like more information.