Wedding Ceremonies

“Thanks so much for putting together the most beautiful ceremony
for our wedding day..so many people said it was the nicest they
had seen.
We really appreciated all the support you have given us over the
last couple of years and know it wouldn’t have gone as smoothly
without you.”

Rebecca and Theo

“Thank you so much for making our day so special and for writing such beautiful words for us. It has been such an awe-inspiring process and thanks so much for guiding us through it. With love and hugs”

Lisa

“The ceremony was absolutely perfect and so many people commented on it. Somebody told me it was the best funeral they had ever been to.   Thanks again for all your guidance and support. It came at a much needed time.”

Jo & Rose

“We want to say a “BIG THANK YOU” again. We had an amazing day! You are a star!”

Swen & Nicholas

It was such a lovely day, and we had a lot of positive feedback about the ceremony.  We were so happy with everything – it was so special, just exactly as we had hoped it would be.  Thank you for all your sensitivity, kindness and hard work!

Phillipa & Chris 

Your engagement in our wedding surpassed duty and any expectations. You went above and beyond, from helping with planning specifics on the day to easing family relationships. Your kind but no ‘bull’ approach was just perfect and we cherish all the times you stepped in to make your mark. You helped make our ceremony the most beautiful and memorable and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We look forward to your presence throughout our future life events.

Mike & Cat

We could not have picked a better person to officiate our wedding ceremony.  Jill created a wonderful, happy and relaxed atmosphere that was perfect for our small, intimate setting.

In the months before our wedding, we spent many visits with Jill preparing for the ceremony… that added such a personal touch to our special day. This was evident as Jill’s words were about us and what we had been through together as a couple, with nothing generic or impersonal.

Everyone who attended our special day also commented on what a wonderful and moving job Jill did.

Thank you again Jill for helping make our wedding day the most amazing and memorable day of our lives.

Elsa & Tom

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Baby Naming Ceremonies

“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

“Jill helped develop, manage and successfully deliver not one but two naming ceremonies for us and our boys. On both occasions she took the time to get to know us as a family, our values, hopes and desires for the celebration. In addition she challenged us as parents to think about how we wanted to raise our children; the values we wanted to encourage in them and the type of family unit we hoped to become. This prompting was invaluable and encouraged my partner and I to discuss in detail how we wanted to bring up our children and the support we were committing to give them. Both ceremonies were successful and well received by all of our guests. Despite being together for nearly 20 years, we have yet to ‘tie the knot’ and won’t have anyone but Jill conduct the ceremony for us. We feel like she knows us so well now, she’s the only person we’d want to conduct the next key event in our lives.”

Rachel and Dominic

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Funerals & Memorial Ceremonies

“I am writing to thank you for the guidance you provided before, during and after my brother’s funeral service in London.

Including your excellent opening words there were I think nine speakers who covered different parts of his life; some were funny, some difficult and many of his successes were explored during those talks. You provided the foundation for the friends and family to conduct large parts of the ceremony, which although unusual, it was actually perfect. During the following wake which went on into the evening, his friends and family were able to talk about by brother furnished with the knowledge they had collected from the service. There was a powerful atmosphere of love and laughter as further stories of his life were exchanged. One man approached me and said he wished his father’s ceremony had followed the same pattern of the day. He was considering the idea of a memorial service in order, in his words ‘to get it right’.

Again, I offer my thanks to you. The ceremony, whilst very deeply upsetting and emotional, has already helped me to come to terms with the loss of my brother; a man I deeply loved, respected and cherished. Thank you.”

Mike 

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“Many thanks again for all your hard and thoughtful work in producing a meaningful and warm funeral ceremony for Ursula. As you know, the family and also the friends greatly appreciated the occasion, and you handled the potentially difficult parts very well indeed. Thank  you.”

Ellen

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“I really appreciated all the thought and sensitivity you put in and my Dad definitely had a good send off with a lot of thanks to you.”

 Francesca

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“I first met Jill in 2010, when she put together and conducted a celebration of my Dad’s life.  I was instantly impressed by her caring and patient style, and that she had a wonderful ability to take good care to get things right at a sensitive and difficult time, whilst still ensuring that the service was fully completed in time for the funeral date.  This helped ensure that this part of an emotional and difficult day went smoothly and without worry.

In 2015 Jill also oversaw my stepmother’s funeral, and again worked sensitively and pragmatically against a deadline to create a memorable, moving and varied service that covered all of my stepmother’s life.  The talent she demonstrated to bring together a number of very different elements into a coherent ceremony, and to compress everything that needed to be said into a seamlessly flowing set of readings and memories, was remarkable.

 I would not hesitate to recommend Jill for any humanist event.”

Julian Cooper 

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John Welch

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“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

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“My mother was very happy to meet with Jill to discuss her funeral, originally some two years before her death. Jill was able to listen to stories of her past, which meant that the eulogy was perfect; so personal and special. Mum told Jill the crematorium she wanted, and even details such as charities, flowers etc. Jill advised on a number of aspects and went out of her way to add ideas to the mix. Her attention to detail was exceptional. She even dressed to suit the atmosphere mum wanted to create and put together huge bunches of herbs to lay on the coffin! At all times Jill was sympathetic, respectful and caring at what is always a difficult time. The ceremony was wonderful and I had so many people comment on how, although sad, the humanist ceremony had made them happy to appreciate my mother’s unique life and personality. I will always be grateful to Jill.”

Seana Brennan

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“Thank you for your help, kindness and professionalism on that very difficult day.”

Rose

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“I would like to compliment you for the brilliant way you have conducted the ceremony for Jo. It was just perfect.”

Luca 

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“Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you conducted today for my dear friend. It was flawless, personable and the emphasis was just spot on.”

Donatella 

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“Thank you so much for today… nothing short of wonderful.”

Alan

“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