The backstory
My auntie Nellie’s funeral was a disappointment. They called her Helen. I didn’t even know that was her name. Her tribute was lacklustre. She never was. She deserved better. Some years later, after another bad funeral, I realised that I had to be the change I wanted to see in the world.
In 2010 I bought the domain Final Fling and started innovating. In 2012 I launched the world’s first platform for end of life planning. It won national awards and ran for a decade.
Over those years I trained to be a funeral celebrant, a wedding celebrant, a funeral director. I wanted to have more influence and impact at the time of need to offer others agency and control over big life milestones.
I founded the Scottish Humanist charity, A Quiet Revolution. I trained a network of diverse celebrants to co-create and lead ceremonies. We aim to help change the world… one act of human kindness at a time.
My passion projects evolved into something bigger than me. I’ve now handed over the reins to my Quiet Revolutionaries. I conduct only a few select ceremonies myself as I explore new territories in life. Wandering… wondering.
As a Humanist celebrant, I help create and conduct ceremonies to mark important life milestones.
I bring a basket of professional skills, qualifications and experience to the party - communication, consulting, event management, counselling and coaching.