ABOUT US
WHY CHOOSE US?
YOUR LIFE. YOUR STORY. YOUR WAY.
Thistle Ceremonies Trading Ltd offer bespoke ceremonies with a range of celebrants who are committed to providing you with a personal and unique experience of the ceremony of your choice.
- Baby/Toddler Namings
- Adoptee Namings
- Renewal of Vows
- Funerals
- Special Birthday Ceremonies
- Retirement Ceremonies
We are a small organisation with staff specially selected to ensure that whatever Ceremony you want, you will be supported through the entire process from meeting up (virtually or in person depending on COVID regulations and your preference), to having a script specially written for you. The script will be emailed to you beforehand to ensure that it says everything you would wish for your ceremony. On the day you will receive full support from your celebrant before, during and after the service.
We offer:
- A Ceremony tailored specifically to your wishes
- An online/telephone booking system
- A celebrant of your choice
- The knowledge that you are supporting a non profit organisation
- Any additional organisational funds will go to our charity Thistle Ceremonies SCIO providing free funerals for those in need.
OUR PROCESS
STEP 1
We meet with you to not only get to know what you require for your ceremony, but to also understand your and your loved ones story. It's also a chance for you to understand and vet us too!
STEP 2
We take your story, your love and construct it in to a script which reflects your wishes. Before providing you with the final first draft, each script is vetted by our panel to ensure quality is maintained.
STEP 3
This is a chance for you to review our work. We understand that thoughts and feelings can change over time, so it is still possible to make amendments up to 24 hours before the ceremony.
STEP 4
The ceremony. At this point we communicate your thoughts, your life and your story - your way. Whether a happy or sad occasion, the ceremony will reflect your wishes.
MEET THE THISTLE FAMILY
OUR ETHOS
Thistle Humanists embraces the attributes of kindness, tolerance and care for others and the natural world around us. Enshrined in this is a belief in the power of people to make a difference by supporting the right to choose; whether it is justice, better welfare or education for all. Humanism is a dynamic concept which seeks to further values of working with each other to make our world a better place to live in.
By promoting these values both in delivering humanist services through Thistle Ceremonies Trading Ltd and upholding these beliefs through Thistle Humanists, the two organisations are inextricably linked. In all our work, we strive to embody our values by: engaging in dialogue and debate rationally, intelligently, and with attention to evidence; and affirming the notions of freedom and progress.
Thistle Ceremonies Trading Ltd and Thistle Humanists - joint concepts where we recognise the value of the individual; provide a public service and are proponents of human worth and dignity.
PHYL WRIGHT
CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER
As well as an accomplished author and screenwriter, Phyl has enabled people to realise their own writing careers with her creative writing courses.
BILLY WARD
CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER
Based in Angus, after 37 years in Mallaig and Fort William. As a celebrant since 2016 I have found it to be enjoyable and fulfilling. Happy to travel anywhere in Scotland to conduct services.
CONSTANCE BARTLEY
CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER
Constance is a humanist Celebrant with a background in therapeutic counselling. With great insight and empathy gained from working with people, she will always deliver a first class professional ceremony.
ANNE SKELTON
CELEBRANT
I first became interested in becoming a celebrant when someone else wrote my dad’s funeral eulogy and it sounded nothing like my dad, that was the moment I knew I had a role to fulfil. And I love it!
ALEXIS MCKENZIE
CELEBRANT
I worked in financial services for 16 years but always craved something more meaningful in my life. After the sudden death of a family member, I was asked if I would write and deliver the funeral. It was at this point, I realised my calling was to become a Celebrant.
JEAN STEELE
CELEBRANT
I was a teacher and enjoyed working in a support role for over 30 years supporting families whose children have additional needs.
I’ll guide you through all the possibilities as to how to personalise and create the ceremony you have always dreamed of.
LUCY BLACK
CELEBRANT
I became a humanist celebrant back in 2017, having worked in medical and customer service led roles. I run a domestic ironing business which was established back in 2014 but my passion is definitely people!
TEGAN ELDER
CELEBRANT
My background is working with children and families. I adore spending time with my own family and friends!
It is always an honour to be asked to bring families together as it is a privilege to be part of huge milestones in people’s life and can support them to create bespoke ceremonies.
MARK WRIGHT
IT SUPPORT
Mark is there to support the Thistle family, update the website and booking systems, as well as making sure resources are available so you have your perfect day!.
Thistle Ceremonies Trading Ltd is a registered Scottish company SC685977 and a trading subsidiary of registered Scottish charity Thistle Ceremonies SCIO SC051684.
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