Alex Collis – Humanist celebrant

Creative ceremonies that tell stories of life, love and loss

What is humanism?

Humanism is a way of thinking about the world that focuses on community, care, and well-being. It has, at its heart, values such as empathy, kindness, faith in people, and a care for the natural world around us. It’s about being aware of the consequences of your actions and doing the best you can without any expectation of reward.

What is a celebrant?

A person who performs or officiates at ceremonies. In my case, that includes weddings, namings and funerals.

Humanist ceremonies

A humanist ceremony gives you the chance to design your wedding, naming, or funeral exactly how you want it. Your day, your way. Non-traditional, personal ceremonies, filled with colour, that tell a story.

 

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  • “In a brilliant reflection of the person for whom it was written, your tribute was thoughtful, respectful, at times funny, always full of warmth and just different enough to be memorable. You certainly managed to make a dull and cold day in February much brighter and warmer for us all. We really cannot thank you enough for doing Mum so proud, and we know that she would have been just as proud of all you did to ensure that everything was so very human and Humanist.”

    S’s funeral, February 2025

  • “Thank you so much for sending this. It is lovely to be able to read it over again. The service was just how I wanted it to be, with lots of love and humour. Thank you for doing it so wonderfully and with love. I will never forget you and your kindness.”

    N’s Funeral, January 2025

  • “You did an amazing job for our dad, and I felt thoroughly supported by you. Keep doing what you do, you have an amazing gift.”

    L’s funeral, June 2024

  • “You are our celebrant star! So glad we read through your amazing script beforehand, otherwise we would have been in pieces…You captured what we are about perfectly.”

    Anne & Steve’s Wedding, September 2023

  • “I can describe Alex in so many words: professional, helpful, thoughtful, compassionate but above all so very, very kind at a time when your world has been turned upside down. She guided me along with her caring nature. I can never thank Alex enough for making a difficult day so much easier to deal with.”

    H’s funeral, April 2022

  • ”When I lost my beautiful son, I knew that I wanted his funeral to be a joyful celebration of his life. Alex gave us the perfect ceremony. Nothing was missed out. She made us laugh and cry. Days afterwards people remarked to me that they had been dreading the funeral, but in the end it had been so uplifting that they were glad they had come. Alex made what could have been a sad day wonderful and memorable.”

    W’s funeral, August 2023

  • “Alex was the celebrant for our daughter’s naming day. From the first contact by email we felt that Alex was the right fit for us. Alex is personable as well as professional. She talked us through the all options and helped us create a very personal, and special day for our family. We are so happy we chose to have a Humanist ceremony to welcome our daughter into the family.”

    Paula and Adam, Hazel’s naming ceremony, June 2023

  • “I want to thank you so much for your help; you just seemed to know exactly what we all wanted. I do not know how I would have got through it without you. All the family and friends were so happy with how it went and were so impressed with your welcome, it was just as if you had really known John. The scarf was such a thoughtful touch! I wish you well in making other people as happy as we were, it was a true celebration of a wonderful life.”

    John’s funeral, May 2023

  • “Alex took the time to hear us and delivered a service that sounded like she was part of our extended family. We felt she had ‘our backs’ on what is the most difficult of days. Everyone said how lovely the service was. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

    T’s funeral, October 2023

  • “Thank you for everything. We had a lot of compliments about Ava’s naming, and how beautiful it was. Reading through the script definitely made me a bit emotional!”

    Danni and John, Ava’s naming ceremony, March 2023

  • “Alex is just the sort of person you’d want to guide and support you through this difficult time. She has an extraordinary ability to listen which meant her introduction to my father was beautifully written and read with a warmth, gentleness and humour that was just right. It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am.”

    N’s funeral, August 2022

  • “Thank you for the warm and loving service you led for my uncle. My mum, his sister, thought you were wonderful. Her words were that you made her feel comforted and safe and that you were so warm, and the service felt unhurried. Eternally grateful.”

    D’s funeral, March 2022

  • “If you don’t want a religious ceremony to celebrate your baby then I would 100% recommend a naming ceremony - and definitely Alex to conduct this! She was amazing!! She got to know us as a family, which made the ceremony so personal.”

    Jess and Lewis, Athena’s naming ceremony, July 2023

  • “What can I say? You have written the most beautiful eulogy and there is nothing I would change. It is the story of our lives , and I am really amazed that you remembered everything.”

    B’s funeral, March 2022

  • “At a time in your life when you need support I had not expected to find it from someone I didn’t know at all. Alex came to our family’s help as we struggled to know how to celebrate and ‘deliver’ something appropriate at the end of our lovely mum’s life. We felt we were in her hands and being ‘looked after’ when we needed it most.”

    D’s funeral, March 2021

  • “Alex was easy to talk to about Dad, and she gave me time to talk too. She understood completely what I was going through and was professional, compassionate and funny. Her words made us all cry, but we also laughed too. She described him perfectly.”

    D’s funeral, April 2021

  • “We truly have been in safe hands. Alex created a safe place for us to share all aspects of our mother without judgement. We genuinely felt that Alex went above and beyond with her time and her care. She showed a wonderful insight about our mother and truly honoured her passing with a kindness and dignity that was deeply moving.”

    J’s funeral, January 2022

  • “I am so glad I chose Alex. She was a calm, gentle and supportive presence, speaking eloquently about my mum and capturing her very essence. It was a special day, surrounded by love, enabling us all to give mum the deeply memorable goodbye she deserved.”

    E’s funeral, January 2022

  • “Alex did an amazing job and I felt very reassured when handing over my special memories to her as it was as if she knew him herself when she spoke about him on the day. Had my Dad have met her I just know they’d have got on so well.”

    G’s funeral, August 2022

  • “You made the whole thing bearable and everybody loved you. Even the grandchildren kept asking why people were crying, as it seemed fun. That is exactly how our dad would have wanted it, as he was never one to be miserable. We will definitely spread the word about how good you are.”

    R’s funeral, July 2023

  • “May I please express mine and my family's gratitude for the wonderful job you did to honour S? You couldn't have made it any more personal , and he would have loved you. You made him our legend. Just about everyone there said how amazing you were and how the service was the best one they had been part of. Your ears must have been burning.”

    S’s funeral, August 2023

  • “A heartfelt thank you for the wonderful service you delivered today, your words and empathy were inspirational.”

    B’s funeral, February 2024

  • “Alex was a ray of sunshine at a dark and difficult time.”

    R’s funeral, January 2025