I'm Susy—celebrant, storyteller, sea-dog wrangler, and champion of love in all its glorious, messy forms.
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I create personal, heartfelt ceremonies to honour life’s endings and transitions—funerals, celebrations of life, burials, cremations, and advanced wishes. If it matters to you, it matters to me. I’ll help you find the words that feel right, and together we’ll build something beautiful, honest and unforgettable.
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I’m based on Scotland’s secret coast in Argyll, but my work takes me all over Scotland from the Dumfries to Dundee, Glencoe to Glen Etive. I’ve stood at the front of crematoria in Glasgow and Edinburgh, inside stately homes in Perthshire and the Scottish Borders, on windblown beaches in the Highlands and the Fife coast, telling stories of love and loss. I’ve celebrated lives with tales of chicken dinners and daft nicknames and late-night phone calls, with tears and giggles and the odd snort of laughter that would have made the deceased proud.
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I live with my husband Iain, our two golden retrievers (Willow and Dougal—always muddy, usually wet), and a bootload of wellies. When I’m not at my desk or up to my knees in ceremony prep, I’m off sailing the west coast on our boat, Mishka—chasing the wind, dodging midges, and pretending I know what all the ropes are for.
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As well as being a Humanist Society Scotland funeral celebrant, I'm a lifelong writer—of novels, poems, and the kind of ceremony scripts that make people laugh through their tears. I won my first writing competition at the age of ten and proudly walked away with a box of Cadbury’s chocolate as my prize. Since then, my career has been a joyful jumble of the unexpected—from training rocket scientists in the former Soviet Union to milking goats on a French mountainside—all of which have taught me that stories matter, people are fascinating, and there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’.
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So if you’re looking for a funeral celebrant who’ll take the time to get to know you, write with warmth and wit, and stand beside you on a day that really counts—get in touch. I'd love to hear from you.
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Bring your big ideas. Bring your brilliant chaos. I’ll bring the tissues.
Honouring a legacy, celebrating a life
A Celebration of Life ceremony is about more than saying goodbye—it’s a joyful, heartfelt way to remember the person you loved and the unique story they shared with the world.
These ceremonies are as individual as the lives they honour, blending laughter, tears, memories, and hope.​​As a celebrant, I’m here to help you create a service that feels just right—a gathering that reflects your loved one’s spirit, passions, and the special connections they made. Whether that means sharing favourite stories, music, poems, or symbolic rituals, we’ll shape a ceremony that brings comfort, meaning, and even moments of lightness amid the grief.
​If you’re planning a Celebration of Life, I’ll guide you gently through the process, listening closely to your stories and wishes.
We’ll create a ceremony that truly reflects the person you’re remembering—whether that’s formal, informal, humorous, or quietly reflective. And yes, I'll even wear daffodil yellow if that's what works for you.
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Please get in touch if you’d like to talk more about how a Celebration of Life might look for you and your family.
Supporting Advanced Wishes
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In addition to leading ceremonies, I work closely with people who wish to prepare their advanced wishes—writing down how they want their life celebrated, what matters most to them, and who they want involved. This work is incredibly important and empowering, helping individuals to take control and give clear guidance to their loved ones. It brings peace of mind and ensures that when the time comes, their wishes are honoured with care and respect.
