Funeral Services

Tributes and Memorials: Honouring loved ones with a Compassionate Farewell

Nicholas Fisher officiating a funeral service at The Park Crematorium Plymouth UK

Your final goodbye holds a significance, unlike any other.

Firstly, if you’re reading this following the passing of a loved one, I’m truly sorry for your loss and sincerely hope you, and everyone affected, are managing okay at this unfortunate time.

Losing a loved one is always incredibly tough, and making decisions about the funeral can be overwhelming. The big question is: what kind of funeral do you want to have?

Every family is unique, and funeral preferences can vary widely. Factors like religious and cultural traditions, cost, personal preferences, or the deceased’s wishes all play a part. While many in the UK still choose a traditional religious service, more people are finding that a Civil Funeral ceremony fits their needs better. Civil Funerals give you the freedom to decide exactly what will and won't happen, respecting your wishes completely. This way, we can honour your loved one’s life in a way that feels right and comforting during this difficult time. I'll work closely with you to make sure everything is just as you envision.

Glynn Valley Crematorium Bodmin Cornwall Nicholas Fisher Celebrant

A celebration of life and death.

My commitment to you: 'It will serve as a precious occasion for expressing sorrow, bidding farewell, expressing gratitude, and honouring life'. It will be a tribute that reflects your beliefs and the wishes of the departed.

As a full-time professional Civil Celebrant, together we’ll create a ceremony that truly reflects your loved one's life. A Civil Funeral can include any religious elements you wish or none at all, and we can personalise it with music and readings that hold special meaning. Whether you choose cremation or burial, a Civil Funeral can be held at a location that suits you. I'm also available to help with the scattering of ashes or to plan and lead a memorial service following a Direct Cremation. Let's work together to create a fitting tribute that honours your loved one.

Allow me the privilege and honour of undertaking this final duty for your loved one. I will visit your home, or a location of your choosing, to speak with family members and understand your sentiments. Subsequently, a heartfelt and bespoke funeral ceremony or memorial service will be meticulously crafted.

For more information on Funerals, please visit the blog pages here or contact me to arrange a convenient time for us to talk. As a professionally trained Funeral Celebrant, you can book my services directly without needing to go through a Funeral Director.

  • A | Granddaughter of Deceased | Plymouth

    “As someone who works in the funeral profession, I knew who I could trust entirely to take the service for my dear Nan, Nick was nothing but professional, supportive and kind. Nick made a hard day so beautiful and really touched many hearts. I received so many kind words about Nick, and how beautiful the service was. Nick was so caring and very comforting during the private cremation and made that last journey so much easier for us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much Nick. ❤️”

  • A | Sister of Deceased | Plymouth

    "Just want to say a huge thank you from myself and my family for the fantastic service you gave for Adrian.
    Everyone who came to the service and the “party” afterwards had nothing but praise for you and many said they would like nothing  more than you to perform a ceremony for their own funerals 👍🏽🌟.Praise indeed .👏🏼👏🏼."

  • J | Son of Deceased | Plymouth

    “Nick wrote and delivered a eulogy for my Dad, and I couldn’t have imagined a better service. It had to be right for Dad - funny, touching and respectful and Nick delivered it beautifully. His kindness and warmth in this sad and important moment is something our family will cherish for a long time to come. Thank you Nick.”

  • C | Son of Deceased | Plymouth

    “From myself and the family, I would like to say a massive thank you for the service you performed for my dear dad yesterday….. 
    You said some very lovely things and I know people loved  hearing about dad’s life that he had whilst growing up and through all his years. It was like you had known him for most of his life, the way you spoke about him, like you were a friend. Thank you very much.”

  • S | Daughter of Deceased | Plymouth

    “Hi Nick. Just want to say a massive thank you again for your beautiful and perfect part at Dad’s funeral. You did us all very proud. Could not have asked for more. Everyone who I spoke to was also thankful and you captured every part of him. Thanks again xx”

  • L | Wife of Deceased | Plymouth

    “How lucky were we to have Nick as our celebrant to commemorate the life of our beloved Steve. Nick was kind, caring and his words beautifully captured what we wanted to say. His respectfulness and compassion were so much appreciated. A truly amazing man who I will be forever grateful to have met at a difficult time which he made easier to bear.”

  • G | Son of Deceased | Plymouth

    “Thank you for leading the Service for our Dads funeral. We were so pleased with your overall approach, including our initial conversation and going through what you were going to say. You put into gentle words the feelings we had for Dad and put over what a wonderful man he was. Several people commented on how it sounded like you really knew him and that was down to the conversations we had. One person (I’m not sure who) even took your details. You led the whole service beautifully and I’m sure you were working closely with the Funeral Director and it was all seamless. Thanks again for what you’ve done for us and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you in the future.”

  • K | Niece of Deceased | Saltash, Cornwall

    “Having lost my Grandad back in September, we firstly met Nick when he came to organise the Funeral. From the moment he came to meet the family, we felt such warmth from Nick. I was asked to do a reading and Nick was kind enough to proof read them before and stand by my side throughout the reading on the day. Shortly after my Grandads Funeral we lost my Aunt. There was no doubt in any of our minds who we wanted to conduct her Funeral too.

    Nick, you’ve been a comfort to us all. Your professionalism and dedication from the moment we met you has been unmeasurable. Thank you for everything.”

  • M | Son of Deceased | Plymouth

    “I just wanted to say thank you again from myself, my mum and brother for the service you gave for dad yesterday, everyone I spoke to during the wake said the same thing, that the way you delivered the ceremony was brilliant, so respectful and it gave my dad the perfect send off. Dad never made himself the centre of attention but I am glad that yesterday was all about him.”

  • K | Daughter of Deceased | Liskeard

    “You really did give dad the perfect send off, there were lots of compliments for you on the day with more still flooding in! I can’t thank you enough for putting up with the endless edits, through no fault of your own, putting up with me and for helping us get through it all. I’m truly grateful for all your time and sensitivity, you are deeply respected.”

  • A | Friend of Deceased | Yealmpton

    “Hi Nick. We would all like to pass on our huge thanks to you for the most wonderful way you helped making Maureen’s Funeral such a wonderful send off for her.  From your first visit, to your fact finding, right through to final delivery on the day, your manner and help and support has been just wonderful. You simply made all the stress of making it all happen go away. You are clearly thriving in your change in vocation. ☺ Again, a massive thank you from us all.”

  • W | Wife of Deceased | Plymouth

    “Thank you so much for all you did for Taff’s funeral.
    Your kindness and care has been such a reassurance to me. Wishing you good health and happiness.”

  • S | Daughter of Deceased | Gloucester

    “Nick was the Celebrant for my father's funeral. Navigating the process of organising a funeral is a difficult and emotional one and Nick was the perfect person to support and guide me. He is warm, professional and knowledgable. Working together, we came up with a service for my father that was truly fitting, but also a service that the guests really wanted to comment on, from how lovely it was, to how Nick delivered the service - his tone and poise captured the mood perfectly. I would highly recommend Nick.”

  • R | Daughter of Deceased | Saltash, Cornwall

    “Nick made the whole experience of mums funeral , a celebration of life, with kindness respect and love.

    He showed compassion throughout our first meeting together and put us at ease. I highly recommend Nick as a celebrant to all. A massive thank you Nick for making an extremely difficult time so much easier to cope with”

  • R | Wife of Deceased | Plymouth

    “I want to thank you so much for the wonderful Service you put together for Tonys Farewell.   It could have been tragic, sorrowful, but you made it peaceful and pleasant. I’m sure Tony would have admired your professionalism, also your help and kindness to his family. You had lots of compliments from the Guests about the lovely Service. So thank you once again x”

  • A | Son of Deceased | Plymouth

    “I would just like to say a very big thank you for your order of service at dad's funeral last Friday. Both you and Vikki the Funeral Director looked after us so well on this very emotional day, much appreciated by all of us there. It didn't feel like a funeral but more like a celebration and tribute to my dad's life. I loved that, we all loved that....

    You and Vikki gave so much comfort, especially to my mum, that makes you a true credit to your profession.  Your words about my dad were so well thought out and were the ultimate tribute to him. I thank you so much 🙏 🙏 I will always be eternally grateful to you.”

  • J | Daughter of Deceased | Plymouth

    “I wanted to say a big thank you for the services you delivered for both mums, and then dads funeral shortly after. I’ve just been to another funeral and realised how wonderful your eulogy was in comparison to others; you have a great talent and made our funeral personal and a great celebration. Thank you so much.”

  • L | Daughter of Deceased | Plymouth

    “Nick was the celebrant at my dad’s funeral. He was so compassionate, respectful and kind the whole way through for what was obviously a very sad, emotional time for me and my family.

    I want to thank him for his wonderful eulogy, perfect, and the lovely closing remarks at the end of the ceremony… it was really special. I highly recommend Nick, Thank you so much.”

“A moment lasts for seconds, but the memories last a lifetime”