HELEN CHESTERMAN CELEBRANT
Funerals, Weddings and Civil Unions, Vow Renewals, Baby Namings, House Blessings
HELEN CHESTERMAN CELEBRANT
Creative Compassionate Ceremonies
Your Caring Celebrant (providing more than just words)
Hello, welcome and thank you for taking time to visit my website. I realise you have a choice; choosing a celebrant is a big decision.
I am a professionally trained celebrant, I have a Certificate in Celebrant Studies.
Born and bred in Wales I lived in NZ for 25 years, I have now returned to Swansea to care for my mum following the loss of my dad.
I have a vast experience of working with people across all ages and cultures.
I chose to become a celebrant a number of years ago after helping a close friend who needed someone to provide words of support for a ceremony during a difficult time.
Being able to help in so many ways by using skills I had gained in years of corporate world experience made me realise I had something to offer.
I’ve never looked back, I love the work and all of my clients. Being able to consult with you and guide you through a significant event is an absolute privilege.
See what my clients have said about me in the review section below.
WEDDINGS & CIVIL UNIONS
CONGRATULATIONS, you’re getting married, what an exciting time ahead. I know it can also be stressful. You probably have a long list of things to do and organise. Relax, don’t worry.
Your wedding day is probably the biggest day of your life, the day you commit to each other in front of your family and friends. So let me take away some of your stress.
I will write you a beautiful ceremony that tells your story. I offer suggestions for readings, music, poems, rituals and traditions, incorporating as much or as little as you want into your day.
Vows, probably the biggest area where help is often required. Again relax, I will provide suggestions or coach you through the process of writing your own personalised vows. All the while I maintain confidentially not letting the other party in on their partners vows.
Contact me now, let’s get started.
FUNERALS \ END OF LIFE CELEBRATIONS
The passing of a loved one is an emotional time. I also, have experienced loss and grief for family and friends. I understand well the difficulty of this time; I will ensure we honour your loved one’s memory with a fitting tribute. Ceremonies can be designed to Celebrate, Honour, Remember, Pay Respects or Share Stories
As your Celebrant I will collaborate with you with creativity and compassion to create a ceremony that meets your individual needs. At all times confidentiality will be assured.
Navigating through the list of what needs to be organised can be overwhelming, so it's important to know that we, your Celebrant and Funeral Director are working as a team to support you.
ANNIVERSARIES, VOW RENEWAL.
Significant anniversaries are a time to celebrate. Reaching a milestone relationship anniversary signifies a period of togetherness during which you may have navigated many of life’s hurdles, brought up families who now have families of their own and much more. A ceremony to reflect all of what you have achieved and look forward to what is to come can be a very special, it would be a privilege to create a ceremony for you to celebrate this achievement.
Or maybe you have decided to renew your wedding vows. This is a beautiful gesture for a couple to reflect back on the vows made on your wedding day. Incorporating new vows makes this even more poignant as you make new promises to each other as you look ahead to the next part of your married life. Contact me to discuss a unique ceremony for you.
HOUSE BLESSING
Home is where the heart is, Home is where we spend so much of our lives, build our families meet with friends; it is at the very core of how we live our lives.
House blessings have taken place for centuries across all cultures and religions.
Blessing a home can help us connect with “this place” as more than just bricks and mortar.
Let me create for you a ceremony that blesses every room in the house and celebrates those who will live within.
Reviews
Thank you Helen,
Really appreciate all your work on this, means the world to us all.
Hi Helen, we just wanted to thank you again for the service yesterday. There were a lot of comments on how well it was done and presented. We all really appreciated it.
Thank you so much you been very kind and helpful.
Thank you for making the day special and memorable. Both you and Susie have been absolutely amazing.
“Thank you so much for your kindness and support and for helping me through the most difficult time of my life. Your guidance and support leading to and during the service enabled me to do the very best for my Mum. Your kindness will forever be remembered”
"We can't thank you enough Helen, it was a great day for all. We highly recommend Helen as your next celebrant. Both my wife and I were a bit nervous and unsure of what we wanted, Helen gave us options and ideas, organised the ceremony from start to finish while making us feel comfortable the whole way through, we feel Helen went above and beyond exceeding all expectations. Helen is a wonderful celebrant with a bubbly personality. Highly recommended!!!!"