Vince Hawkes Celebrant

Vince Hawkes Celebrant I’m a relaxed genuine versatile people’s person with imagination and a passion for creativity

Another wonderful message from a family
06/09/2026

Another wonderful message from a family

It took me seven months to train as a Celebrant with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, and during that time I learnt so ...
23/08/2026

It took me seven months to train as a Celebrant with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, and during that time I learnt so much more than simply how to write a ceremony.

I learnt how to structure a service, how to research, how to be creative and, most importantly, how to recognise whether I am the right celebrant for the person or family placing their trust in me.

Whether it’s a wedding, funeral or naming ceremony, that connection matters. Yes, this is my business, but it should never be just business. Getting it right for someone on one of the most important days of their life will always come first.

These days, with the multitude of AI tools, almost anyone can produce the words for a ceremony, but when you’ve been trained you can tell. However, a truly personal ceremony is about far more than words on a page. It’s about listening, understanding, asking the right questions, reading the room and bringing someone’s story to life in a way that feels completely theirs. Believe me, you can tell the difference.

Reviews like this are my reward. They tell me that I understood the person, understood the family and, most importantly, I was the right celebrant for them, and that no only comes from the training or experience, it comes from within.

When it comes to choosing someone to tell your story, or the story of someone you love, don’t settle for anything less than the right fit.

Planning your special day? ❤️Why not have one familiar face from ceremony to celebration?As your Celebrant & Toastmaster...
21/08/2026

Planning your special day? ❤️

Why not have one familiar face from ceremony to celebration?

As your Celebrant & Toastmaster, I can take care of both — creating a personal ceremony that’s truly yours, then keeping your celebration running smoothly, professionally and with plenty of personality.

Two roles. One seamless service. One unforgettable day

Take a look at my Celebrant & Toastmaster joint packages

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Yesterday I had the privilege of conducting my first funeral service at Sewardstone Park Cemetery and Crematorium, and I...
21/08/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of conducting my first funeral service at Sewardstone Park Cemetery and Crematorium, and I came away incredibly impressed by both the surroundings and the people who work there.

It was a particularly delicate service due to the circumstances of the person’s passing, which made the environment in which we gathered feel even more important.

From the moment you arrive, the setting is quite remarkable. Surrounded by around 200 acres of forest and greenery, there is an immediate sense of space, peace and tranquillity.

The venue itself is spacious and modern, yet importantly, it doesn’t feel clinical or even particularly like a crematorium. During the service, the beautiful views beyond the ceremony room provided a gentle and natural backdrop. For those who were understandably struggling at times, simply being able to look out across the landscape offered a welcome moment of distraction and reflection.

As a Celebrant, the people you work alongside can make such a difference too, and I would like to thank the team at Sewardstone Park. From the moment I arrived, they were welcoming, friendly and incredibly cooperative, helping everything run with the care and dignity that such an important day deserved.

A beautiful setting, a very different environment in which to say goodbye, and somewhere I hope to have the opportunity to conduct services again in the future.

The greatest compliment I can receive is knowing that a family felt their loved one’s story was told with the care, warm...
28/07/2026

The greatest compliment I can receive is knowing that a family felt their loved one’s story was told with the care, warmth and dignity it deserved.
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting me to guide you through such an important day. ❤️
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Check out my podcast, cut and paste into your browser or search on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XDW0fde9E9...
24/02/2026

Check out my podcast, cut and paste into your browser or search on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XDW0fde9E9hkadaBucP2l?si=wwMMJ6E-R_ua9VYFLyHXBg

Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming.
Families are grieving while navigating legalities, difficult decisions and the pressure of wanting to “get it right.”
In this first episode, Independent Celebrant Vince Hawkes shares what really happens when a Celebrant walks into a family home for the first time — the fears families often carry, the conversations that bring comfort, and the unseen work involved in creating a meaningful ceremony.
From choosing music and preparing orders of service to writing personal tributes and finding moments of laughter in sadness, this episode explores how storytelling helps families say goodbye.

It was an honour to give this great man a good send off in such a wonderful location. Lovely comments left by his two so...
17/02/2026

It was an honour to give this great man a good send off in such a wonderful location. Lovely comments left by his two sons as they said goodbye to their father.

What a lovely review from my last service before Christmas. Thinking of all my families during this festive season
24/12/2025

What a lovely review from my last service before Christmas. Thinking of all my families during this festive season

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