Hi, I'm Chris Pope

Crafting precious memories into meaningful celebrations

As a professional funeral celebrant, I strongly believe that each life is different and every life matters. Which is why when it comes to funeral and memorial services, I think these should be more than just a series of dates and accomplishments to be listed when life’s final chapter has been reached. I choose instead to see each life as a rich and diverse story, one that overlaps and connects with the life stories of family, friends and the wider community, and one that should be celebrated as such.

A hands on approach

A life is more than the sum of its individual parts – we exist in community. As your personal celebrant, I will help you honour and celebrate the unique life of your loved one and the richness of relationships that surround them.

With a background spanning church ministry, creative communications, journalism and community work, my career has centred around listening to, shaping and creating, then successfully sharing the unique stories of companies, products and people.

Why Choose Me?

YOUR CELEBRANT

As your celebrant, I am first and foremost there for you. Having lost close friends and family myself, I am familiar with loss and grief and can bring the compassion, support and guidance that such a time requires.

YOUR CEREMONY

The ceremony will be 100% your ceremony. I will take the time to carefully listen to you, while gently guiding you through the process to create something truly individual that authentically honours and celebrates the life of your loved one.

PERSONALISED SERVICES

As your personal celebrant, I can play as little or large a part as you wish. Whether planning and leading the complete ceremony, writing a bespoke eulogy or helping you to write your own, reading testimonials on your behalf, through to assisting with selecting music, readings and creating a photographic tribute, I will be there for you.

TRAINED & CERTIFIED

My accreditation by The Academy of Professional Celebrants means I am expertly trained and comprehensively insured, bringing you peace of mind that your loved one’s life story is in safe hands and will be treated with dignity and respect.

My celebrant services, tailored to you

FUNERAL PLANNING

I will help you decide the structure and content of the service you want, including any music, readings and tributes from others you may wish to involve.

EULOGY WRITING

I will prepare a eulogy that authentically reflects the unique life story of your loved one.

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY

I will lead a ceremony that combines celebration and commemoration to help bring comfort and closure.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

I also offer ceremonies for ashes scattering, memorial services (including pets), as well as end of life ceremonies.

Your ceremony in safe hands

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I am based just outside Groombridge and cover Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells & the Kent/East Sussex border

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