Celebrants & Officiants

At Regency Funeral Directors, we believe in the power of personalisation. Our Celebrants and Officiants work closely with families to create ceremonies that weave together stories, memories, and meaningful rituals, ensuring a heartfelt tribute that resonates with all who gather to say goodbye.

Our team of Celebrants and Officiants embodies the values of compassion, empathy, and expertise. They understand that each farewell is a deeply personal journey, and their role is to provide guidance, support, and a caring presence to help you navigate this difficult time.

Nikki Godden is a dedicated Celebrant who believes that every life should be celebrated in a way that reflects the individuality of the person. With a warm, compassionate nature, Nikki brings a unique and heartfelt approach to her ceremonies.

Nikki understands that ceremonies are a powerful way to heal, remember, and celebrate. She takes the time to get to know her clients, their stories, and their wishes to create ceremonies that are personal, meaningful, and full of love.

If you're remembering a life well-lived, Nikki will work closely with you to ensure that your ceremony is a true reflection of your values, beliefs, and the love you share. With Nikki as your Celebrant, your special moments will be crafted with care and sincerity.

Jo has a wealth of experience in creating and conducting unique ceremonies. Her journey started back in 2013 as a Ceremony Officer for the Local Authority. She expanded on this in 2018 by completing her training to become a celebrant, with The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants of which she is now a member.

Wherever possible Jo loves to meet the family in person to hear all the wonderful stories about their loved one. This enables her to compose, then conduct a personal service ensuring the occasion is a true reflection of how their loved one wished to be remembered.

In order to capture the essence of the person who has lived, Jo encourages family and friends to participate in the planning of the service by choosing such elements as music, poems, readings as well as prayers and hymns if so desired.

Everybody’s reaction to a loss is unique, there is no right or wrong way to deal with grief. Jo values the importance of acknowledging all the feelings that a passing brings about and her empathetic and warm approach comforts families and individuals during times of bereavement and loss.

Jo feels both privileged and honoured officiating a loved one’s last public moment. She is of the belief it is a time to honour them and to share memories about them whilst providing an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in their grief. Sharing lessens the pain and saying goodbye is important.

Arranging a celebration of life (funeral) can be daunting and emotional. As an independent funeral celebrant, Iona specialises in creating meaningful and personalised ceremonies. With a caring and thoughtful approach, she is dedicated to supporting families through their most challenging times, ensuring that each ceremony honours and reflects the unique essence of their loved one.

Iona understands that every person is unique, and strongly believes that this should be reflected in their ceremony. Iona will spend time learning about your loved one, hearing about your favourite memories shared, and perhaps even a jovial tale or two to create a ceremony that celebrates your loved one.

Julie is a warm, friendly celebrant with a caring, empathetic manner. She understands funerals are one of the hardest things we have to go through but as a good listener she is able to spend time with the family during a very challenging period to help them through the journey and create a unique ceremony together with meaning and substance allowing families to say goodbye in a way that is fitting to the individual.

This approach honours the person’s memory and Julie considers it a great privilege to officiate at a loved one’s funeral. With her PA / secretarial background working both in the UK and abroad for many years Julie is extremely organised, flexible and efficient and enjoys helping families with planning a memorable and unique ceremony.

Beverley Anne is a seasoned Celebrant known for her warm heart and personalised approach to ceremonies. With a background in civil work and a passion for storytelling, she crafts unique ceremonies that truly reflect the personalities of the people she works with.

Beverley's ceremonies are a blend of heartfelt words, meaningful rituals, and a touch of humour when appropriate. She has a deep respect for diversity and is skilled at creating ceremonies that honour different cultural traditions and belief systems.

With Beverley Anne as your Celebrant, you can expect a ceremony that is not just a formality but a beautiful and memorable moment that you and your guests will cherish forever.