I have won prizes for reciting the poetry of Robert Burns. I am the 2015 'Tam O' Shanter' World Champion, the 2016 'John Lapraik Speaking Competition' winner and the only winner of the 'Lapraik Masters Competition', held in 2017. I am also the winner of the 2017 'Whistle Competition'.
Being an Independent Celebrant allows me to use my many years of performing experience with a real sense of purpose. I will deliver your tribute calmly and confidently but also with real heart and feeling.
All of the jobs I have ever done have been people centred and every success I have ever had has been as a result of my ability to communicate well with everyone.
I am a Mother and a Partner. I have cared for family members in their later years and through terminal illness. These real life experiences help me in my role as a Celebrant. I am empathetic, I listen, I understand.
I gained my Certificate in Funeral Celebrancy with Distinction, having trained with renowned Celebrant, Neil Dorward.
I gained my Certificate in Wedding and Family Celebrancy with Celebrant Training Scotland, led by the highly regarded Rev. Lindy Irving.
I also have an MA (Joint Hons) in Theatre Studies/Biblical Studies and an HND in Acting and Performance.
I am based in Alloa in the middle of the central belt of Scotland, between Edinburgh and Glasgow.