All about Mick
I’m Mick, an experienced and qualified celebrant supporting families across Yorkshire to say goodbye to and celebrate the life of the loved one they have lost.
I’m a family man, married with two grown up sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law and a beautiful grandson. Like many families we have experienced the grief of losing loved ones and taken comfort by celebrating their life through the words of a professional celebrant.
My family means everything to me, in the same way yours does to you, so I am committed to ensuring every family I work with receives the very best service – as I would expect for my family.
My mission is to ensure every one of my ceremonies is a celebration of the life lost and is uniquely tailored to your family’s wishes. My testimonials, generously given by the families I have supported, reflect the care and thoughtfulness of the service I provide.
Funerals and memorials
Let’s celebrate the life of your loved one together. It is a true privilege to be entrusted with writing and delivering a funeral service. Once I have received instruction from you or the funeral director, I will arrange a time to meet with you. This meeting allows us to discuss your loved one’s funeral in detail so I can create a meaningful and personal ceremony that honours their life and reflects the memories you hold dear.
You may want the funeral to be very traditional or you may want to embrace some of the elements that made your loved one so special, the choice is entirely yours. Colour themes, music and poetry are often included but other elements can be added that maybe involve family members or embrace rituals associated with grief and the healing process.
Throughout the process I will liaise with you and the funeral director and I will be at the venue to meet you when you arrive, ensuring the service is everything you hoped for as you say goodbye to your loved one.
If your loved one has opted for a direct cremation you may be considering a less formal memorial service for family and friends to gather and reminisce, I can help you create the perfect memorial to celebrate their life. You can contact me using the details at the end of this site.
Planning ahead
How will your story be told?
Too often I meet families who can’t decide what to include in a service for a loved one or are unsure about specific detail of their life such as the schools they attended, their childhood memories or how romance blossomed with their partner. There is so much to think about!
When you plan your own funeral you make it easier for those you leave behind and the ceremony becomes a true reflection of who you are.
I can help you plan ahead and create a unique celebration of your life. We will discuss your ideas for your funeral including the eulogy, any photographs or videos you might want incorporating, any poetry or readings and of course music, so we can be sure we are playing the soundtrack to your life. If there are additional elements you would like including we can ensure they are part of the final service.
Once prepared you will receive a presentation folder with your complete service to share with your family, ready for when your time comes. When you plan your own funeral it becomes a true reflection of who you are.
Kind words from my clients
“We wanted to thank you too for the way you supported us before and during the service. You’ve got a very reassuring presence and your words for dad were spot on. Thanks again”
SE Harrogate, November 2024
“I told the Funeral Director, it didn’t matter if the celebrant was a man or a woman, I just wanted the best, and I got the best! Thank you so much for a job well done!”
JM Harrogate, February 2026
“Just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for conducting my dad’s funeral service with such warmth and professionalism. You did a great job. Me and my family are extremely grateful”.
SM Harrogate, February 2026
“ Thank you very much for coordinating Dad’s funeral yesterday. The first thing I noticed when I saw you on arrival was how immaculate you looked, very respectful. The whole service ran very smoothly and was everything I wanted it to be. Several people commented on how they enjoyed your words and thought it was very professional”.
WD Harrogate, March 2026
“I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU for Thursday. I thought you did an excellent job, and everything was spot on. It really sounded as though you knew my mum. Thank you so very much, you made it a very special service”.
AH Harrogate, April 2026
“There were a number of people who commented they’ve been to quite a few funerals and said that it is one of the best services they have heard and would recommend you. Thank you so much.
GW Wetherby, March 2026
“Thank you once again, you made a difficult day much easier for me”
HY Thirsk, April 2026
“Thank you for all your support both before and during Mum’s funeral. It went so smoothly and everyone I spoke to said what a lovely service it was and a fitting tribute to Mum”.
KW York, May 2026
My qualifications
I trained as a Civil Celebrant with the International College of Professional Celebrants, (I.C.P.C.), and gained my NOCN Level 3 in Civil Celebrancy. I regularly undertake further development through my ongoing membership of the I.C.P.C.. I am DBS checked and have full professional insurance.
Get in touch
telephone: 07546 241 770
