My name is Ray Marsh. I have more than twelve years of experience as a Humanist Officiant/ Celebrant for Non-Religious ceremonies, including Weddings, Namings and Funerals.
I write, prepare, and conduct meaningful ceremonies without recourse to religion. Each ceremony is unique, appropriate, and personal. I’m now based in both Sussex and North Hertfordshire and probably best described as an ageing hippy – but not in appearance! (Shorter hair nowadays - and smart suits and ties are usually the order of the day for most ceremonies)
You don’t have to be a ‘humanist’ – most people who decide to have a Humanist Officiant are simply looking for a non-religious ceremony and the opportunity to be involved in planning it. My prime concern is to ensure that your ceremony reflects your own wishes and your own life stance.
It is my strong personal conviction that people should have the option of a ceremony that is right for them – rather than the standard civil or religious format with their names just slotted in.
