12/06/2026
Pride as a Season of Memory
June arrives softly in Brighton — a wash of colour along the seafront, flags lifting in the salt breeze, strangers smiling in quiet recognition. Pride is a festival, yes, but it is also a kind of pilgrimage. A moment when the city seems to inhale, remembering those who walked before us and those whose stories still shimmer in the air.
As a gay civil celebrant, I often find myself standing at the meeting point of love and loss. LGBTQ+ funerals and celebrations of life carry a particular resonance — a blend of courage, tenderness, and truth-telling that feels almost sacred. These ceremonies remind me that LGBTQ+ lives are not only lived; they are crafted, fought for, and woven with extraordinary resilience.
LGBTQ+ funerals and celebrations of life deserve dignity, authenticity, and pride. Brighton based gay civil celebrant Mark Inscoe shares insights on inclusive ceremonies, LGBTQ+ remembrance, and ho…
