John O'Neill Wedding & Funeral Celebrant

08/06/2026

An inspirational quote from Author Margaret Cowie - Author

It reminds me of my mum Jessie Oneill and many others that have had tragedies to deal with in their lives.

"When "tragedy strikes" we have two choices. Embrace the new normal and live fully despite the changes, or give up, wishing life didn't change, and watch it pass us by. It is very easy to give up. I think the soul within, our higher-self, would hope we would drum up the courage to live our best life despite circumstances. We have much to offer and enjoy still...while on this stage of life"
Cowie - Author

30/05/2026

Hi all,
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He has a real gift for capturing those moments, both big and small, that can easily be missed but are often the ones that mean the most. His eye for detail and ability to tell a story through film make his videos something special.
Rather than simply recording an event, he captures the atmosphere, emotion and memories in a way that lets you relive them for years to come.
If you're considering a videographer, AK is definitely worth speaking to
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02/11/2025

💍 Your Love Story, Beautifully Told — From Scotland to the World
Secure Your Date – Free, No-Obligation Meeting.

From historic castles to coastal hotels, rustic barns to grand cathedrals — I’ve had the immense joy of conducting wedding ceremonies for wonderful couples from every corner of Scotland, and even as far as Mississippi in the USA.

With weddings already booked for 2027 and 2028 in Ireland and Tuscany, it’s been an incredible journey celebrating love stories that cross borders but share one beautiful truth — love is universal. ❤️

Each ceremony is unique: laughter, poems, Celtic blessings, handfastings, music, and those heartfelt moments that truly reflect you.

With 2026 dates filling fast, now’s the perfect time to secure your date.
Let’s arrange a free, no-obligation chat — a relaxed, friendly conversation about your day and how we can make it unforgettable.

📩 Message me today — and to all the amazing couples I’ve already had the honour of celebrating this year, feel free to tag or share your favourite moments along with below. ✨

Call - 07375369976
Email - [email protected]
Website - www.johnoneillcelebrant.com

John O'Neill

06/06/2025

In my capacity as a funeral celebrant, I have had the pleasure of working with Margaret and her superb team at Golden Funeral Care. They provide an incredible service, with genuine empathy, and outstanding professionalism. Look out for them announcing their open day, showcasing their new top class premises, and the wonderful service they provide.
Please see below 👇.

ANNOUNCEMENT!
Today marks the 1st anniversary of Golden Funeral Care.
We're extremely proud to announce that we have now moved to new premises in the heart of Lesmahagow at 6 Priory Road ML11 0AA.
And will officially open tomorrow Monday 2nd June 2025.
We will be holding an open day for people to visit and see our new premises and all staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. The open day date will be announced soon.

Golden Funeral care are available 24hours a day 7 days a week. If your require our services
You can contact Margaret Kerr (formerly Dorricott Funeral Services) on 01555894013 / 07900957476.

Although being based in Lesmahagow, as an independent Funeral Director we are here to care for your families all over the local area, including Larkhall, Stonehouse, strathaven, kirkmuirhill, Blackwood and Coalburn.

06/01/2025

Dear friends

Warmest wishes to you all for a joyous 2025! As I reflect on the past year, I'm deeply grateful for the privilege of serving as a celebrant for many families throughout 2024.

To those who entrusted me with honouring their loved ones, I offer heartfelt thanks. Your trust allowed me to provide comfort during difficult times, and I'm humbled by the experience. Your stories, memories, and legacies inspired me profoundly and I am a better person for meeting you all.

I also extend sincere appreciation to funeral directors, crematoriums, churches, and cemetery staff for their guidance and support. Your collaboration ensured dignified farewell services.

In 2025, I aim to refine my skills to capture the essence of each individual's life, celebrating their unique journeys with compassion and sensitivity. To continue to adapt my services to encompass diverse beliefs, faiths, and circumstances.

Last year's experiences included:

> Supporting a remarkable and courageous lady who shared her life journey with me before passing, providing comfort and cherished memories for her family.

> Meeting families in their homes, listening to heartfelt stories, and helping them honor departed loved ones in the most fitting way possible.

> Conducting dual services, seamlessly transitioning from funeral parlors or crematoriums to cemetery committals.

> Collaborating with clergy who conducted church services for the deceased, and for me, having met the family, to then create and provide a fitting eulogy at the crematorium.

Thank you for trusting me with these sacred moments. I'm committed to continuing this vital work with empathy, respect, and dedication.

Often the Funeral Director will offer you a celebrant but you have the choice to request your own, and I would be honoured to be that one.

I would really appreciate if you could share and follow this page and share my website address:
www.johnoneillcelebrant.com

Warm regards
John O'Neill
Funeral Celebrant
07375369976

11/04/2024

A massive thank you to the upcoming newlyweds, who after just 2 weeks of launching my website, have afforded me the honour of being their wedding celebrant.

My diary is open for 2025 and 2026 and I’m very much looking forward to marrying my confirmed couples at the following beautiful venues…

Cornhill Castle
The Gailes Hotel & Spa
Falside Mill

If you want a ceremony that will be unique and joyful, please contact me for a FREE no obligation meeting where I’ll be delighted to take you through all the wonderful options available to create a wedding ceremony that will live long in you and your guests memories.

05/04/2024

Over the past few months I've had the honour of conducting final farewell ceremonies at various crematoriums and grave sides for families who have sadly lost a loved one.

If you would like me to be your independent Celebrant for a final farewell ceremony, simply contact me to confirm the date and then notify the Funeral Director that you would like myself to be the Celebrant and I will then visit your family and gain insight into the life of your loved one and create a tribute / eulogy that reflects their life, loves and achievements.

Receiving feedback like the below gives me great comfort to know I've played a small part in helping a family through a difficult time.

01/04/2024

I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter weekend.

I'm delighted to share my official website where you can find out more detailed information on the different ceremonies I can conduct as an independent celebrant.

Getting married? You'll find a selection of packages and rituals that I would be only too happy to discuss further with you.

Feel free to get in touch with me directly should you require any further information or to arrange a free, no obligation meeting.

You can visit my new website via https://www.johnoneillcelebrant.com