SJ Independent Celebrant

12/08/2025

Whilst ever we continue to speak of our deceased loved ones, they live on.. In our memories and anecdotes we recount about them. Speak their name

31/07/2025

Today we celebrated a young man who was a father, a son and a brother. His life ended too soon but the focus today was the life in his years and his achievements in football. He was an avid Leeds United supporter, so it was only fitting that the service. Loses with “marching on together”. Thank you Emotions Funeral Service for entrusting me with this lovely family.

22/07/2025

This afternoon we celebrated the life of a lady who not only fell in love with a Jamaican, but fell in love with the country so much she used to go there several times a year without her husband! She adored the vibrant music and culture and she made amazing rice and peas! It was an absolute honour to conduct her service. Thank you to Pearson Funeral Service for introducing me to this lovely family. Out of many, one people.

05/07/2025

Yesterdays service at Parkwood crematorium with Highfield Funeral Directors found us saying goodbye to a quiet man who came from Trinidad aged just 5. He epitomized the phrase of ‘If you have nothing kind to say, say nothing at all’.
Dearly missed by his family and God Children. I’m blessed that his beautiful family chose me to conduct the service, sadly the third time I have had the honour of serving them.

30/06/2025

This afternoon there was laughter and tears ,as alongside Funeral Director Jyden from Huddersfield Funeral Home we said good bye to a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who scared her grandchildren with poetry and absolutely loved to win at everything she did. She and her husband were married over 65 years- absolutely admirable and enviable!

27/06/2025

Today at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium we celebrated the life of a gentle, karaoke loving chap who passed suddenly and prematurely. Apparently he did a mean Johnny Cash! Thank you Pearson Funeral Service for entrusting me with the service for this wonderful man

26/06/2025

So lovely to meet up with a future bride and groom that I met Briar Court Hotel wedding fair on Sunday. Congratulations to them on their engagement and I look forward to officiating their wedding early next year!

22/06/2025

All set up ready for the Briar Court Hotel wedding fair! Come say hi and talk time about hand fasting, ring warming and sand ceremonies amongst other things!

21/06/2025

I will be available to take any queries about bespoke wedding ceremonies. Come on down to see me.

Our Next Wedding Open Day is THIS SUNDAY!
Sunday 22nd June 12noon - 3.30pm

Join us for a glass of bubbly 🥂
Our team will be onsite to answer questions & discuss events, plus you can meet some of our recommended suppliers:

Elegant Chairs
Zoë's Green Boutique
Curvy Brides at The Gallery
The Cake Emporium Ltd
Glow of Love
SJ Independent Celebrant
Yorkshire Violinist


No need to book, just come along, entry is free.

For more information about our offers & brochures, visit www.briarcourt.co.uk 💜

19/06/2025

Saying the name of a child who has died can be very important to bereaved parents. A lovely way to include the child’s name might be to add that you always remember them in a card or message you send to the family.

17/06/2025

Pink was the order of the day today as a beautiful family said goodbye to a colorful and loving grandma. Her grandchildren delivered an amusing eulogy perfectly and smiles abounded. The highlight was definitely that this wonderful lady said she didn’t smoke, but she had a cigarette every day! Thank you Emotions Funeral Service for allowing me the honour of serving this lovely family.