James Terry - Civil Celebrant

James Terry - Civil Celebrant Huddersfield based. Member of the AOIC since 2022. WINNER🏆in the 2025 AOIC Awards for the category 'Outstanding Contribution to Celebrancy'. Your day, your way!
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NOCN Accredited/Qualified✅️

Runner-Up🏅in the 2024 AOIC Awards for the category 'Outstanding Funeral Celebrant'. I am a passionate and dedicated Independent Civil Celebrant based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire - but this need not be a restriction to where I can practice celebrancy. I work very closely with the individuals and families to create bespoke, beautiful and memorable ceremonies to be ch

erished forevermore. I am a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants, a professional body who strive for excellence. Before I trained in civil celebrancy, I had an established and successful teaching career as a secondary Religious Studies teacher as I graduated with a degree in Theology & Education from BG University College in Lincoln. I taught Religious Studies and Philosophy & Ethics for many years, teaching up to A-Level and spent some time as a Head of Department in a local school in Calderdale. In more recent years I have thrived and enjoyed working as a supply teacher in and around Huddersfield, continuing to positively contribute to the growth of young people. This is something I continue to do alongside my work as a Celebrant. My teaching career has brought many honed skills and a whole host of experience to my role as a Celebrant. I am charismatic, approachable and I have you at the very heart of all I do. Some of you might recognise me from driving local bus services in and around the Huddersfield area - I also hold a full bus PSV licence. I am a dynamic character, who will help you create the ceremony of your dreams or one that is incredibly fitting for the occasion in hand. Don't hesitate to get in touch! I would love to talk to you about what you want to achieve. There is no other way!

Serving Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Leeds, Bradford and surrounding areas.📍Helping you find th...
13/06/2026

Serving Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Leeds, Bradford and surrounding areas.📍

Helping you find the words at the most difficult time.📃

Bringing experience, compassion and guidance to each service I'm entrusted with.

Qualified 📜 with NOCN Accreditation. Currently studying for the highest qualification available in celebrancy.

Association of Independent Celebrants member- trade body providing insurance and professional development.📝

Award winning- Winner of the AOIC 'Outstanding Contribution to Celebrancy 2025' & Runner-Up for the AOIC 'Outstanding Funeral Celebrant 2024'.

5 🌟 Google Reviews and rating. Over 70 reviews published across Google and Facebook.

07816975466
[email protected]
www.jamesterrycelebrant.co.uk

Please don't hesitate to get in touch or request my services through your chosen Funeral Director.

James ❣️

*BJ Melia and Sons Private Chapel of Rest*Today's service for a much-loved gentleman was another beautiful example of ho...
12/06/2026

*BJ Melia and Sons Private Chapel of Rest*

Today's service for a much-loved gentleman was another beautiful example of how a direct cremation need not be without a service.

A man born with muscular dystrophy, which certainly didn't define him. He was the first member of his family to attain a driving licence for one. He loved sports and a tipple of whisky.

Thank you to Skye, conducting today and for taking good care of the family.

Grateful for four truly special Google reviews this week. Not taken for granted at such a difficult time.Thank you ❤️‍🩹❣...
12/06/2026

Grateful for four truly special Google reviews this week. Not taken for granted at such a difficult time.

Thank you ❤️‍🩹❣️

'One in a million' - a line in his service that says it all really.Celebrating a life that saw love, marriage, parenthoo...
11/06/2026

'One in a million' - a line in his service that says it all really.

Celebrating a life that saw love, marriage, parenthood, grandparenthood and 22 years of service in the British Army.

Wildflower seeds were distributed at the end. A beautiful touch - an annual reminder of him each spring and summer in the gardens of those gathered with us this afternoon.

Thank you to Sylvia and the team from H Bates in Queensbury for the care shown to the family throughout.


"It is nice to be important, but it's far more important to be nice."One of three quotes found in his notebook after he ...
09/06/2026

"It is nice to be important, but it's far more important to be nice."

One of three quotes found in his notebook after he passed away. All three incorporated into words of reflection spoken in the service. This one was also printed on the front of the Order of Service.

A life story spanning 90 years, with so much we could have said. A story that put family first, a headship in a teaching career, a love of golf and a flutter on the horses.

Thank you to our Funeral Director Mason, to Craig and the team supporting Angelcare Funeral Services today. An honour to be his celebrant.


Celebrating the life of a husband, dad and grandad.He found love at the Imphal Barracks, York, whilst doing his stint of...
08/06/2026

Celebrating the life of a husband, dad and grandad.

He found love at the Imphal Barracks, York, whilst doing his stint of National Service. His wife to be had been stationed there, although she hailed from Edinburgh.

A handy man, being a joiner by trade. He had every tool known to man down the shed. If he didn't have it, it wasn’t worth having!

Thank you to Richard, David and the team from George Steele and Son in Ossett.


Three lovely, humbling and affirming Google reviews received over the weekend.Never taken for granted. Thank you 😊 x⭐️⭐️...
07/06/2026

Three lovely, humbling and affirming Google reviews received over the weekend.

Never taken for granted.

Thank you 😊 x

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*Shay Grange Crematorium*The 11.15am service had over 200 people turn up to show their respects to a much-loved man. A W...
05/06/2026

*Shay Grange Crematorium*

The 11.15am service had over 200 people turn up to show their respects to a much-loved man.

A West Bowling man through and through- having lived in the BD5 area all his life.

Beautiful personal words from the family brought a truly personal touch to the service.

Thank you to Merv and the team.



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Huddersfield
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