Michelle Doherty Independent Celebrant

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🐾 A Life Worth Remembering 🐾

For many of us, a pet is never simply a pet. They are family—a loyal friend, a constant companion and a much-loved part of our everyday lives.

When the time comes to say goodbye, a personal pet memorial ceremony provides an opportunity to remember the happiness they brought, share treasured stories and celebrate the special place they will always hold in your heart.

Each ceremony is written especially for you and may include:

🐾 Favourite memories and funny little stories
🐾 Readings, poems or music
🐾 Photographs and keepsakes
🐾 Candle-lighting or another symbolic gesture
🐾 The involvement of family members and children

Your pet gave you a lifetime of love. Their farewell deserves to be just as personal.

For more information, please send me a private message or email:

[email protected]

Michelle Doherty
Independent Celebrant

R.I.P. RUBY 💔 2025

25/08/2026

I Carry Your Heart With Me -
E.E. Cummings

I carry your heart with me
( I carry it in
my heart)
I am never without it
(anywhere
I go you go, my dear;
and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
I fear
no fate
(for you are my fate, my sweet)
I want no world
(for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing
is you

25/08/2026

Web site is finally sorted folks.
Again.
Many apologies.

25/08/2026

Good morning everyone.

Apologies - yet again.

Website issues.

This should be resolved today.

24/08/2026

Sunday, 18th October, 2026.
2p.m. - 4p.m.
Keep that date clear!!
I will have the pleasure of exhibiting.
I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have about how I, as an Independent Celebrant can help make your special day spectacular.
Come and say hello.

24/08/2026

Sunday, 11th October, 2026.

1p.m. - 4p.m.

Keep that date clear!!

I will have the pleasure of exhibiting.

I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have about how I, as an Independent Celebrant can help make your special day spectacular.

Come and say hello.

24/08/2026

Good morning from sunny Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland! ☀️

I returned home on Friday after completing my Funeral Celebrancy training with Civil Ceremonies Ltd.

Having already attained the NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples Celebrancy—an Ofqual-regulated qualification—I’m delighted to add another string to my bow.

This additional training has allowed me to develop new skills and widen the scope of ceremonies I can offer, enabling me to support individuals and families through some of life’s most important moments.

I’m excited to begin this next chapter as an Independent Celebrant.