I specialize in unique, personally crafted ceremonies for those moments of life, love and loss.

My name is Amanda Jayne Hill. I am an ICPC professionally trained wedding & funeral celebrant based in Worcestershire & the West Midlands. If you are looking to celebrate a wedding, a renewal of vows, a naming ceremony or the life of a loved one, I can support you through these important and precious rites of passage.

I want your ceremony to reflect everything about you and your loved ones. I love having the chance to create a totally unique and bespoke ceremony, which is personal and authentic to you. Your loves, your passions and your beliefs all united in words that will stay with you forever.

Whatever and whenever you would like my services for, I can provide the score and set the tone for the event that you desire. Please call for an obligation-free chat to help you decide what you want, where you want it and how I can provide the perfect ceremony.

I firmly believe that a wedding ceremony should be a true reflection of a couple's love, their story, their meeting & their journey in life so far which has led to them getting married.

I will take time to get to know you both through a couple of meetings with lots of questions and listening. I pride myself on being a good judge of character and celebrate the differences which make us all unique. In the core values, strengths, beliefs and hopes I can craft a ceremony just for you. I can offer advice for reading a poem or a song, introducing you to options you may not have realized were available. Rituals that are hundreds of years old, or relatively new ones for the modern world we live in ‐ tweaking and challenging the long‐held traditions of the standard ceremony to fit you as a couple perfectly. Throughout the process I will be there to support you and communicate with you to ensure that this ceremony is the one you only ever dreamed of until now.

All ceremonies include the following:

• As many meetings as required for the planning and delivery of the ceremony ‐ in person, online or by phone.
• Unlimited communication before the ceremony.
• The design, writing and delivery of bespoke personal and unique ceremony.
• Unlimited edits of the script up until 7 days before the event.
• The coordinating and planning with all other persons included in the actual execution of the ceremony to allow for a seamless event.
• Attendance and leading the ceremony itself.
• Travel expenses within a 20 mile radius of Hartlebury, Worcestershire. DY13.

Additional Fees applicable to all ceremonies:

• Travel further than a 20 mile radius from Hartlebury, Worcestershire DY13 charged at £0.45 per mile.
• The cost of accommodation and subsistence if overnight stay is required.
• Flights & accommodation & subsistence allowance when travelling overseas with a minimum of 3 night's accommodation.

In addition to the items above, the price includes:

• An optional 1 hour rehearsal prior to the day of the ceremony, within a 20 mile radius of Hartlebury, Worcestershire. DY13.
• Other costs may be incurred if you wish for symbols within a ritual which is pre‐planned, for example the bands for a hand fasting, or the sand and vessels for a sand ceremony. I can go through various options available to you, but nothing will be ordered or added without your express approval.

The cost will be discussed with your funeral director & the celebrant is paid directly by them. If for any reason you would like to pay me directly, please contact me and we can discuss.

Certain aspects of a naming ceremony may incur an additional charge, any add‐on details such as personalized memorabilia, celebration certificates etc. again nothing will be added or ordered without your prior express approval.

I have had a very varied and well‐travelled life. Leaving an office job and the UK in 1994 I started a career in the holiday world and looked after thousands of guests during their holidays. I began SCUBA and having progressed to a professional level, left the holiday world for a time to be able to guide fellow divers under the ocean.

After about 7 years in the Canary Islands I hung up my professional fins, returned to the holiday world and explored more countries and cultures. I was lucky enough to spend many months and some years in Greece, the French Alps, Denmark and finally the Maldives.

Meeting people all the time, of all cultures, languages and beliefs, with communication being my passion. Having come back to the UK in my late 30's I took up a degree in medical science and qualified as a registered paramedic, now having 17 years of front‐line emergency work under my belt.

I believe it is all my life experiences, meetings and exposure that make me a great celebrant. Celebrating life, love or loss with an eagerness to understand the details and deliver words with compassion and understanding I believe is key to a successful ceremony. I have a unique skill set that provides me with the tools to deliver precisely that.

Working as a celebrant is both an honour and a privilege. To encapsulate in words the essence of the story to be told and to provide my clients with their own unique ceremony is my primary focus.

If you are interested in what I can offer you, please get in touch for a free no‐obligation chat and you will be able to decide if I am the right celebrant for you.

What is the difference between a celebrant, a registrar, a priest or a vicar?

A vicar or priest will conduct a purely religious ceremony. A registrar is not permitted to involve any religious content at all.
As a celebrant I am able to involve religious content if you so wish, or not at all, it really is as you wish.

How much notice do you need?

Most weddings, vow renewals and naming ceremonies are planned well in advance, so as soon as you have chosen a date, it is best to contact me and have me save the date for you. The sooner the better as it gives more time for me to build the script that reflects your wishes.
For funerals, ideally 3 weeks, however, in special circumstances, where time is short, and I have no pre‐commitments, I am happy to officiate, get in touch as soon as you are able, and we can discuss.

Do I need to register my marriage separately?

Yes, currently in the UK only a priest or vicar or registrar can legally marry a couple. If you choose a celebrant to lead your wedding, you will have to officially register before or after a celebrant‐led wedding. The cheapest way to do a legally binding marriage is to apply to the local registrar office for a 2+2 ceremony, which is a brief, no frills, cheap intimate affair, but which then allows you to have your bespoke wedding ceremony anywhere you chose at any time and for a fraction of the cost.
A field, a forest, a beach, a backyard even ‐ so long as you have permission if it is a privately owned area, I can write and deliver the service.

Do you travel further than your 20‐mile radius?

Absolutely! I will travel to your preferred destination. However, additional charges for car travel beyond the 20‐mile radius will apply at £0.45 per mile. Additional charges for accommodation if necessary and subsistence allowance will all be factors if travelling much further afield.
For ceremonies overseas, return flights and a minimum of 3 nights accommodation should also be provided by the client.

Give me a call to discuss any of your plans.
I look forward to getting to know your story and writing about the ceremony that will stay with you forever.

Until then!