Magical Memories



Life deserves to be celebrated.  New beginnings, new relationships, milestones, endings, and next chapters - a ceremony will mark the occasion and create memories for you and your family.

I love creating ceremonies that reflect the personalities of the people involved, are unique and fill the soul.

I'm right for you if you're seeking a celebrant who:

• is a good listener and will make you feel comfortable, seen, heard and supported
• knows their stuff and can answer your questions
• is female
• will make it easy for you 
• can write and tell a good story, blending humour and emotions
• will make you feel that you're not just a number, that you are important
• knows how to blend in - I am not the star of the show

As an independent celebrant, I can help you create a ceremony that is individually tailored to your specific needs, including any beliefs, faith, or cultural aspects that are important to you. 

I specialise in:

• Funerals, memorials, living wakes & eulogy writing
• Weddings & union ceremonies
• Bespoke ceremonies, e.g. divorce, naming ceremonies etc.
• Ritual work e.g. for circles or community groups, opening or closing retreats etc.

I work across Central Scotland and Lancashire, although able to travel.    My current prices are at the bottom of this page.

Every life deserves to be honoured.

Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things we ever do. In the midst of grief, it can be difficult to find the right words or even know where to start. That’s where I come in.

As a celebrant, I’ll listen with compassion, gather the stories that matter, and weave them into a ceremony that reflects the person you love — their values, their quirks, their legacy. Whether it’s deeply spiritual, quietly simple, or joyfully celebratory, the ceremony will feel true to them.

⚘ Time and space to tell their story, their way.
⚘ Warm, supportive guidance for your family.
⚘ A ceremony that brings comfort, connection, and meaning.

This is more than just a service — it’s a chance to honour a life well-lived, and to create a memory that will carry you through the days and years ahead.

Why work with me?

• I believe that everyone deserves time for a goodbye and that this goodbye supports us with our grief.  I am honoured and grateful to be able to do this work.  I love listening to people's stories, getting to know them and the mark that they have left and then having the privilege of weaving this all together into a eulogy that will support families and friends in their grief.

• I pride myself on the personal touch.  I'll meet you, ideally in person, and hold space for you to talk about your loved one and gently support you.  I'll make sure any wishes they had or you have are included in the service.

• As an independent celebrant, I can tailor your ceremony to suit your specific needs, wants, beliefs, culture or faith or a blend of everything.   

• I will guide and advise you as much as you like and can make suggestions on readings, eulogies (if you would like to do it yourself) and rituals. 

• I'm very organised and want to make this process as easy as possible for you so am accessible over phone, text or email - whatever works for you.



• There will be no surprises for you in the funeral service as you will have reviewed and approved the service before the day of the funeral.

I write and lead services for cremations, burials or ash interments.  I work across central Scotland and Lancashire.

Your love story is unique, let's make sure your wedding ceremony reflects that.

Your wedding ceremony should feel like you and not a script anyone else could have.   I pride myself on creating a ceremony that feels personal, meaningful and true to you both.

Whether you dream of something traditional with a modern twist, or a ceremony filled with laughter, symbolism and soul, I’ll take the time to get to know you, your journey, and what matters most. Together, we’ll craft words and rituals that capture the essence of your relationship and the promises you want to make for the future.

💍 A ceremony that celebrates your unique love.
💍 Space to include family, friends, and traditions (old or new).
💍 Guidance and ideas to help you feel calm, confident and excited.

On your wedding day, you won’t be reciting words you don’t connect with, you’ll be speaking from the heart.   

Why work with me?

• Apart from absolutely loving love, I put you both at the heart of how I work.  I will hold space for you both, and guide and support you through the process so that you have the ceremony you want, and that sets the perfect tone for the celebrations that will follow it.

• I understand the importance of this day to you both and it's my aim to help make the ceremony side of things easy for you, for you to get what you want, and bring that extra magic to your special occasion so that the memory lasts a lifetime for the right reasons.

• I'm an independent celebrant, which means that I can tailor your ceremony to suit your specific needs, wants, beliefs, culture, faith or a blend of everything.  Your ceremony won't be generic, it will be special, a one-off, the ceremony of your dreams.

• If you're in Scotland, I can legally marry you.

• On the day, I'll hold space for you both, work with your team and keep the ceremony flowing seamlessly.  I want you to be able to focus on what truly matters: marrying the love of your life.

• I always have a free, no obligation, introductory meeting (either by phone, zoom, or in person) to talk about what you are looking for so you can discover if I will be the perfect celebrant for you.  I really hope so as I LOVE weddings!

• I am very organised and transparent so you'll know what's happening when and you'll be able to contact me with any questions.

What happens next?

Once you have decided to go ahead with me, we will sign a Services Agreement and you'll pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your date. 

When it gets to around 16 weeks before you're big day, we'll get back together and talk through the ceremony, your love story and the next steps.   I'll take you through the mandatory elements so we make sure it's all legal.  You will receive advice and guidance from me and I can help with ideas for readings, vow writing (if you'd like to write your own) and additional elements to your ceremony (e.g. tying the knot, quaich or sand ceremonies, candle lighting).

I'll share with you a plan of what will happen when as well as setting up WhatsApp group to make sure I'm available to you should you need anything.  You'll get draft scripts along the way for you to approve.  I can attend a rehearsal (if required and within reason).  And I'll arrive on your big day with plenty of time to check in on your both and your team to make sure everything is going to be as you want it.

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I am based between Central Scotland and Lancashire, England and can legally marry couples in Scotland.  I can travel across Scotland, however, locations outside of central Scotland or Lancashire will incur reasonable travel expenses.  I work with both opposite and same sex couples. 

New beginnings, new life, new people, milestones or just because, there are so many reasons to celebrate and make memories in this life.  You may want to make the occasion even more special by creating a ceremony or ritual, and I can help you with this. 

From naming ceremonies to renewal of vows or declarations of love to divorce ceremonies, I will work with you to build a ceremony fitting of the occasion and that is unique to you, a one-off. 

As an independent celebrant, I can tailor your ceremony to suit your specific needs, wants, beliefs, culture or faith or a blend of everything.   

I offer a complimentary, no-obligation introductory meeting (by phone, video call or in person) so you can discover if I will be the perfect celebrant for you.   Once I understand your requirements, I can provide you with a personalised quote. 

Once you have decided to go ahead, I will take a deposit and give you schedule of how and when we'll work together.   I can advise and guide you on how to structure your ceremony as well as bringing ideas and suggestions on elements to include, e.g. readings, music.  You'll get draft scripts along the way for you to approve.  I can attend a rehearsal (if required and within reason).  And then it's your big day!

I understand the importance of this day to you and it's my aim to help make the ceremony side of things easy for you, for you to get what you want and bring that extra magic to your special occasion so that the memory lasts a lifetime for the right reasons.

I am based in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.  I can travel across Scotland, however, locations outside of central Scotland will incur reasonable travel expenses.  I work with both opposite and same sex couples.  Please contact me for ceremonies outside of Scotland.

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I am a member of the International College of Professional Celebrants.

I invest time in continuing my professional development via the ICPC.

I am fully insured to conduct your ceremony.

I have adopted the Funeral Celebrant Accord in my work.

(+44) 0771 892 2691

gail@gailjchisholm.com