Helen Fenton | Funeral & Wedding Celebrant Services

Hello, I'm Helen

Award winning celebrant with years of experience and a passion for storytelling, I create ceremonies that honour your journey, celebrate your love, and offer comfort, joy, or gentle remembrance when it’s needed most. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a celebration of life, or a family milestone, I’m here to support you with warmth, guidance and a beautifully personal touch.

Meet Your Celebrant

A few words from Paula & Paul

We booked Helen for our wedding ceremony which was on 23rd August. From the initial enquiry, after chatting on the phone I knew Helen would be perfect. My instinct was spot on. An absolutely beautiful lady with the right amount of Love, fun and commitment to getting it right. We had a good laugh on the day itself with a few hiccups during the ceremony (funny ones and totally our doing, dont mention sand haha). I would highly recommend Helen in a heartbeat. We loved her. You wont be disappointed if you choose Helen. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

Paul & Paula Leach xxx

If you’re at the stage of wondering how your ceremony might feel — or simply wanting to talk things through — you’re very welcome to get in touch. You don’t need to have decisions made or plans in place yet. Just a conversation, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Funerals

Honouring those we’ve lost with ceremonies that reflect who they were, and the life they lived. Through carefully chosen words, stories, and moments of remembrance, the ceremony is shaped to feel respectful, personal, and true — offering comfort in a way that feels right for you and those gathered. This might include a favourite poem, a saying they were known for, or gentle details that help people remember them as they were — held with care, and without pressure.

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Weddings

From small, intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, I create wedding ceremonies that reflect your story in a way that feels natural and personal. There’s space for warmth and laughter, quiet moments, and the details that matter to you — the shared history, the people you love, and the moments that feel unmistakably yours. It might be a gentle pause as vows are spoken, a tear quietly wiped away, or a moment of laughter as a familiar story is shared. However it unfolds, your ceremony is shaped with care so it feels settled, meaningful, and true to you.

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Vow Renewals

Vow renewals offer a meaningful way to pause, reflect, and honour your commitment to one another. Together, we can create a ceremony that feels settled and personal — shaped around where you’ve been, what you’ve shared, and what this moment means to you now.

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Naming

A naming ceremony offers a gentle way to welcome a child and acknowledge their place within your family. Together, we can create a thoughtfully held ceremony that reflects your values and the love that surrounds them — shaped with care, and without expectation.

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Most couples who find their way here aren’t looking for something scripted or impersonal. They want a ceremony that feels like them — one that reflects their story, their values, and the life they’ve lived together so far.

I take the time to listen. To understand what matters to you, how you want your ceremony to feel, and what you want your guests to remember. From there, I shape a ceremony that feels natural, personal, and thoughtfully held — never rushed, never copy-and-paste.

Some couples arrive with lots of ideas. Others arrive with a feeling and not much else. Both are completely welcome. My role is to guide the process calmly, offering suggestions where helpful, and space where it’s needed.

The ceremonies I create are warm and grounded, with room for laughter, quiet moments, and genuine connection. Words are chosen with care, and nothing is included unless it feels right for you.

Above all, couples choose to work with me because they want to feel supported — by someone who will stand steady beside them, take their ceremony seriously, and hold the moment with confidence and care.

"Helen was absolutely amazing! She created a ceremony that was personal and full of joy. So many guests commented on how beautiful it was." – Hannah

What a celebrant-led ceremony offers

How we'll work together

An initial conversation
We’ll begin with a relaxed conversation — a chance to talk about you, your story, and what you’re hoping your ceremony will feel like. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out.

Time to explore your ideas
As we continue, we’ll gently shape your ceremony together. You can share as much or as little as you like, and I’ll offer guidance, ideas, and reassurance along the way.

Your ceremony script
I’ll write a personalised ceremony script, thoughtfully crafted around you. We’ll take time to refine it together, so it feels settled, natural, and completely yours.

Your wedding day
On the day itself, I’ll lead your ceremony with warmth and calm, holding the space so you can be fully present in the moment.

Helen was absolutely amazing! She created a ceremony that was personal, heartfelt, and full of joy. So many guests commented on how beautiful it was. Thank you very much!
Hannah Piper-Simmonds
Beautiful Wedding Ceremony

Helen was a huge support in creating a small intimate service at The Devonshire Arms in Skipton, Yorkshire in March. From talking through our preferred wording and hymns and steering our guests via some light hearted instructions, the celebration flowed beautifully and had a very spiritual feel for a civil ceremony with an older couple. Thank you so much, Sarah and Jonathan
Sarah Fenton
A Huge Recommendation

Helen of Love and Life Ceremonies arranged a beautiful ceremony for our special day. The experience was seamless and heartfelt. Our guests loved it too.
Alex Johnson
Happy Client

The ceremony was flawlessly beautiful, exceeding all my expectations. Heartfelt thanks to Helen, Love and Life Ceremonies for creating a magical day.
Emma Robinson
Bride

Helen crafted a touching and memorable ceremony. It was truly a day to treasure. Exceptional work from Love and Life Ceremonies.
Michael Thompson
Groom

Love and Life Ceremonies created a lovely ceremony that I will always remember fondly. Helen's professionalism and kindness shone through.
Sophia Clarke
Mother of the Bride

Thank you, Helen, for creating a beautiful and intimate ceremony for us. Our family and friends were deeply touched and said they'd never seen a ceremony like it.
Sarah and Joe P.
Newlyweds

Helen created such a heartfelt and stunning ceremony for our wedding day. Her attention to detail and warm presence made the day unforgettable. We had the most fabulous day
Sarah W.
Bride

Helen created such a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that perfectly captured our love story. It was a moment we'll cherish forever.
Sophia Davis
Bride

Perfect service, a very fitting send off for my Dad. Helen captured all our thoughts a memories and was able to compose a fitting eulogy for Dad.
Jacqui Stockwell
Perfect

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Every ceremony I create is written with care and attention to what matters most — whether that’s telling a love story, honouring a life, or marking a meaningful family moment. The words are never reused or rushed. They’re shaped around your story, your people, and the moment you’re in — held with thoughtfulness and respect.

Love & Life Ceremonies