Colin Wilson
Funeral Celebrant
West London, including Eastcote, Ruislip, Harrow, Northwood, Pinner, Hatch End, Stanmore, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Watford and beyond including Middlesex, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
SAYING A FOND FAREWELL
Mourning a death, and saying goodbye to a person who has played an important part in our lives, is probably one of the most difficult and heartbreaking moments we will face in a lifetime.
As a professional independent funeral celebrant, let me help you through these hard times. With your help, I can create and conduct a fitting and beautiful personalised ceremony which will honour and pay tribute to your loved one.
I offer a compassionate and professional funeral celebrant service dedicated to helping families honour the lives of their loved ones. Every life is unique, and I am are here to create a ceremony that reflects the individual’s beliefs, values, and personality in a heartfelt and meaningful way.
Whether you seek a semi-spiritual, or entirely non-religious service, I work closely with families to craft a tribute that celebrates the essence of the person being remembered. My role is to guide you through this deeply personal process, offering support and understanding during a difficult time.
I will create a ceremony that not only commemorates a life but also brings comfort to those who attend. Let me help you say a fond farewell in a way that feels authentic and fitting, honouring memories while providing a space for love, reflection, and healing.
You are not alone in this journey—together, we can create a beautiful and lasting tribute.
I have been trained and certified by The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants and conduct Funeral and Memorial services in the West London area with a focus on Eastcote, Ruislip, Harrow, Northwood, Pinner, Hatch End, Stanmore, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Watford and beyond including Middlesex, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
My Services
Each service is uniquely crafted, reflecting the distinct life stories of your loved one.
Personalised
I create personalised ceremonies, ensuring each tribute reflects the life story of the deceased.
Each ceremony is lovingly tailored to reflect the individual’s life
Tributes
Celebration of life events are designed to celebrate the life journey of the departed.
Incorporating personal stories, music, and heartfelt tributes helps create an uplifting atmosphere that allows family and friends to honour the individual in a beautiful and joyful way.
Your Way
Whether you seek a non-religious or semi-religious ceremony and tribute, I am committed to providing a service that honours your beliefs and values.
I will work closely with you to ensure that the ceremony is a true reflection of your wishes.
What you can expect
Arranging a service begins with a consultation where we discuss your wishes and preferences. I will guide you through the process, assist in planning the details, and ensure every aspect reflects the life and personality of your loved one.
I am here to support you every step of the way.
Meeting with you
I will meet with you personally to discover your loved one’s life story, values, achievements. This helps me paint a portrait with words of their uniqueness, what made them so special.
Guidance sbout the service
I will explain clearly the possible structures for your service, alleviating pressure during a very challenging time.
I will help you choose music, poetry and readings, and take you through funeral service arrangements. You will see the order of service in advance, ensuring every detail aligns with your wishes.
Conducting the service
Being the welcomer and guide to ensure that your service wishes are met, creating a dignified ceremony that is a fitting memorial and celebration for your loved one.
Listening
I will seek to help you begin an important part of the grieving process: sharing memories of a loved one, through anecdotes, moments that made you proud, happy occasions, even laughter.
Write a unique, personalised Service
I will write a bespoke service and eulogy based on notes from our meeting, to celebrate your loved one’s life.
This will be exchanged in draft form, for checking and alterations. It is your words, your service; I am merely the helper.
Supporting
Checking in with you a few days after the service to see how you are
Your Questions Answered
Colin provides personalised funeral services tailored to individual needs. He listens to your family’s wishes and crafts a ceremony that honors the deceased. His guidance ensures a respectful tribute during a difficult time.
Based in the Ruislip area, Colin covers West London and surrounding areas including:
- Eastcote
- Ruislip
- Harrow
- Northwood
- Pinner
- Hatch End
- Stanmore
- Ickenham
- Uxbridge
He is flexible and willing to travel to ensure families can have their preferred location for the funeral service.
Your convenience is his priority.
Colin provides bespoke funeral services tailored to individual needs. Whether it’s a non-religious or semi-religious ceremony, he will personalise each tribute to honour the unique life of the departed. His goal is to create a memorable and fitting experience for families and friends.
Yes, Colin specialises in non-religious ceremonies that celebrate life without religious elements. These services focus on personal tributes, storytelling, and meaningful rituals that resonate with the family’s values and wishes to ensure a heartfelt and respectful tribute.
Colin also provides semi-religious ceremonies combining personal elements with spiritual traditions. This option offers families the flexibility to incorporate faith in a way that resonates with their beliefs, honouring their loved one’s memory while respecting their spiritual journey.
To begin planning, contact Colin or your Funeral Director to discuss your needs. He will guide you through the process, from initial conversations to final arrangements. Your family will receive support every step of the way.
Arranging a service begins with a consultation where we discuss your wishes and preferences.
Colin will guide you through the process, assist in planning the details, and ensure every aspect reflects the life and personality of your loved one.
Colin is here to support you every step of the way.
It’s helpful to gather information about the deceased’s life, preferences, and any specific wishes.
You can also note any meaningful stories or quotes to share, music or poems you may like to include and the names of anybody who would like to speak or perform a reading at the service.
Colin will help you organize these details into a beautiful tribute.
Personalising a tribute can be achieved through shared memories, favourite songs, or special readings.
Colin works closely with families to incorporate personal touches that truly reflect the individual’s life and personality.
Together, we create a service that feels uniquely yours.
Colin usually works directly with your Funeral Director and the celebrancy fees are included in their usual dispersement charges as part of the total funeral arrangements.
However, should you wish to engage with Colin directly, please contact him for details of his fees for your specific service wishes. This will normally be in the region of £250 inclusive of mileage (assuming the service is within a 50 mile radius of Ruislip).
If you are looking for a compassionate and professional funeral celebrant in West London, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I am here to help you create a meaningful and memorable fond farewell for your loved one.