David Steer - Civil Celebrant

24/12/2024

Thinking of all the individuals and families I have been able to support within my work this year.

Try not to be too sad about those we have lost - remember, as special as Christmas is, their memories and vibrations are always with us for the other 364 days of the year.

Allow yourself to smile, and be thankful for those that still care about you.

Happy Christmas.

For Dad, Nan and Mam... 🎅🎅🎅

25/11/2024

This melts me. People are so very kind…

David, I just wanted to let you know how very pleased we are with the phenomenal funeral service you provided for our lovely Mum.

As a family are so grateful. You turned an event, which I have dreaded for as long as I can remember, into a very special celebration of a wonderful life.

At the wake afterwards, so many friends and family commented on the fact the service was so beautiful, most commenting that it was the best funeral they have ever attended.

The compliments given about your talent to deliver were amazing! We all felt so uplifted.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

04/11/2024

David
It feels very surreal but, after 2 months in the UK and waiting to go to the terminal for my flight back to Perth I finally have time to reflect.
It really has been a journey within journeys and we are so grateful that you played a part in bringing our family together, supporting a loving and living memory of our Mother, Joan.
Your presence, your reassuring manner and your beautiful, resonant voice; which delivered the words that we had chosen in memory of Mum, all created a truly beautiful, memorial service.
Thank you...

26/09/2024

Rarely lead a service here.
Things have changed for the better. Looking good.

12/09/2024

I guess I’d be in the running…. 😃🎉🕺

A reminder that nominations for this year's AOIC celebrant awards are OPEN, and we can't wait to see your entries!

Perhaps you know an AOIC member who deserves recognition?

Anyone can nominate – fellow celebrants, families and couples, funeral directors, wedding suppliers – anyone who wants to spread the word about a remarkable celebrant.

Nominations will be judged by our patrons and previous winners AOIC, with winners announced at the AOIC Awards Dinner following our members' conference on Saturday, 12th October.

If you know an AOIC celebrant who really deserves this award, please do take two minutes to complete the nomination form on our news page here, or copy and paste this link: https://independentcelebrants.com/aoic-celebrant-awards-2024-nominations-now-open/

Voting closes at 6pm on Friday 20th September 2024.

Good luck everyone!

11/09/2024

David - I just wanted to thank you for acting as Celebrant for my husband's funeral at Barry Crematorium. Most of that day is still a blank for me, but I have vague memories of the service - you were so dignified and professional and people remarked that it was a lovely service, which meant so much to me. It was important to get it right for T. Thank you once again, I couldn't have done it without all your help.

03/09/2024

Hi David.

I really don't know what to say other than "thank you" from the bottom of my heart. You led a fantastic funeral for Mum - she most definitely would have approved of you and would have had a good giggle with you. You made us feel so comfortable as a family - everything was perfect.

Tracey & Kate xx

24/08/2024

What is a Celebrant?

A celebrant is a qualified person who officiates formal ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, memorials or baby namings.

Funeral ceremonies led by a celebrant focus on the wishes, values and beliefs of the person who has died and their families, rather than the beliefs or faith of the person leading the service. As such, these ceremonies tend to be non-religious, although they may have some religious or spiritual elements.

Most funeral celebrants are professionally trained and are members of recognised organisations. Many have had other careers and bring extensive knowledge, life experiences and skills gained elsewhere to their celebrancy role.

What Does a Funeral Celebrant Do?

Celebrants can help with planning and organising a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life. They can provide guidance and advice around all elements of the ceremony and will officiate, or lead, the service on the day.

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Photo - Rahim Mastafa, Cardiff

23/08/2024

Hello David
I wanted to thank you so much for your lovely service yesterday.
Everyone said it was a very personal and lovely tribute for Dad.
Quite a few people commented that it’s changed their mind about their own funeral, and now want a Celebrant at their own farewell.
I’m so glad we got to meet you through such a dark time for our family.
Thank you, Deb.

18/08/2024

Dear David,

I want to thank you for so expertly leading the service yesterday. Your experience and humanity shone through. So many people commented on what an amazing job you did.

Our deepest gratitude.

Sarah and family

15/08/2024

Hi David

We would like to say a big thank you for the lovely service you conducted for Dad yesterday - we had so many compliments on how personal it was.
It was very professional and empathetic, and provided a sense of comfort through this tough time.
So thank you once again.

D

02/08/2024

Somewhere different today.
Beautiful gardens.