James Terry - Civil Celebrant

23/11/2025

23/11/2025

22/11/2025

Local Huddersfield based Funeral Celebrant.

Experienced and Qualified.

Request my services by name at your chosen Funeral Directors, or book directly.

Serving West Yorkshire, Barnsley and North Sheffield.

07816975466
jamesterrycelebrant@outlook.com
www.jamesterrycelebrant.co.uk

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Don't hesitate to get in touch for a no obligation chat.

21/11/2025

National Funeral Celebrant Day.

Just a little ramble... ❤️

20/11/2025

A beautiful service to commemorate and celebrate the life of a man who was loving and caring in his own stoic way.

Words of tribute from his daughter added a personal touch to follow the lead tribute. James Blunt with 'Monsters' played us in- a powerful song indeed.

He has certainly left footprints and those footprints say he was here and that his life made a difference to those around him.

Thank you to Chris Firth, our Funeral Director and the team from Hammerton's supporting him today.
Conducted with grace and care as always.

20/11/2025

Yesterday it was 'Adios Amigo' indeed!

Hailing from Camden Town, but living in Yorkshire for decades. Rhyming slang was part of his dialect. Except, he never rhymed.....just singular cockney words!

A small intimate gathering to celebrate a life of a 92 years. Miraculous, it could be said, as at 30 he was told he wouldn't see passed 50 due to having a kidney removed. He out lived the surgeon who gave that prognosis!

Thank you to our Funeral Director, Hannah, and the Hammerton's team supporting her- John, Steve, Steve and Chris.

19/11/2025

A life lived fully and with adventure! A happy marriage spanning 62 years was integral too.

He served in the RAF, owned a fish shop and was a pub landlord too at one time.

As his son put it.... if it flew, grew or had a jockey on his back, then his dad was into it!

Thank you to Caz and the team for their care of the family.

19/11/2025

From Ireland to Halifax, with some time spent living in Filey. A proud Irish man without doubt.

A real character, who liked a pint or five, a flutter on the gee gees and spending time with family and friends.

We bookended the tribute with music, with 'The Power of Love' by Jennifer Rush being adjoined by a reel of photographs.

The love for him could be felt deeply today.

Rest in peace P.

Thank you to Steve, and the whole Emotions team for ensuring the service went smoothly and with compassion.

18/11/2025

West Yorkshire is a fair way from Tipperary. The Irish county where she hailed from and the Killarney Singers played us out with their version of the song in reference.

Whilst one of her favourite songs adjoined our reflection period, her two children lit candles for mum. One either side of her. A beautiful and emotive moment. The song being 'Sacrifice' by Elton John.

Thank you to our Funeral Director, Shaun Thorpe and the team supporting from BJ Melia and Sons- David, Simon and Mick. The family were looked after to the utmost as always.

17/11/2025

Sometimes we know a star, without meeting them. Today's lady was just that. She shined brightly for 65 years.

A wonderful mum, a doggie mum and a charitable soul.

Lived life fully- rallies through Europe to Mongolia in a Citroën 2CV, adopting dogs from Romania and being a family centred lady- 💯.

Thank you to Craig and the team supporting him from Hammerton's.

15/11/2025

Hello everyone,

With nearly 60 new followers over the last 9 days, I thought I'd do a brief(ish) post about who I am and what I offer. Some of you may have seen my work, others may have not. Thank you for following this page.

🌟 Experienced and Qualified- having undertaken training worth the paper its written on - NOCN L3 Certificate. Currently taking the steps to attain the highest level qualification available. L4 Advanced Practice Funeral Celebrancy Diploma.

🌟 Nearing 750 funeral services under my belt. Experience brings a wealth of knowledge, flexibility and adaptability. Quality, care and compassion are at the heart of what I do.

🌟 Member of a professional association- The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC).

🌟 Coming from a professional background- that of a secondary school teacher, having had roles in both pastoral and academic leads.

🌟 Reviews and testimonials that are verifiable and hold substance. My Google reviews come from a range of services officiated. Not one service generating several. Representing breadth and depth to my experience.

🌟Contribution to the world of celebrancy on a national level. Involved in published work to support taking celebrancy into the classroom. Sharing and using my story and journey to support and influence others through podcast productions.

🌟 Award winning- Runner-Up in the AOIC Awards 2024 in the category 'Outstanding Funeral Celebrant' and Winner in the AOIC Awards 2025 in the category 'Outstanding Contribution to Celebrancy'.

🌟 Primarily a funeral celebrant, but relish opportunities to lead weddings, vow renewals and naming ceremonies.

🌟 Huddersfield based and frequently seen at crematoria, cemeteries and other venues across West Yorkshire, Barnsley and North Sheffield.

🌟 Tailored, personalised, clearly delivered with character and appropriate tone.

🌟 jamesterrycelebrant@outlook.com
🌟 07816975466
🌟 www.jamesterrycelebrant.co.uk

If you ever require my services, please do not hesitate to get in touch or request me through your local funeral director.

14/11/2025

A wonderful arrival for a much loved gentleman. A biker arrival for a proper biker! ❤️