Celebrant Marc Lemezma - Funeral & LIfe Celebrant

17/03/2026

After conducting hundreds of funerals as a celebrant, certain songs appear again and again. They’re the pieces families return to when words aren’t quite enough.

Here are ten of the most popular songs I’ve seen chosen for funerals and celebration-of-life ceremonies. Some are traditional, some are modern, but each one has helped families honour someone they loved.

Music has a remarkable way of holding memory. Often a single song can say what an entire speech cannot.

Which song would you choose?

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After conducting hundreds of funerals as a celebrant, certain songs appear again and again. They’re the pieces families return to when words aren’t quite eno...

17/03/2026

Tea for Two Tuesday 💛

A cuppa isn’t just relaxing — it’s an invitation to connect. Sometimes people carry grief, loss, or life’s weight silently. A chat can lift a burden and remind someone they’re not alone.

Who do you know that needs to talk today? Maybe it’s you.

27/02/2026

When a life is well lived, the final goodbye should be personal.

From the first conversation to the final word of the eulogy, I am here to ensure your family feels at ease and your loved one is celebrated with authenticity.

Professional. Personal. Award-winning.

Request me by name through your funeral director, or message me here to speak directly.

24/02/2026

The End Of Grief? We often seek a final resolution to loss, but perhaps the point is simply to stay present within the silence. In that stillness, the life they lived continues to shape the person you are becoming today.

18/02/2026

I explain why making the right choice of celebrant is one of the most important decisions you'll make when planning a funeral. . Don't just take whoever is next on the list, choose the person who will actually tell the story.

Copyright Notice: All words and performance © Marc Lemezma.

13/02/2026

I often write bespoke poems for the services I lead, but this one is for the team behind the scenes.

As a celebrant, I see firsthand the "swan-like" grace it takes to keep everything running smoothly. Whether it is handling last minute changes or dealing with a literal hurricane, the professionalism of a good funeral team is something to behold.

This is the next humorous instalment in my series celebrating different trades and professions, based on Kipling’s "If."

To all the Funeral Directors, Arrangers, and Teams who keep us celebrants in line: this one is for you.

https://youtu.be/wDZJd4T_3dE

A light-hearted parody of Rudyard Kipling’s "If," created with genuine appreciation for the Funeral Directors, Arrangers, and Teams who work so diligently an...

09/02/2026

It’s National Hero Week. We often think of capes and headlines, but in my work, I see a different kind of bravery. It’s the courage to keep going after a loss. Watch my latest video to hear more about the "quiet heroes" among us. Who is your hero? Let me know in the comments.

05/02/2026

Have you something you need to talk about? Or do you know a friend who seems like they need to talk?

Today is Time to Talk Day. As a celebrant, I know that you don’t need a ceremony to make an impact—sometimes a simple "How are you, really?" is the bridge someone needs. Reach out to someone today for a five-minute chat. Listen more than you speak.

Copyright © 2026 Marc Lemezma. All rights reserved. Words and performance.

02/02/2026

Celebrating 5 years as a funeral celebrant in Maidstone with a reading of "Afterglow" by Helen Lowrie Marshall.

Performance © Marc Lemezma. "Afterglow" by Helen Lowrie Marshall. All rights reserved.

29/01/2026

In National Storytelling Week, a reminder that stories keep the people we love present. What story will people tell about you, and whose story are you carrying today?

24/01/2026

The calendar changed, but grief didn't. You haven't failed if you don't feel "new" yet. Your timeline is the only one that matters.