Jason Lightoller BSc(Hons) DipHE

Hello, my name is Jason Lightoller and I am your Civil Funeral Celebrant serving London and Southern Counties There is something deeply unique and personal in all of us. Every life – be it long or short - has a story to tell, and it’s the way this story is told that makes a truly meaningful ceremony for the person who has passed on. There is only one chance to get the ceremony right, and this is where I will be able to help you. I am professionally trained, accredited and certified by the United Kingdom Society of Celebrants (UKSOC). I carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance as well as an enhanced DBS clearance. I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and the Association of Independent Celebrants Aside from my work as a Funeral Celebrant I am also a Registered General Nurse and a Midwife, and I have spent more than 32 years working in various capacities in the Health Service including front line ambulance work. I am also a Listening Volunteer with the Samaritans. Facing grief is one of the most difficult things we can experience in our lifetime, and in my Health Service roles I have been privileged to be able to help families and friends through their darkest moments when they have lost their nearest and dearest – ranging from babies that have been born asleep right through to people very senior in years. It will be an absolute privilege to be able to help you through these difficult times to create a truly bespoke ceremony for your loved one. I will support and guide you through the whole process to make sure that the ceremony is as unique as the life it is reflecting. You may wish to have a non-religious ceremony, or you are free to include some elements from a particular faith, for instance prayers or readings. At our initial meeting I will encourage you to share stories, anecdotes, and memories about your loved one. This will help me to understand the person's character, interests, and values. We will also talk about your wishes for the ceremony, including the tone, style and any specific elements you wish to include. Typically this will be at your home or another place of your choosing, perhaps another friend or relative’s home. You can have somebody else present should you wish.