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Jon Matson-Higgins

Name: Jon Matson-Higgins
Address: Broadgate, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6DB, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01775580026

Description
I was born and raised in Peterborough and moved to London in 1992, whereby I worked in a demanding high-profile management role. This lifestyle with time took a toll upon my wellbeing and health; an all too familiar story these days.

Owing to this I chose to give up my life and career in London. Moving to Brighton to strengthen a fresh, relaxed, and peaceful lifestyle by the sea whilst cherishing my time with family and friends. I love living by the sea and upon the edge of the South Downs National Park and have found this incredibly calming and re-energising.

Prior to moving to London, I trained as a nurse and very quickly realised this route was not for me. In addition, I pursued training as a complementary therapist at Peterborough City College, evolving to holding the position of Principal and Senior tutor up until January 2021. During my time within nursing and complementary therapies, I have heavily specialised in palliative and end-of-life care. In addition to proudly having ceremonial experience of a number of years as the verger at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden. Thus, attending and participating in many weddings and funerals and services as such. In 2024, I took the decision to move back to Lincolnshire to be closer to my family.

I am a full-time, experienced, and qualified ordained non-denominational minister and celebrant. I hold the following qualifications.

Non-denominational ministry training. For further information on my non-denominational ministry, please click here.
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funerals Celebrancy,
NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Naming and Couples Ceremonies,
NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy,
Level 3 Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling,
Level 2 diploma in Safeguarding.

I am a registered member of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). Please click here for further information. By means of such, I am a member of the Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the Wedding Celebrancy Commission (WCC).

I have adopted The Celebrant Accord as set by the Funeral Celebrancy Council.

I am a registered supporter of Dying Matters.