Your Funeral Celebrant
As your Chichester based funeral celebrant, I create and deliver modern funeral services and bespoke life celebrations in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and beyond by
stepping away from the norm!
Hi, I’m Caroline James
If you are seeking a highly acclaimed, creative yet compassionate funeral celebrant or celebration of life host in Sussex, Surrey or Hampshire or even beyond, you might just have found the right page!
My Testimonials may offer you more of an insight into my work as a well-regarded funeral celebrant.
Funeral celebrant for Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire
You don’t have to follow the crowd.

Funeral Celebrant Chichester & Beyond
– Crafting Memorable Celebration of Life Ceremonies
Funeral Celebrant and Celebration of Life Host – working with you to create joyful yet compassionate and respectful farewell ceremonies
The Possibilities are Endless
Creativity doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact this option can prove to be less costly depending, of course on your choices.
Just email or phone me for some advice and costings.
As an example I offer the following services:
Creating and officiating a standard funeral ceremony at a local crematorium or cemetery costs £240
(A fuel levy may be necessary if your venue is further away than 1 hour)
I can act as the host celebrant at your celebration of life party or wake. This will leave you to chat with your guests and leave me to ensure things go to plan.
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Funeral Celebrant Fees
Please note :- The following list represents the fees for my time and creativity alone and does not include the cost of any other services such as funeral directors, cremations, burials, venues, musicians, catering or all other ancillary additions.
- Celebrant led Private chapel service (for up to 10 people) usually lasting half an hour. £240
- Standard, Celebrant led cremation service £240
- Creating and officiating a full Celebration of Life service: meeting the family, sourcing the venue, writing the service, officiating the ceremony and hosting the event costs £350
A full detailed quote will be provided prior to engagement.
- Natural Burial. Celebrant led, graveside service £250.
- Bespoke memorial event organised and officiated by me. £350.
All other services, travel expenses, entertainment, cost of venues, catering etc will be additional where I will obtain quotes on your behalf and take your instruction.
All fees quoted above will be payable In full at least two weeks prior to the meeting or occasion.