Please note Uk government restrictions relating to COvid19 currently prevent all ceremonies except funerals. If you are planning ahead I am of course very happy to discuss future dates.

Hail and welcome

Thank you for visiting, my name is Richard.

I am a professionally trained and qualified ​Independent Celebrant and I have created Windhover Ceremonies for those who wish to mark key moments in the cycle of life, with a very personalised, meaningful and unique ceremony. There are many reasons why people seek out my help. Perhaps your love of nature and the environment influences how you relate to the world, maybe you follow an earth centred or nature spirituality. It may be that you yearn for an alternative to the sometimes limiting style of ceremonies that have historically been available.

I look forward to hearing your story.

You can get to know me better by clicking here or keep on scrolling down for information about the type of ceremonies I create. I hope you find your visit here interesting and informative, if at any time I can be of assistance to you in your search for a celebrant, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a chat. 

With all good wishes,

Richard.

Cycle of life ceremonies

BABY NAMINGS | BLESSINgs

A beautiful personalised ceremony to honour the arrival of your little one. To ceremonially give them their name and perhaps to welcome or bless them in the way of your tradition.

HAND FASTINGS | WEDDINGS

Make your special day truly unique to you. Whether a nature inspired Hand Fasting in the woods or a more familiar style Wedding ceremony at a venue, it is all about choice.

FUNERAL SERVICES

"To mourn a death, to celebrate a life, to bring comfort to the living".
A highly personal tribute that is fitting of the wishes and beliefs of both the bereaved and the person who has died.

other meaningful ceremonies

saying farewell to four
​legged family members

The loss of a loved one can be equally devastating whether they are human or animal. If your much loved companion has crossed the rainbow bridge you can contact me to discuss a fitting ceremony to mark their passing.

Ceremonies for Cleansing, Separation and Release​

Have you moved into a new space you would like blessing and cleansing? Do you need to let go of something? Are you separating from a partner. A carefully crafted yet simple ceremony can feel like a cathartic act. 

Coming of age, ceremonies for TRANSITION to adult life

Transitioning from childhood into adulthood can be a challenging time. Parents remain parents, their children still their children and yet something has changed. Let us mark this occasion, contact me to find out more. 

Professional associations and memberships

Member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, Supplier Member NAFD

Member of the Natural Death Society and Celebrant Supporter of the NDC

I support the Pagan Federation

Member of The Good Funeral Guild

Order of Bards Ovates and Druids - working towards OBOD Certificate in Funeral Celebrancy

Association of Green Funeral Directors - Associate Member