Interpreting love, life and everything in between to develop and deliver bespoke and honest ceremonies, unbound by religion, tradition, class or culture.
About me
Hello, I’m Jac Woods and I am an independent accredited celebrant offering services across Sussex and Surrey.
I am committed to the belief that all people irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, class, culture or disability are worthy of celebration. My aim is to offer welcoming and inclusive ceremonies for the precious moments of our lives.
What I do at a glance
Naming ceremonies
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
Happy and hopeful ceremonies to celebrate a name being chosen, given, accepted and recognised, not only as babies but at various life stages. Adoption, gender expression, divorce, professional.
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
For couples looking for ways to express their unique love and commitment to each other in words and ceremony that reflect who they are and what marriage and partnership means to them.
End of life ceremonies
Weddings, civil partnerships and vow renewals
End of life ceremonies
Bespoke, personal and unique ceremonies and advanced plans to celebrate the end of life. Funeral services and memorial ceremonies that acknowledge loss, celebrate life and allow us to smile at shared memories.
Testimonials from families
"Jac has such a fabulous combination of nurture, professionalism and humour.
She made our special celebration a day to remember, for both us and our whole family. We were truly thrilled - thank you!"
"Jac’s attention to detail, patience and calmness during a heart breaking time is what is needed to make the 'Goodbye' process so much easier. Your loved one will be sure to receive a wonderful service and love and care they deserve on their final journey."
“Jac’s warmth and sincerity is so calming and peaceful right from the first time of being introduced. Her journey to becoming a Celebrant is one that will make every goodbye to a loved one unique, special and heart-warming.”
"She turned a very sad occasion into one we will cherish, remember and believe he would have been very proud of. Her gentle manner, compassion, understanding and light made the day more manageable."
"So patient, so personal. We always felt safe in your hands and you went over and above. Many thanks for your help and kindness."
"You were absolutely brilliant and the perfect person to run this for us as you understood how, as a family, we wanted this to work to make it so special."
Accredited by the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants
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