About Us
Celebrate People is built on care, compassion, and creativity. Our celebrants are here to guide you, listen to your wishes, and craft ceremonies that feel deeply personal and meaningful to all.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to honour life’s most meaningful moments with ceremonies that reflect the individuality of the people they celebrate. In doing so, we aim to create experiences that leave a lasting impression and resonate deeply with everyone involved.
Inclusive and Here For You
We believe in people – in you – above any dogma or doctrine. At life’s most significant moments, we trust you know what feels right. That’s why we’re here: to guide and support you in any way we can. Whether it’s celebrating life, offering pastoral care and counselling, or welcoming love and new beginnings, we give our all to every part of our work.
Our Organisation
As a not-for-profit, we support charities such as hospice care organisations, Toilet and Fridge Twinning, Trees for Life in Scotland, and Plan International, which focuses on girls’ education in India. In addition, guided by humanist principles, we offer spiritual care through ceremonies, chaplaincy, and pastoral support.
Our Values
Personalisation
Every ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your unique story and values.
Empathy
We listen with care and understanding, ensuring your experience feels supportive and meaningful.
Excellence
We are committed to delivering ceremonies of the highest quality, leaving lasting memories.
Our Promise
Our founders, Gerrie and Susan, campaigned tirelessly for Equal Marriage for over 20 years. On 31st December 2014, they became the first women in Scotland to marry under the new law. Since then, we’ve conducted thousands of ceremonies. Every one of our highly trained celebrants receives extensive mentoring, professional development, and regular reviews to maintain the highest standards.
We promise to put you first with a person-centred approach rooted in kindness, equality, and respect. Our team brings care, empathy, and even a touch of fun when the moment calls for it.
At Celebrate People, we live our values every day. With fairness and integrity at the heart of our work, we aim to exceed your expectations and create moments filled with love and meaning.
Our Beliefs
Unconditional Compassion
We believe in the deep bonds that connect every living being – human and animal – across the planet we share. Love and kindness are at the heart of what we do, and we celebrate these connections through person-centred interaction, care, and compassion. This commitment shines through in every part of our work, from how we communicate with others to the way we collaborate as an organisation.
Belief and Religious Harmony
We embrace belief and religious pluralism, fostering understanding and respect for all faiths and traditions. Peace in the world can grow only when people live together in harmony. Our approach reflects humanist values and beautifully blends with our expression of universal humanism.
Equality
Championing equality and diversity means celebrating each person’s individuality while promoting inclusion and acceptance. We stand proudly with the LGBTQIA+ community – including trans and non-binary people – and remain deeply committed to compassion and respect. By honouring both similarities and differences, we create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.