Libby McArthur
A passionate storyteller and celebrant, I create heartfelt, inclusive ceremonies that honour life’s most meaningful moments – always with warmth, depth, and a touch of humour.
Services:
Wedding Ceremonies – Funeral Ceremonies – Personal and Inclusive Life Ceremonies – Creative and Story-Led Rituals – Emotionally Supportive Ceremony Spaces – Egalitarian and Transformational Ceremonies – LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
I was born into an already large, working-class family. My father was a fireman, my mother a nurse and my older siblings’ teachers. There was a strong element of, ‘service to others’.
My desire to follow this lead has always stayed with me.
Celebrant work is a natural progression for me, from my own brand of creative storytelling onwards to the restorative power of ceremony and to the honour of being in service to others. I look forward to creating the best, most unique, personal and moving time for the people who engage my services, and hope that what we create together can be held as a cherished memory.
I was brought up with the saying,
“We’re all Jock Tamson’s Bairns.” I consider this idea “Gospel!” Since I was wee, I’ve felt inspired by the ethos behind this saying.
Its origins lie with the Reverend John Thomson {Jock Tamson} circa 1800’s who called the congregation his bairns!
As a storyteller I never quite saw myself as someone who would regularly be standing up in front of a congregation, least of all officiating at funerals and being authorised to marry folk!
However, once aware of Celebrate People I felt drawn to the philosophy in this community and working with them has proved to be all I hoped for.
I’d describe myself as a passionate storyteller, an egalitarian and someone whose motto is, “Don’t forget to laugh!”
We poor wee fragile human beings need each other to help connect, first to ourselves and to extend our Love. It seems to me we are so afraid of Love as it brings up everything unlike itself. Love becomes real when it’s shared and extended and yet it’s so easy to withhold.
I’ve been privileged to witness as a Celebrant, a coming together in these rituals, where we encourage and support each other to allow a safe space for all our feelings. Before I knew about ‘Celebrate People’, I used to wonder how on earth me and mine were going to engage in the big ceremonies of life. I am delighted to now be part of this community which lets us, and our nearest and dearest, include our personal sacred journeys on these important occasions. I believe the potent energies of these profound emotions can be the impetus for genuine transformation.
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