Bespoke civil funeral ceremonies across North & East Yorkshire
Offering heartfelt memorial services to honour your loved ones. Our commitment is to provide a respectful, personal, and meaningful ceremony that reflects their legacy.
Our bespoke, non-religious funeral ceremonies are designed to encapsulate the essence of your loved ones, ensuring each ceremony is personal, meaningful, and deeply respectful.
Meet Ian
Welcome, and thank you for visiting
I’m Ian Campbell Smith
a qualified civil funeral celebrant offering bespoke ceremonies across North & East Yorkshire. I’m here to help you honour your loved one with dignity, warmth, and compassion.
With a background in public service and a mature presence, I provide calm guidance and support during difficult times.
“It is a privilege to work with people during their most difficult times.”
After speaking at my wife’s funeral and others close to me, I realised how powerful words can
be in moments of deep loss.
That experience led me to train as a funeral celebrant - it’s a calling, not just a role.
I know how difficult it can be to find the words.
My aim is to help you express your memories with honesty, care, and respect.
Why I Do This Work
How I Can Help
What I offer:
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Bespoke funeral ceremonies
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Memorials and ash scatterings
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Music and poetry suggestions
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Tribute writing and ceremony planning
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Impartial guidance throughout the process
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Collaborative work with your chosen funeral director
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Full public liability insurance and DBS checked
How my process works
I craft the ceremony
A bespoke tribute based on your thoughts & memories.
Experience and Credentials
Professional and Personal Background:
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Alongside being a celebrant, I am also a professional funeral director. My background includes service in the Royal Air Force, time as a Police Officer, and work across public and agricultural sectors. I’m a confident public speaker with a calm, empathetic manner - supported by decades of real-world experience.
I’m involved in veteran support and local charities, and when I’m not working, I enjoy motorcycling, walking, and reading.
Speak with me
In your home or at the funeral director's office.
On the day
I guide and officiate with professionalism.
