CELEBRANT CEREMONIES IN KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY, LONDON AND BEYOND

​​Hi, I'm Justine Coombs or Modern Ceremonies with Justine - an Award-Winning Kent Celebrant specialising in beautiful personal funerals and luxury weddings.​ ​Whilst I live in Kent - between Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells, my ceremony locations reach beyond Kent. I have led ceremonies in luxury venues across London, Sussex, Surrey, The Cotswolds, Europe and beyond - creating memorable celebrations of life as well as destination wedding and naming ceremonies. 
​​At Modern Ceremonies with Justine, I am contemporary in my style and outlook yet I create beautiful traditionally-inspired, relaxed ceremonies; I use modern systems for my busy clients to make your life easier and our communication more efficient thereby creating a stress-free but still a very personal ceremony. I would love to work with you to produce a stunning ceremony that truly reflects your values, beliefs and personalities. ​

A DISTINCTIVE JOYFUL CELEBRANT CEREMONY

​My celebrant-led ceremonies - whether luxury weddings, naming ceremonies, celebrations of life, funerals or memorials, are all of the highest quality, lovingly written and crafted with great attention to detail; they are contemporary, relaxed, modern and above all - memorable and talked about by all the guests (for all the right reasons)!
I have the very highest standards so that you have an amazing day and very best ceremony. I create beautiful, photogenic, memorable services of high quality and distinction all the while ensuring they are relaxed and comfortable for everyone involved.
Let's celebrate life’s milestones together - I listen, I craft the service until it is spot-on and I then articulate it with love, empathy and humour to make it memorable, remarkable and special for everyone - especially you.

LUXURY WEDDING CEREMONY - WITH JUSTINE AS YOUR CELEBRANT
I really LOVE to perform outdoor weddings in elegant settings.

The ceremony space does not have to be licenced for a celebrant wedding ceremony which means home ceremonies are possible - what a way to create new memories on the family estate!

I specialise in luxury outdoor weddings in manor houses and gardens, castles, vineyards and beautiful exclusive venues. I personalise every ceremony - to make the words really meaningful - always ensuring that the ceremony is stunning both to the ear and the eye and it totally bespoke - reflecting beautiful love stories without being slushy!
Garden Wedding in Surrey

CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE - BESPOKE FUNERALS AND MEMORIALS
As a celebrant at a funeral, celebration of life or memorial, I spend a lot of time getting to know the life stories and loves of the person we are saying goodbye to. I like to create a calm, serene but also an uplifted atmosphere, where the words are carefully researched and crafted for the life we are celebrating. I truly believe a life should be celebrated so there will be laughter as well as tears, as we remember and extol that special person. I love creating ceremonies in beautiful environments or unusual ceremonies - I have led firework ceremonies to scatter ashes, natural burials with very serene rituals, ceremonies in a theatre, castle and in a manor house garden surrounded by butterflies - there are stunning spaces away from crematoria and cemeteries to hold a beautiful ceremony without it being hurried or feeling like a number.

​I can also help you to write your own funeral or eulogy - I will make time to get to know all about you and your life and then present your words in a format that can be used when it is the time for your funeral - making life so much easier for your loved ones and creating an accurate representation of your life.​
Alternative Funeral in Kent

A MODERN BABY NAMING CEREMONY
If you want to have a ceremony much like a Christening, but without the emphasis on religion, this is maybe the ceremony you are after, to welcome a child into your family and friendship group.

Have a stunning, relaxed ceremony in a beautiful garden, hotel venue or restaurant where we welcome the newest member of the family into your community and celebrate them with your nearest and dearest. 

The process of creating the script is very straightforward for busy professional parents but the result is a gorgeous, warm, relaxed ceremony where we invite trusted friends and family to become Guideparents / Godparents for your child. We can toast the baby during the ceremony and then continue the party with food, drink and plenty of special photos.
Baby Naming in Kent

PROFESSIONAL EULOGY WRITING SERVICE
Writing a eulogy can be a tough ask - some people find it really difficult to put memories and emotions into a format that is natural and reads fluidly. I work with my clients over a video call or in person if you are local, to understand your loved one and your relationship with the person whose life you are celebrating, so that I can write the eulogy for you. Your memories will be written in a way that suits your way of speaking and reflects their life and loves.

MY CELEBRANT SERVICES

JUSTINE CREATED A PERFECT CEREMONY WHICH TRULY REFLECTED US

Justine was a fantastic addition to our wedding party. We met her during covid times, as we had been married in a private ceremony and wanted a big celebration later. From the word go, she listened carefully, asked lots of questions and recognised the importance of all the small details. She couldn't do enough for us and truly went above and beyond. Justine created a perfect ceremony which truly reflected us. We were so pleased to have her as part of our wedding day.  H & T​​

IT REALLY WAS LIKE HAVING ANOTHER FRIEND WITH US

​Justine made this an incredibly easy experience for us from the get go! She was able to get to know us and support us to write a personal, funny and romantic ceremony. Everyone at the wedding commented on how incredible the ceremony was and how much of a difference a unique speech made. It really was like having another friend with us on the day. I cannot recommend her enough as we are over the moon with the ceremony we had on the day.
​R & M

THE CEREMONY WAS BEAUTIFUL, MOVING, SAD AND UPLIFTING

Justine led the ceremony for my wife’s funeral. She was kind, empathetic and attentive to our needs. The ceremony was beautiful, moving, sad and uplifting all at the same time. What a fantastic send off we were able to give thanks to Justine. I cannot recommend her highly enough for handling such a sensitive and emotional ceremony. GC

A HEARTFELT AUTHENTIC SERVICE THAT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTERED

Justine was just fantastic in every possible way. Connecting with people in grief is a rare skill. Justine was warm, interested and relaxed me into sharing my mums story. Being able to carefully craft my mums funeral celebration, with a real balance of professionalism with emotional direction. Her empathy,  judgement and high level of competence gave me complete trust in how mums funeral would be. A heartfelt authentic service that could not have been bettered. Thank you. DB

I'M A CELEBRANT BASED IN KENT

I am a ​Celebrant based in Kent but I officiate ceremonies in Kent, East Sussex and London plus I will travel further afield too, including many destination venues - so get in touch! I will ensure that your ceremony is truly unique, engaging, heartfelt and most importantly - COMPLETELY YOURS!

​I am a member of several highly respected celebrant organisations including The Association of Independent Celebrants, which ensures I have the best ongoing continued professional development and extensive public liability insurance.

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE CEREMONY VENUES IN KENT

We have so many amazing venues in Kent - you really are spoilt for choice. Have you considered the opulent surroundings of some of Kent's finest historical houses and castles for your ceremony such as Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Chilston Park, Leeds Castle, Chiddingstone Castle, Wadhurst Castle, Eastwell Manor or hosting your wedding on your own incredible family estate?

​This is by no means an exhaustive list and if you contact me I can give you access to a curated list of exquisite venues in Kent and nearby for your wedding, vow renewal, funeral, memorial or naming ceremony!
I have led ceremonies at stunning venues in Kent but also further afield, including Coworth Park, Ascot & The Dorchester in London (which are both part of The Dorchester Group), Cornwell Manor in The Cotswolds, The Queen's House in Greenwich and Soho House in London to name a few of my favourites!
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​If you’d like to book me as your Wedding, Naming or Funeral Celebrant in Kent, London, Sussex, Surrey or a destination venue (I will travel!) - head over to my Contact Me page or arrange a call by clicking below.

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