Alex Collis Celebrant

05/03/2026

We live our lives in colour, so why not say goodbye the same way? 🌈

Come and get mortal with me on Saturday April 11th at The Museun of Cambridge as we explore how you can plan your ideal farewell. Leave feeling informed, confident and inspired 🌻

Talking about death doesn’t need to be scary… it can be surprisingly joyful, and it’s something we should all be doing.

A gentle, guided workshop with tea and cake - and a goody bag with everything you need to record your wishes.

Ticket prices start from £20, although there are fully funded places available (and pay it forward options) 🎟️ Check out the link in my bio or scan the QR code to book your place 📲

03/03/2026

Being a celebrant isn’t ‘just’ about leading ceremonies. Of course that’s important, but it’s just one part of what I do.

There are also all the bits you don’t see…and it starts here, in my office and writing room.

This space is so important to me, and I love it 🌻 🌈

Which is lucky, because I spend a lot of time here. Reading, thinking, planning, writing… and rewriting.

Sooo… I thought I’d share a bit about what things look like behind the scenes, and where I get my creative inspiration from.

The little piece of wood is from the field where my dad is buried and, sitting on top of it, is a bit of wool from one of the sheep that sometimes graze there .

When I’m thinking about or writing a ceremony, I find it really soothing to hold them and feel their textures to help centre myself 🐑 🌳

I’ve shelves full of books to turn to for inspiration, but the most special ones are shown in the first photo… because those are ones written by people whose funerals I’ve led. Ft. the beautiful teacup I was given after one of my earliest funerals 🫖

Also ft. my beautiful vase;, emotional support bat crocheted by 🦇 memento mori 💀 and the beans from my friend Dave’s funeral that I need to plant soon!

What do you surround yourself with for inspiration? 💭

27/02/2026

I had a whole other post lined up today. But waking up to such hopeful political news from Denton and Gorton, which feels - just like the resistance we’ve been seeing in Minneapolis - like a c***k of light in what’s been such a dark, hateful time…

So, I decided to post this instead.

Because the world this morning feels just a little bit more hopeful.

Kindness has been on my mind for much of this week, and it’s been a theme in both of the farewells that I’ve led. I’ve also experienced real kindness from grieving families.

Here’s to more kindness, and putting that energy out into the world - and into each other’s lives 🌻🌈

And no, I don’t think twice about posting politics on my celebrant page. It’s part of who I am as a celebrant, and a humanist.

18/02/2026

I’m working on a new project involving death, dying and food memories - and I need your help! What are your favourite food memories with a friend or family member who’s died?

Tonight’s dinner for the algorithm!

13/02/2026

📣 GET YOUR TICKETS ASAP! 📣

Tomorrow is the last day of our fundraiser and 🎟️ there’s over 50 amazing prizes to be won! Honestly, there are so many I struggled to fit them all in, like one of those memory games when you have to remember what was on the tray…

Here’s what you need to know!

➡️ Enter at . Tickets start at £10 and you could win…

💍Jewellery and accessories

📸 Photography and videography sessions for weddings, business, individuals, families and couples

🤵Wedding wear, gowns, suits and veils by amazing designers

🎂Cakes and chocolates

💐Wedding flowers, bouquets for the home and dried flowers

🖼️ Artwork

🤝Celebrant ceremonies

🪅Wedding decor like banners and piñatas

And so much more!

👋🏽Let’s raise as much as we possibly can for .humanity and Gazan newly wed couple Sama & Khalil and their families.

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04/02/2026

23/01/2026

Couldn’t resist 💥

22/01/2026

So very true. A big part of this work is creating those safe spaces, and marking the end of journeys - and the start of new ones.

17/01/2026

Just a quick heads up that unfortunately I’ve had to cancel tomorrow’s Grief Walk. Do look out for February and March events, it would be great to have you there!