Richard Spedding - Humanist wedding, vow renewal & funeral celebrant

Richard Spedding - Humanist wedding, vow renewal & funeral celebrant Humanists UK accredited funeral and wedding celebrant covering the Lancashire, mainly Fylde, area and beyond.

🌟 Celebrating the Life of Suzanne Leadbetter 🌟Today, we celebrated the incredible Suzanne Leadbetter, a true legend of C...
04/12/2025

🌟 Celebrating the Life of Suzanne Leadbetter 🌟

Today, we celebrated the incredible Suzanne Leadbetter, a true legend of Chatsworth Avenue and a beloved figure in Fleetwood.

I reached out, as I always do, to her daughter, Tracy, for permission to share this tribute, and her joy was so evident as she, her sisters Jeanette and Nicola and brother Stephen, are so immensely proud of their mother.

The Funeral Director, Angela from J T Byrne Funeral Directors, was equally touched by Tracy's response and wanted, as usual, to be tagged in this post to highlight our wonderful teamwork to make sure Suzanne had the perfect send-off .

Suzanne was a vibrant presence, well known for often blasting out her favorite tunes, such as ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor, in her front garden on Chatsworth Avenue.

She would spend equally as much time in her charming back garden, home to 16 delightful gnomes all paraded in a row!

With her fiancé Billy, they seemed to be on a quest for the longest engagement in Fleetwood history! They were such a happy couple as many photos during a Visual Tribute ably showed.

Beyond her family, Suzanne played a nurturing role at Fleetwood Nautical Campus, ensuring that students not only had their meals but also the support they needed as they transitioned to life away from home.

Chatsworth Avenue and Fleetwood will forever feel her absence. Suzanne, you are deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew you. 💖

Families are always my number 1 priority- so it’s lovely to receive a review like this (especially when it relates to a ...
02/12/2025

Families are always my number 1 priority- so it’s lovely to receive a review like this (especially when it relates to a fellow Leeds fan 💙🧡).

30/11/2025

🎉✨ I’m lucky to receive so many wonderful compliments as a wedding celebrant, but this one I received at yesterday’s ceremony, truly tops the list!

When I explained that my vow renewal ceremonies are just as personal as my weddings, we came up with a plan to capture the essence of their love story.

It’s moments like these that remind me why I love what I do!

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🌟 What a day! The ‘Spedding Wedding’ team wasn’t just conducting a wedding yesterday – we were part of the magic! 💍✨Hann...
30/11/2025

🌟 What a day! The ‘Spedding Wedding’ team wasn’t just conducting a wedding yesterday – we were part of the magic! 💍✨

Hannah and Iain's wedding at Aldwark Manor Estate near Boroughbridge was simply enchanting.

It was a delight to reconnect with former colleagues from North Yorkshire police and meet so many wonderful family members and friends.

A huge shoutout to the amazing Sam, who took such great care of us throughout the day – a true hospitality star in the making! 🌟

We wrapped up the night with a lively Ceilidh. I might not have nailed the moves, but I sure had fun freestyling! 😂

Mixing business with pleasure never felt so good. Cheers to love and unforgettable moments and thank you so much for inviting us Hannah and Iain.

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Today, we gathered at Carleton Crematorium to celebrate the life of Jack Ganley, who reached out to me four years ago to...
28/11/2025

Today, we gathered at Carleton Crematorium to celebrate the life of Jack Ganley, who reached out to me four years ago to plan ahead for this very moment.

The crematorium was full of love and laughter for Jack, as I read out his heartfelt preplanned tribute.

I shared stories about Jack's remarkable journey, especially his dedication to the Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre on Hornby Road, where he not only played the piano for dance lessons but also inspired countless students through drama lessons.

Richard Darbourne, the centre's honorary patron, beautifully articulated how Jack's positive influence, alongside his wife Beryl, impacted on many of the centre’s pupils.

It was truly an honour to meet Jack and to be entrusted with his farewell alongside Blackpool Co-op Funeralcare.

His legacy will undoubtedly live on at Whittaker’s through his family, and the cherished memories he created.

Thank you, Jack, for everything that you and wife Beryl did for the local Blackpool Community. . 💖

28/11/2025

My ‘Two Funerals and a Wedding’ weekend with a nice trip back to Yorkshire!

🌟 Remembering Phil Davies 🌟Yesterday, we gathered at Pleasington Crematorium in Blackburn to celebrate an extraordinary ...
27/11/2025

🌟 Remembering Phil Davies 🌟

Yesterday, we gathered at Pleasington Crematorium in Blackburn to celebrate an extraordinary life.

Phil Davies truly packed every moment in his 61 years with incredible meaning and purpose— his impressive careers with Lancashire Police and the England Cricket, along with a degree in Chemical Engineering, barely scratch the surface of his legacy.

In my tribute, I shared stories that highlighted his passion for sports and the impact he had on so many in his personal and professional lives, including touching tributes from the ECB and the England's Barmy Army and many tales from his policing days.

I also spoke of how loved he was by his parents and sister, who made sure Phil had the perfect start to his life, including his passion for cricket and other sports and identifying his academic talent.

It was a poignant moment when his son Jarvis spoke on behalf of himself and his sister Kitty, leading to Phil’s wife Jane, who delivered a beautifully moving reflection on their life wonderful life together.

It meant such a lot to me that Phil requested me to take his funeral, and also his former traffic colleague Simon from The Alty Funeral Service perfectly managed all the arrangements.

Phil, you will be missed but never forgotten. ❤️

I always find it heartwarming how families are so keen for me, obviously with their consent, to place tributes to their ...
25/11/2025

I always find it heartwarming how families are so keen for me, obviously with their consent, to place tributes to their loved ones on my page.

Today, I want to take a moment to honour the incredible Marjorie Lester—a true force of nature and proud matriarch of five generations!

Marj spent her entire life in the Preston area, leaving a lasting mark at Woodburns Bakery in Penwortham with her unique customer service style.

She faced life's challenges with admirable resilience, but it was her family that brought her the greatest joy.

The deep love she had for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was so evident.

As usual, a pleasure to work alongside one of my locals aupportive funeral directors, this time Neal Buckley Funerals.

Marj will be dearly missed by so many. 💖

Feeling the ❤️ 🧡 ❤️
25/11/2025

Feeling the ❤️ 🧡 ❤️

20/11/2025

It’s always important for Funeral Directors to appropriately match celebrants to families. Whilst I have different styles it seems this is one I’m mainly known for - along with my love of sport, especially football, and music!

🌺 This cool dude is the Hawaiian Israel Kamakawiw’ole! 🎶 I absolutely love it when families request his beautiful versio...
19/11/2025

🌺 This cool dude is the Hawaiian Israel Kamakawiw’ole! 🎶

I absolutely love it when families request his beautiful version of ‘Over the Rainbow.’

Not only does he, like myself, have a voice that brings magic to the song, but I also enjoy the challenge of pronouncing his name! 😄 Give it a listen; it’s a true gem! 🌈✨

🌟 Yesterday, we celebrated the life of Arthur Parkinson, which included a wonderful visual tribute. I always encourage f...
19/11/2025

🌟 Yesterday, we celebrated the life of Arthur Parkinson, which included a wonderful visual tribute.

I always encourage families to include a set of 20 photos that play alongside reflective music. It truly brings to life the stories and personality I shared in my tribute.

Arthur’s photos reflected his joyful spirit, with many capturing his happy, contented smile.

He had good reason to constantly smile as he was deeply loved by his wife Shirley, sons Steven and Andrew, grandchildren Jack, Oliver, Alice, Sean, and Paul, daughters in law Karen and Debbie and his great-grandchildren Jude, Serena, Indy, and Roxy.

A heartfelt thank you to Claire from C. T. Hull Funeral Service trusting me to honour Arthur’s memory, especially as he was such a close family friend. 💖

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