I'm Claire, a celebrant in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, creating wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, funerals, celebrations of life and naming ceremonies across both counties and North London.
You'll find my ceremony prices below, along with what's included and a little more about each service.
When you're ready to chat please do get in touch.
Ceremony Prices at a Glance
Wedding Ceremonies
From £450
Vow Renewal Ceremonies
From £250
Funeral Ceremonies
From £270
Celebration of Life & Memorial Ceremonies
From £250
Naming Ceremonies
£350
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Wedding Celebrant Prices Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
Your Wedding Ceremony. From £450.
Your ceremony is a significant part of your wedding day and choosing a celebrant that will take care of you in this huge life moment is so very important.
I often describe it as an investment not in the mechanics of a an exchange fo words … but in an experience, having a professional create something unique for you and your guests to enjoy, bring emotions and maybe fun and laughter. As a professional wedding celebrant in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, I create magical ceremonies for couples who want something written specifically for them rather than a standard script with their names dropped into the gaps. We'll talk about you, how you met, the people and stories that belong in the ceremony and how you want it to feel. Then we build it. Your ceremony can include personal vows, your story, readings, music, family and friends, children, cultural traditions, symbolic elements and whatever else makes sense for the two of you.
Every couple is different, which is why I offer three wedding ceremony packages to suit a range of styles, budgets, and levels of support. Whether you're looking for a beautifully simple ceremony or a fully bespoke experience with all the personal touches, there's a package designed for you.
Essentials Package: £450 (a ceremony of about 15 minutes)
Personalised Package: £600 (a ceremony of up to 25 minutes)
Signature Package: £900 (a ceremony of up to 45 minutes)
I'd love to hear about your plans and help you choose the package that's the perfect fit for your day. Get in touch to find out more.
Want the full wedding details? My brochure has everything you need.
Vow Renewal Celebrant Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
Do it all again. But this time, your way. From £250.
There are plenty of reasons to renew your vows. A milestone anniversary. A significant chapter in your marriage. A chance to celebrate with the people who weren't there the first time. A smaller ceremony after a huge wedding. A bigger celebration after a tiny one. Or no particular reason whatsoever beyond deciding that you'd quite like to.
A vow renewal ceremony in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire can be as simple or elaborate as you want. There are no legal formalities to complete and no compulsory wording. You can return to somewhere important, gather everyone at a favourite venue, hold the ceremony in your garden or make the vow renewal part of a larger anniversary celebration.
I offer the same ceremony packages as my wedding services, with the addition of a fourth option: the Foundation Package. This is a simpler, more affordable choice featuring a pre-written ceremony script that can be adapted to reflect your wishes. If you're unsure which package is right for you, let's have a chat and find the best fit for your needs.
Foundation Package: £250
Funeral Celebrant Pricing Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
Funeral Ceremonies. From £270.
If you're arranging a funeral, price is probably only one of a fairly long list of things you suddenly need to think about.
I work as a funeral celebrant in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, creating and leading funeral ceremonies for families across both counties. We start with a conversation about the person who has died. Not simply dates and facts. The relationships that mattered. Their personality. Their stories. The things they loved. The things everyone remembers. The details that make people immediately recognise the person being talked about. From there, I write and structure the funeral ceremony.
Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming, which is why I offer compassionate support every step of the way. My fee includes meeting with you and your family, discussing the service in detail, writing a bespoke ceremony, and delivering it on the day.
I can:
- Write and deliver the entire service on your behalf
- Include tributes, readings, and memories shared by family and friends
- Offer suggestions for poems, readings, and music
- Support you with photo tributes and other personal touches
- Ensure the service reflects your loved one's life and personality
Funeral Service: £270
Funeral Service + Graveside Burial: £320
Ceremony Planning: £200
Help to plan your own funeral or memorial ceremony in advance, so your wishes are known and your family has clarity when the time comes.
I work as a funeral celebrant across Hertfordshire, including St Albans, Hertford, Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford, Watford, Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City, as well as throughout Bedfordshire. Discover my funeral ceremonies.
Celebration of Life Ceremony Costs
Memorials & celebrations of life in Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire. From £250.
A celebration of life gives you a different kind of freedom. It doesn't have to happen at a crematorium. It doesn't have to take place immediately after someone dies. And it doesn't have to follow the structure of a traditional funeral.
I create celebration of life ceremonies in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, including ceremonies held after direct cremation. You might gather in a garden. A woodland. A hotel. A favourite pub. A village hall. A family home. Somewhere that meant something to the person. Or simply somewhere that feels right for bringing everyone together.
Whether you're planning a formal farewell or a relaxed celebration of life in a garden surrounded by family and friends, I will create a ceremony that feels right for you.
From a simple, heartfelt service to a full afternoon of remembrance and celebration, I can provide as much or as little support as you need. Fees start from £250 for the writing and delivery of a bespoke ceremony, with additional planning and event support available.
Please get in touch to discuss your wishes and how I can help create a meaningful tribute to your loved one.
What about direct cremation? Choosing direct cremation in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire does not mean you cannot have a ceremony. It simply separates the cremation from the gathering. That can give you time to bring family together, choose a meaningful location and create a memorial or celebration of life without the same immediate time pressure.
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On a birthday or anniversary.
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Or whenever feels appropriate.
Naming Ceremony Prices Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
Welcome them properly. £350.
Naming ceremonies are a lovely way to welcome a child into your family and community without needing a religious ceremony.
They can be held for babies, older children, adopted children, stepchildren or to mark families coming together. And because a naming ceremony has no legal format, there is plenty of freedom over what happens. You might include parents, grandparents, siblings, godparents or guideparents. There can be promises, readings, music, family traditions or symbolic elements. I create naming ceremonies across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, including ceremonies at home, in gardens, at venues and as part of a larger family celebration.
Whether welcoming a newborn, celebrating an adoption, or recognising stepchildren becoming part of your family, a naming ceremony creates a meaningful opportunity to honour this special chapter in your lives.
As your celebrant, I'll create a relaxed yet elegant ceremony that reflects your family's story, values, and hopes for the future.
£350
What Does a Celebrant Ceremony Cost?
And what are you actually paying for?
A celebrant fee isn't simply the price for the time you see me standing at the front. A wedding ceremony itself lasts around 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the package, but a substantial amount of the work happens before anybody takes their seat.
For weddings and vow renewals, that includes getting to know you, planning, writing, helping with vows and readings, refining the ceremony and preparing everything for the day.
For funerals and celebrations of life, it means taking the time to listen to family members, understand the person being remembered, gather stories and information and turn all of that into a ceremony.
There is writing.
Preparation.
Meetings.
Emails.
Planning.
Travel.
And then the ceremony itself.
So when you're comparing celebrant prices in Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire, look at what is actually included as well as the figure at the top.
Are There Any Additional Costs?
Let's keep this simple.
Your quoted price will clearly explain what is included. The only additional charge is for travel outside my usual area, which is charged at 45p per mile.
I’ll tell you about any additional cost before you book. No surprise extras afterwards.
How Do I Book Claire for My Ceremony?
Start with a message.
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For weddings and vow renewals, send me:
Your names. Ceremony date. Venue or location. The ceremony you're interested in.
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For funerals and celebrations of life
Tell me what arrangements have already been made and the best way to reach you.
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For naming ceremonies
Send me your preferred date, location and a little about what you are planning.
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Then
I'll confirm my availability, explain the next step and answer any questions.
Celebrant Pricing FAQ
How much does a wedding celebrant cost in Hertfordshire?
My wedding ceremonies start from £450. The price includes a discovery call, a pre-written ceremony personalised with your details, one reading, an approximately 15 minute ceremony on the day and travel up to 10 miles from Letchworth (the Essentials Package). For full details, see my Wedding Ceremonies section above or visit my dedicated Hertfordshire wedding page.
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Ceremony Prices Across Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
I'm Claire, a wedding, funeral and family celebrant working across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, creating ceremonies for some of life's biggest moments.
For couples, I create personalised wedding ceremonies in Hertfordshire, including St Albans, Hertford, Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford, Watford, Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City, alongside weddings across Bedfordshire in Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Ampthill, Woburn and Flitwick. Whether you're planning a large country house wedding, an intimate celebration, an Ampthill wedding, a wedding in Woburn or a vow renewal years after the original day, your ceremony can be built around the people taking part rather than a standard script.
I also work as a funeral celebrant across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, creating funeral services, memorials and celebration of life ceremonies for families looking for the right words and the right way to remember someone. If you have chosen direct cremation, I can create a separate memorial ceremony afterwards, giving you freedom over the date, location and format.
Alongside weddings and funerals, I create naming ceremonies in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire for families who want to formally welcome and celebrate a child without a religious ceremony.
You'll find the prices for each ceremony above. If you're not sure which service fits what you have in mind, you don't need to work it out before getting in touch.