. My real name is Lynn - although many people have known me as Pinky 

I’ve lived in Baldock, North Hertfordshire for over 30 years and am proud to be a well-known and trusted part of our local community.

I grew up and worked  in and around Hitchin and Letchworth so many people have known me at different stages throughout my life.

I spent a year living in France and over the years I have lived in many places up and down the UK when my husband and I ran various pubs and clubs as temporary management. I worked in administration in mental health services. I also voluntarily worked with local football mens football teams for many years.

I qualified as a NOCN Level 3 Celebrant in 2016 and, in 2025, became the eighth person in the UK to complete the new NOCN Level 4 qualification. I take great pride in my professional development and believe that celebrants should always strive for the highest standards.

I'm also a Director and Regional Representative for the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). I’m fully insured and DBS-checked, providing families with reassurance, professionalism, and care.

In 2020 I did Grief Recovery Method Training. That year I also became a widow. Losing my husband was the worst day of my life. Learning to live without him has been a daily challenge. 

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Funeral Services

Funerals are at the heart of what I do. I am really passionate about them. You only get one chance at a funeral. So it has to be right
There is no greater honour than being asked to support someone a family on their loved ones final earthly journey.

With so many options available today, each funeral can be truly personal. Whether you choose a:

• Traditional crematorium service

• Woodland or natural burial

• Ceremony in a Free Church or alternative venue

I will work with you to create a fitting and meaningful service, tailored to your wishes and the time available.

I work with the best local funeral directors, County Funerals, Newlings of Royston, Peasgood & Skeates, Shires, EH Crouch, to name a few, as well as other funeral directors who you may choose to use.

I will travel anywhere in the country, if my schedule allows, and I've even travelled abroad. So, please do not hesitate to call me if you want me to lead a service for you.

You have the right to choose the celebrant/minister/officiant that you would like to take the service for your loved one, always remember that!

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Memorial Services

With the rise in direct cremations, memorials are becoming more common.

It's important to know the implications of direct cremations - they are not right for everyone, but they can be right for some families.

Memorial services after a direct cremation can help families in so many ways.

They offer an opportunity to gather, reflect, and say goodbye—especially when a formal funeral hasn’t taken place.

A memorial can be held anywhere:

• With the ashes as a centrepiece or without if that is too difficult to comprehend. Placed on a table with flowers and a candle, with a lovely photo can really help soften the scene.

• In a park, hall, hotel, pub, or public space, in a garden, under a gazebo,

• By the water,  a lake or the sea

• Even in a small room offered by some funeral directors or a local community hall.

There are no limits—just your wishes and imagination.
I’ll help guide you through your options and create a service that feels right for you and your loved ones.

 

A Funeral Wish List

Maybe doing a funeral plan is a bit heavy for you. So a funeral wish list is a better option. Many funeral directors have these options in-house but you can write a simple one yourself. Letting your family know whether you want a burial or a cremation, religious or  non religious service, just that, takes so much pressure off your loved ones.

Planning ahead for any event in life can bring peace of mind, and a funeral is no exception. A funeral wish list allows you to outline your preferences and ensure your wishes are respected when the time comes. This thoughtful document can include details such as the type of service you’d like (religious, non-religious, or celebratory), preferred music, readings, or poems, burial or cremation preferences, and even specific instructions on floral arrangements or donations to charities. By creating a funeral wish list, you ease the decision-making burden on your loved ones during a difficult time, allowing them to honour you in the way you desire.

It’s a simple yet meaningful step that reflects your individuality and ensures a farewell as unique as your life.