Samantha Black Celebrant: Upholding the Funeral Celebrant Accord in Cheshire & North West England

Who Is Samantha Black Celebrant?

With over 40 years in nursing, including 20 years in palliative care, Samantha Black offers a compassionate, deeply empathetic approach to funeral ceremonies. Drawing on her experience listening to life stories, she is dedicated to creating ceremonies that truly reflect individual lives. Based in Chester and serving Cheshire, North West England and North Wales, Samantha’s service is informed, heartfelt and bespoke.

What Is the Funeral Celebrant Accord?

The Funeral Celebrant Accord, launched by the Funeral Celebrancy Council in June 20

19, defines the gold standard for funeral celebrancy in the UK. It outlines five core attributes that every funeral celebrant should embody:

1. Professionalism

2. Client Care

3. Calm Leadership

4. Personalised Ceremonies

5. Commitment to Professional Development

   
   

The Accord also provides useful checklists for celebrants and funeral directors to ensure consistent, meaningful service delivery.

How Samantha Embodies the Accord’s Five Pillars

1. Professionalism

Samantha brings clear communication, attention to detail, GDPR compliance, and full insurance coverage to her work. Her extensive professional background means she is always prepared, reliable and respectfully presented.

2. Caring for Clients

Informed by her nursing and palliative care background, Samantha is naturally empathetic and an excellent listener. She offers home or virtual consultations and encourages families to be fully involved in crafting the service, including script reviews and personal input.

3. Calm & Confident Leadership

Funerals can be emotionally overwhelming, but Samantha provides calm and confident leadership. Her presence offers a sense of stability and reassurance, ensuring ceremonies are smooth, respectful, and heartfelt.

4. Personalised Ceremonies

Each funeral is carefully designed to honour the unique life of the person who has died. Samantha creates personalised scripts, incorporating meaningful readings, music and rituals to reflect the personality and beliefs of the individual.

5. Ongoing Development

Samantha is committed to continuous professional development, staying up to date with best practices and regularly engaging with training to better serve families in their time of need.

Why the Accord Matters to Families

Choosing a celebrant who aligns with the Funeral Celebrant Accord offers reassurance and clarity for bereaved families. It also ensures:

• A high standard of service and communication

• Professional collaboration with funeral directors

• A personal and dignified ceremony, built around the family’s wishes

  
  

You can view the full Accord and its benefits via the Funeral Celebrancy Council.

Samantha’s Unique Approach

Samantha not only meets the Accord’s expectations—she exceeds them. Her blend of clinical compassion, life-story listening skills, and creative scriptwriting results in ceremonies that are not only respectful but truly memorable.

You can explore my full range of services on her funeral ceremonies page, and read heartfelt messages from past families on her testimonials page.

Get in Touch

If you are planning a funeral and looking for a celebrant who:

• Adheres to the Funeral Celebrant Accord

• Brings empathy and professionalism

• Offers fully personalised ceremonies

  
  

…then Samantha Black may be the perfect choice for you.

Contact Samantha here to discuss your needs or arrange a consultation.