PHYL WRIGHT

HUMANIST CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER

As well as an accomplished author and screenwriter, Phyl has enabled people to realise their own writing careers with her creative writing courses.

BILLY WARD

HUMANIST CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER

Based in Angus, after 37 years in Mallaig and Fort William. As a celebrant since 2016 I have found it to be enjoyable and fulfilling. Happy to travel anywhere in Scotland to conduct services.

CONSTANCE BARTLEY

HUMANIST CELEBRANT AND CO FOUNDER

Constance is a humanist Celebrant with a background in therapeutic counselling.  With great insight and empathy gained from working with people, she will always deliver a first class professional ceremony.

MARK WRIGHT

MS GLOBAL ADMIN AND CO FOUNDER

It has been such an honour to put my technical skills to use for the Thistle family, and being the MS Global Administrator is a great privilege!

Being a co founder of the Thistle family has been an incredible journey!

ANNE SKELTON

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I first became interested in becoming a celebrant when someone else wrote my dad’s funeral eulogy and it sounded nothing like my dad, that was the moment I knew I had a role to fulfil. And I love it!

ALEXIS MCKENZIE

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I worked in financial services for 16 years but always craved something more meaningful in my life. After the sudden death of a family member, I was asked if I would write and deliver the funeral. It was at this point, I realised my calling was to become a Celebrant.

CAROL O'ROURKE

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

Outside of my role as Humanist Celebrant and new member of the Thistle Family, I have two gorgeous children, a wonderful husband and I enjoy reading, health and healing, yoga, travel, cold water dipping (in the North Sea!) and creative writing.

FELICITY GORDON

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I just love, love, in all its forms. It’s a beautiful thing that means and materialises in different ways for every person. We are all completely unique and it’s something that I enjoy about humanist ceremonies, this uniqueness can be celebrated in both life and death.

GILLIAN STIRLING

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

Love is at the centre of everything and will certainly be at the heart of your ceremony. With a healthy dose of romance, some light-hearted fun and laughter, I will tell your story, your way.

JANINE RYAN

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

Whether you dream of a ceremony on top of a mountain, in your garden, or in that most special of special places, I will be committed to making it the best it can possibly be.

JEAN STEELE

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I was a teacher and enjoyed working in a support role for over 30 years supporting families whose children have additional needs.

I’ll guide you through all the possibilities as to how to personalise and create the ceremony you have always dreamed of.

LUCY BLACK

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I became a humanist celebrant back in 2017, having worked in medical and customer service led roles. I run a domestic ironing business which was established back in 2014 but my passion is definitely people!

MEL GLASSWELL

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

I first became interested in Humanism some 20 years ago when I co-wrote my son’s Humanist naming ceremony. It was a beautiful experience and a wonderful way to welcome him into the world.

TEGAN ELDER

HUMANIST CELEBRANT

My background is working with children and families. I adore spending time with my own family and friends!

 
It is always an honour to be asked to bring families together as it is a privilege to be part of huge milestones in people’s life and can support them to create bespoke ceremonies.