Gillian Robertson
Ordained as a OneSpirit Interfaith Minister, I welcome and respect all faith paths, all connections with spirituality. I also welcome and respect secular values of equality and tolerance, celebrating individuality and unique gifts. My Ceremonies reflect inclusion and acceptance.
I also believe in the importance of Ceremony, and my commitment is to create unique and individual ceremonies to mark life’s threshold moments: ceremonies that allow us to step away from our busy lives, and to join in connection with a circle of special people, to honour the occasion, the love, the sadness, the joy, the real emotion of the ceremony.
Listening carefully to you, I would be privileged to craft a Ceremony which reflects your wishes and honours the occasion with love and respect.
People make stories and stories make people: and I love to write the stories, to weave them into Ceremony, to transform them into forever memories that bring tears of sadness, tears of joy, calm and harmony: in whatever way is right for you and for your threshold moment.
Bringing my training, skills, and experience from over thirty years in special education to my work as an Interfaith Celebrant, I offer the following:
Additional Support: When a family member who has additional support needs is facing bereavement and loss and would benefit from individual help to prepare for attending a service, or, to find an alternative way to say goodbye.
Walking Gently: When a family has a baby who has been born with additional support needs and would benefit from individual help to build emotional resilience.
Special Support for planning a funeral: When someone who has additional support needs/communication disorders wishes to plan a funeral service, either for a loved one or for themselves, and would benefit from individual support using ‘Talking Mats’.
BASED IN: Central & Southern Scotland
ALSO SERVING: Northern Scotland
AVAILABLE FOR: Ceremonies & Rituals, Legal Weddings Scotland
QUALIFICATIONS: B.Ed (Hons). Primary, Secondary, and Special Educational Needs teaching qualifications.
MORE INFO: http://www.rememberlove.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Gillian-Robertson-Independent-Celebrant-102265118196031
ORDAINED IN: 2021
Testimonials
“Gillian made our daughter's graduation day so special and in some ways, it was more meaningful and personal than a normal graduation. The ceremony was very moving and a day we will cherish forever. We can't thank Gillian enough.”
“Gillian conducted the service in a very professional manner and showed compassion and sympathy towards the bereaved family. She included many of the personal details which made the eulogy very special to the family. We received so many comments from people attending the service about how well it went. I would highly recommend Gillian to anyone looking for a Celebrant for either weddings or funerals.”
“Can't thank Gillian enough! We had a fantastic day celebrating our daughter's graduation. Would definitely recommend :).”