Meet the ICPC Team

Hello, I’m Mike and I am thrilled to be part of the ICPC training team. I am also excited for you, as you embark on your celebrant journey and enter an amazing profession that is unique, personally rewarding and extremely enjoyable.

For the past 25 years, I have been a teacher and for 10 years, have been a primary headteacher. My experience of teaching children, training adults and leading schools, has developed important skills – not only in my celebrant career but also as a trainer. I am passionate about life-long learning and recognise the value of transferable skills. As a teacher & trainer, I enjoy the opportunity to get to know people, work alongside and support them to grow in skills and confidence during their training with ICPC.

When I am not busy working, I enjoy spending time with my family and love walking our westie and rescue dogs. We are so lucky to live in Hampshire and have the New Forest walks on our doorstep! I love listening to music, visiting the theatre, and have been fortunate to travel around the world.

As a celebrant, it is an honour to work closely with families and serve them with genuine care, empathy and professionalism. I enjoy the creativity of weaving life stories in order to make the ceremonies meaningful and memorable. I am passionate about being a celebrant and know the joy that comes from doing something that you love – doing it well and making a difference to others. I look forward to sharing this passion with you too.

Euan has spent most of his working life in the field of employee and industrial relations. He first considered becoming a celebrant after being asked to the lead the funeral of a friend. He researched training providers and decided that the ICPC was the right place for him to do his celebrant training, and so today works clients and families to help them celebrate life’s events in a variety of ceremonies.

Euan said, “I’m proudly a member of the ICPC family who helped me truly embrace my vocation. I’m very much looking forward to supporting new celebrants as they start out in their new, amazing venture.”

Euan lives in Wiltshire with his husband Richard, and their dachshund Nigel.

Hello, I’m Sam. I’m an educator and celebrant passionate about all things ceremonial. Having been a secondary school music and English teacher for 25 years, I am thrilled to be a trainer for the ICPC. During my tenure as Assistant Headteacher, I had oversight of diversity, equity and inclusion working with colleagues to create policies and practices to improve the sense of belonging felt by all in the community. I supported the most vulnerable families through my work as a head of house. Still very much part of education, I continue to work with parents supporting and coaching them as they see their children through secondary school.

As a celebrant, I create modern, bright and inclusive ceremonies for families, couples and businesses. It’s just so wonderful that we, as celebrants, help them to have a meaningful ceremony that will be remembered for years to come. It is my mission to spread the message that you can hold a funeral or celebration of life anywhere and I specialise in helping families achieve this for their person. It is an absolute honour to be able to be present at the start of your celebrant journey.

When I am not working, you can find me spending time with my family, singing in choirs and playing a bit of Brazilian percussion.

Hello, I'm Adele, a dedicated full-time professional celebrant. I take immense pride in my career, as it enables me to craft personalised and meaningful ceremonies for diverse individuals and families.

I have more than 25 years of experience in the medical devices industry. During this time, I provided comprehensive training to consultants and healthcare professionals and delivered compelling presentations as a public speaker. I value the diverse ways in which people learn and have enjoyed interacting with a wide range of individuals. After attaining success in sales, I made a decisive transition to celebrancy, training with ICPC, who expertly guided my journey. I recognised that my background and experience equipped me with many transferable skills for my role as a trainer with ICPC, and I look forward to helping guide you through your training.

In terms of my personal life, I divide my time between the bustling city of Liverpool and the serene beauty of the Lake District. My family and dogs play a significant role in my life, and I cherish the moments we spend together.

As a celebrant, I've had the privilege of witnessing the unique and captivating stories of families from diverse backgrounds. It's an honour to shape these stories into unforgettable ceremonies tailored specifically to each individual and family and am truly passionate about the impact of my role as a celebrant. I am thrilled to share the enriching experiences that have shaped my journey and to be here to guide you in your celebrant journey.