Independent celebrant · Southend-on-Sea, covering Essex, Herts, Cambs, Suffolk, London, Kent & beyondCall Leah 07956 600795

Independent celebrant · Southend‑on‑Sea

Every ceremony, written around you

Funerals, weddings and naming ceremonies across Southend and Essex. Personal, unhurried, and led with warmth and care by Leah Foley.

Leah leading a summer garden wedding between two urns of flowersLeah with the groom moments before the bride arrives
Leading a summer garden wedding · Photo: Emily Fry
  • NOCN Level 3Diplomas in funeral, naming & couples celebrancy
  • The Celebrant AccordFuneral Celebrancy Council standards
  • Celebrant sSince 2020Ceremonies across Southend & Essex
  • Happy to travelWill travelEssex, London, Kent & beyond

Ceremonies

For the hardest days, and the happiest

Whatever the occasion, I'll take the time to get to know you, then write a ceremony that sounds like the people at the heart of it.

Portrait of Leah Foley

Meet Leah

“I'm happiest when I'm helping and caring for others, in times of grief and on the most joyful days.”

Before becoming a celebrant I was a fashion model, a dancer and a stand-in on film and TV sets, and I've taught yoga since 2002. I trained as a funeral celebrant in 2020, then in weddings, couples and naming ceremonies in 2021.

I'm organised, I'm calm on the day, and I'll put my heart and soul into getting every word right.

Leah Foley

More about Leah
Leah embracing the bride after a garden wedding
Congratulations, after a summer garden wedding · Photo: Emily Fry

How it works

Simple, personal and unhurried

From the first conversation to the final words, you'll always know what's happening and what comes next.

  1. 1

    We talk

    At your home, at the venue or by phone. I listen and gather the stories that matter.

  2. 2

    I write

    I write your ceremony and help with readings and music. You can change anything.

  3. 3

    On the day

    I lead the ceremony calmly, so you can be fully present. The script is yours to keep.

Arrange a chat

Kind words

“The service you delivered for Dad was so special. It felt like you really knew him and we are so appreciative of your support and words of guidance over the past weeks. You have been fabulous.”
Louie, Dean & Dawn · Funeral ceremony · February 2026

Get in touch

Whenever you're ready

There's no obligation and no rush. Call, send a message, or share a few details and I'll get back to you personally.

07956 600795
WhatsApp
Send Leah a message
Online
Use the enquiry form
Instagram
@leahthecelebrant
Email
[email protected]
Area
Based in Southend-on-Sea, covering Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, London, Kent and beyond.