Welcome to
Susan Macleod
Humanist Celebrant

Hello, I’m Susan, and I live in the beautiful Orkney Islands. It would be a real privilege to conduct your humanist ceremony.

Becoming a celebrant feels like a natural next step for me, bringing together my personal beliefs and my career as a nurse. I have always held humanist values, even before I knew what to call them. I believe life is not a rehearsal, and that we should live each moment as fully as we can.

Sometimes that means moments filled with adrenaline, excitement and change. Sometimes it is simply a quiet cup of coffee, a glass of wine, time with loved ones, or a good book. Every part of a life well lived matters.

Throughout my life, I have supported people through some of their biggest changes — the highest highs, the lowest lows, and everything in between. I feel very lucky to now have the opportunity to help people mark these important moments with friends and family, make sense of their world, and often have a really good time surrounded by love.

I chose to become a Humanist Society Scotland Celebrant because I believe it is vitally important that we can celebrate and mark life’s milestones with joy, compassion, humour, care for one another, and an understanding of our place in the world.

Every ceremony is unique, personal and meaningful. I would be delighted to talk with you and explore the many ways we can create a ceremony that feels right for you.

Thank you for reading. I look forward to hearing from you.