Dartford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Hi I am Sacha and I am a life celebrant and ordained multi faith minister.
I started my journey in 2013 and have helped many families over the years.
I leave people feeling at ease, heard and content with the service I provide.
I visit each family and discuss their loved ones and needs so that each service reflects each person and the individual needs.
If I can make a hard day a little easier, purpose fulfilled for me.
I also have had other training for many years as a bereavement councillor, positive psychology practitioner and mental health consultant.
I trained as a florist and ran my own business for many years so have experience talking and adapting to families who are grieving.
I understand that each person deals with grief differently and help and support my families every step of the way, making sure all their requests are met, where possible.
I can help guide you with everything due to my knowledge in the industry.
I liaise with each funeral director to pass on the information that they require , taking that stress away from the family.
As a councillor I know to listen intently to be able to go away and write a personal service and eulogy for each family.
What my families have said about me :
I often get asked if I was a member of the family.
I use my positive psychology words when closing my services so that as family and friends leave they feel slightly different.
I love what I do and have been described by my families in the past as being warm, compassionate, professional. caring, kind, loving, calming and special and I appreciate every word I receive.
I often get requests for me from families and funeral directors and if you require me to have the honour of conducting your loved ones service please ask the funeral arranger to check dates with me before confirming a date for the service so you are not disappointed.
1-50 Miles
sachaansell@icloud.com
07980906287
https://www.sachamarieansell.co.uk
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From all our family we would like to say Thank-you’.
Your respect, kindness compassion and attention to detail was magnificent. Your gifts are heartfelt, your closing words uplifting and meaningful.
Sacha you are simply the best!
You help make Dads day special. Xxx
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sacha.
She comes across as genuine, caring and compassionate both in private and in public. Many people at my wife’s funeral service commented at how lovely the service was and that my late wife would have approved – the highest compliment I can pay her. She turned what could have been a grim memory into something the whole family can look back at with fondness. Thank you, Sacha.
A truly genuine and kind person. With Sacha you instantly feel comfortable and come to know that you have someone you can trust your service with. Following the pre meeting Sacha produced a wonderful eulogy which she read out on the day with such warmth & compassion.
Thank you Sacha, you are clearly gifted in what you do. You made our day bearable.
Thank you soo much Sacha. It was a struggle trying to organise our dads funeral and once we met you, you made the process a whole lot easier for us, so we thank you for that. Beautiful service from such a lovely person. Thanks again Sacha 🙂
Sacha was excellent and delivered my mums funeral with such love and care. Sacha spoke about my mum as if she knew her and like she loved her like me. I knew when I first met Sacha that she was going to be unique and she was. Sacha included all the wonderful details about my mum, and the wonderful memories I had of my mum. Sacha listened and always answered any questions we had with a quick response. The little gifts that Sacha gave me were beautiful and something I will keep forever. I would highly recommend Sacha because even though it is a very sad time for me, Sacha made it so special and everyone at mum’s service thought she was excellent too.
When a family member passes away there seems to be an overwhelming amount of admin, planning and endless tasks to action. Sacha took all of the stress of the planning of the service on her shoulders and ensured that in the run up to the funeral both myself and my mum could focus on grieving . She was compassionate, caring and entirely focused on delivering a fitting send off for my father. Her empathy and ability to put you at ease is a truly special quality and I would not hesitate to recommend her services. After taking time to listen to my mum and I and build a picture of my father’s life she oversaw a service which delivered a wonderful send off and celebration and those who attended the service were unanimous in their belief that Sacha delivered a thoughtful, heartwarming and moving eulogy. Thank you again Sacha for your support and compassion at such a difficult time.
This lady is amazing, yesterday she carried out the service for my Dad and she is mesmerising. She has touched us with her words, care, compassion and her hugs. Sacha you was there all the way through to support us and guide us to be able to find our strength we needed to get through such a hard day. Thank you so much for being part of our day and our farewell to my amazing Dad xxx
Sacha did my brother proud at his funeral well delivered service with feeling made us all feel special. Would highly recommend her.
Sacha took the service for my dad’s funeral last week and she was brilliant, I was very pleased with how she conducted everything and would definitely recommend her to other families.
The little gifts she gave me at the end were such a lovely gesture and meant so much. Thank you Sacha
Sacha was our Celebrant at my wife’s cremation on the 23rd September 2024 after she had passed away 4 weeks earlier. What do I say? Sacha is a true professional but with the qualities of a best friend Love, Care,
Understanding & Compassion & way with words rarely found, we could not have chosen anyone better. When we first meet there were plenty of notes taken and when her draft came through she had not missed anything we had said & the way she presented those precious words was truly exceptional. I cannot praise Sacha enough & if anyone is in need of her services take it from me she is the best there is.
My wife liked to write poems & Sacha in return wrote one for her. What a wonderful lady. I know people always say how good a service is but it was exceptional & the small bag with keep sakes & a the scroll of her poem just mean so much to me.
Thank you so much Roger & family & friends of Roz. Love & XXX
We would like to thank Sacha for the lovely send off for my mother in law. Sadly for us as a family this was the second service Sacha conducted in 8 months. Once again she was so kind & compassionate and dealt with everything so professionally. She was so generous with her kind words. She was able to meet my mother in law when we arranged my father in laws funeral in February. My mother in law instantly warmed to Sacha & knew the funeral was in good hands. Her gift of a poem, shell, candle & quotes is such a lovely touch.
Having Sacha conduct the funeral again was like having a friend do it. She’s gives great hugs just at the time you need them, along with a reassuring wink or smile. You know you’ll have nothing to worry about on the day. We know my mother in law would have loved her send off.
We were so pleased, comforted & reassured by Sacha. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Love Beverley
Can’t recommend sacha enough she guided and helped me through my grandads cremation and adds her own personal touch couldn’t have asked for anyone better to carry out the service. Whatever the occasion I believe you can’t go wrong with sacha
Sacha was a great support and helped make a difficult day much easier. She spoke as if she knew Mum personally and her words gave comfort and were mentioned by several members of the family. We felt we could contact her if there were any queries and she ensured that everything went smoothly alongside the funeral director.
Sacha is a lovely bubbly lady. She has just the right attitude, is very professional and knows when to be serious and when to have a laugh. She was very helpful when we were organising my brothers funeral and took a lovely service for us. She even put in some extras on the day. She really does go above and beyond. Everyone said they thought it was a sincere and compassionate service as if she had known my brother personally.
Highly recommend Sacha it was a pleasure to meet her and she put us at our ease at a difficult time.
Thank you Sacha xx
This lovely lady provides such a lovely service. Takes so much time preparing the eulogies. And nothing was too much trouble.she provided a service for my late mother in law which was so nice. I decided I needed to use for my Dad who I lost Christmas. Excellent with such a caring personality. Highly recommend. Thank you Sacha you really helped me feel at ease.
We are so very grateful to Sacha for the beautiful service she officiated at for our elderly Aunt. Her kindness towards us and the heartfelt compassion she showed for our situation meant everything to us. All the personal touches and reassuring words came from the heart and we are so lucky to have been introduced to her. She really is an Angel. Thank you Sacha xx
Sacha made me feel as if we had been friends for years,so very kind,gave my husband the most wonderful send off on the 10th March 2025 and made the worst day of my life bearable, I will be forever in her debt,what a wonderful lady and I thank her from the bottom of my heart,, I would recommend her any day to officiate at anything.God bless you Sacha xxxxx
We cannot thank Sacha enough for the lovely service she gave for our Brother Barry.
It was such a pleasure to meet Sacha. She went above and beyond to give him a beautiful send off.
Sacha has so much compassion for people that we felt like she knew our brother.
Thanks again so much from all the family Sacha xx
Sacha officiated at my Dad’s funeral. He was 100 when he died so it was a real celebration of his life. She made it so personal that one of my friends thought that she actually knew my Dad. She took the time to learn all about him and his life. So many people who attended have said what a lovely occasion it was and how she captured the essence of the man they knew It was a lovely touch lighting a candle to put in front of the coffin during the service too. A lovely woman. I would definitely recommend her.
Sacha was absolutely unbelievable before during and after the service. She really made us all feel comfortable and made it one really special Funeral service to remember.
We cannot thank Sacha enough for the incredible way she conducted our Rons funeral. From the moment we met her, we knew she was the perfect person to lead the service. Her sincerity, warmth, and compassion shone through, and she truly took the time to understand who Ron was.
The beautiful analogy of the train ride and Ron reaching his destination resonated deeply with us—it was a touching and comforting way to celebrate his journey. So many of our family and friends commented on how wonderful she was, and we couldn’t agree more. Her personality was a perfect match for Dad—fun, a little cheeky, and delivered with a cheerful smile.
We were overwhelmed by how special the day felt, and so much of that is thanks to Sacha. She helped us say goodbye in a way that truly reflected Rons spirit, and we will always be grateful.
Thank you, Sacha—you are truly brilliant at what you do.
Today’s Funeral Service at Kemnal Park was truly wonderful due in large part to Sacha’s warmth, professionalism and compassion. This sincerity ensured beautiful atmosphere and everything ran smoothly, making a fitting tribute to my wife.
I truly appreciate this lady
Thank you
David and Family
Sacha made me feel as if we had been friends for years,so very kind,gave my husband the most wonderful send off on the 10th March 2025 and made the worst day of my life bearable, I will be forever in her debt,what a wonderful lady and I thank her from the bottom of my heart,, I would recommend her any day to officiate at anything.God bless you Sacha xxxxx
Having just read the reviews here I can do no better than reiterate what somebody said about Sacha ” She turned what could have been a grim memory into something the whole family can look back at with fondness” – this is so very true. I also very much agree with descriptions of Sacha as Professional, Compassionate, Kind and very Calming. Also as someone who doesn`t always hear particularly well – I was able to hear every word so clearly delivered.
Thank you so much Sacha.
Hi Sasha.We would like to say what a lovely send off you gave my husband Don on the 14th of this month You have a lovely way of conducting and it really helped us to cope with a very sad day Everybody said wheat a lovely service it was thanks to you We would definitely recommend you to anybody in the future.It was lovely to meet you and thanks again for your help.Love from Eileen and all the family.xxxxx
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Sacha for the grace, compassion, and care she brought to my brother’s funeral. From our first conversation, she offered warmth, understanding, and an incredible ability to listen and reflect the essence of who my brother was. She made an incredibly difficult time feel just a little lighter, gently guiding us through the process with kindness and empathy.
Her words during the service were heartfelt and personal. It was clear she had taken the time to truly understand our family and my brother’s life. She brought comfort not just through her presence, but through her ability to speak with genuine love, respect, and dignity. The service she led was beautiful—filled with meaning, compassion, and a deep sense of peace. Many people commented on how moving and sincere it was.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Sacha to anyone needing support during the loss of a loved one. She offers more than a service—she offers a presence that brings healing. We are forever grateful for the role she played in honouring my brother’s memory. Sacha was professional throughout and honestly cannot say in words how much her making sure my brother had a positive send off that he deserved she made the difference and a memory that will last forever. Thank you Sacha from the bottom of my Heart. You honoured my brother through passion and dedication. What touched us even more was her clear passion for raising awareness around men’s mental health—something deeply personal to our family. Her sensitivity and understanding of the struggles men often face made the service even more powerful and meaningful. THANK YOU Sacha from the bottom of my heart. I am so thankful we had you and I honestly couldn’t have got through it without you.
With sincere thanks,
Stephanie
When we first met Sacha we realised she was ideal for the celebration of my dad due to the skills she has. From being a complete stranger, the understanding she garnered of my dads character and strengths, to be able to write a wonderful eulogy speaks testaments of her. Made a tricky time go much smoother with her knowledge and insight. Thank you for the kind remembrance gifts.
Sacha was absolutely amazing. From the moment we connected, it felt like I had known her for years—she has this warm, intuitive way of making you feel instantly comfortable and understood. What truly stood out was the beautiful, heartfelt poem she wrote for my dad. It was thoughtful, deeply personal, and captured his spirit in a way that brought both comfort and tears to everyone who heard it.
When it came to conducting my dad’s funeral, Sacha made the entire experience feel personal, meaningful, and—just as my dad would’ve wanted—with touches of humor woven in. She struck the perfect balance between honoring his memory and celebrating his life, making a difficult day feel just a little lighter. We couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate, genuine, and talented person to guide us through such an emotional time. Truly unforgettable.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
The best send off for my dad, Dave ❤️
Sacha was and has been incredibly amazing with the whole process of losing Mum. Always a text or call away, her words at my mum service were truly beautiful. She was the perfect person for our service, she truly took the time to get to know our lovely mother. Sacha’s energy brought us so much peace from start to finish and truly felt like she was a friend of our mum’s. I cannot thank her enough for everything. We would recommend Sacha to anyone. Some people are put on this earth to do the job that they do and that’s Sacha to a tea, she was made to be a celebrant without a shadow of a doubt. Thank you endlessly x
Sacha officiated at a family members funeral yesterday. I was reluctant to use a celebrant to read the eulogy at first as I always think it comes across better when it is read by someone who knew the deceased person. However, I could not have been more wrong! Sacha was absolutely brilliant! From the first meeting we felt a connection. She understood us perfectly, listened to what we wanted and guided us through things we were unsure of. On the day, she conducted the whole service with empathy, compassion and dignity. We really couldn’t have picked a better person to take the service. Sacha is a lovely, caring and thoughtful woman who handled everything with sensitivity, and is an excellent speaker who came across so clearly. Thank you Sacha, you made sure the send off very special! 😘
I met Sacha just before my mums funeral to arrange the service. I have no other words to explain her other than, amazing!
Sacha was is caring, kind, paitent and is such a genuine person. I was only able to give small details about mum due to it being a very hard situation to be arranging. Sacha made me feel at such ease.
Sacha wrote the most beautiful things about my mum as if she has known her for years! Sacha spoke so softly but also with such grace and was 1000% the perfect fit for the upbeat funeral service that my mum always wanted. Sacha wrote a poem for my mum entirely of her own back which will forever be treasured, the wording is absolutely beautiful.
I could not recommend or sing Sacha’s praises enough for everything that she has done for my mum and my family. She has made such a horrible day so much brighter! The gifts that i recieved from Sacha after the service was a really personal touch and again will always be greatly treasured.
I really do believe that my mum had sent Sacha to me and I am forever grateful that Sacha also chose us!
Thank you so much for the perfect service, you really are amazing Sacha!
Sacha is so compassionate she puts you at ease the moment you meet her she feels like a member of the family, and at the service for my husband people asked me if she knew us, Her wording was heartfelt of course there were lots of tears, but she also brought some smiles with her words. I am so grateful to her for making a very difficult time so special.
Thank you once again Sacha
We used Sacha for dads funeral on 23rd December 2025. On coming to the house to speak about dad, it all felt very rushed. I had drafted the ‘Order of Service’ which Sacha took photos of, but she did not run through it with me. I called her the next day, and left a message asking her to confirm that she had recieved the message, and nothing. I sent an email the following day, and again, no response. On the day of dads service, the ‘Order of Service’ was not followed. This has caused so much stress as it was the last thing that I did for my dad and wanted it to be perfect.
Amazing Sacha ..Thank you for making my Dads Funeral unique and special.
Everyone praised what a great job you did and asked if you were someone i knew.
I Will highly recommend you to anyone in need and without a doubt use you in the future.
Many Thanks
Kind Regards Debbie and Family
Sacha was the celebrant for my dear grandads funeral today. Her kindness, compassion and empathy was remarkable. Her eulogy she wrote for my grandad was just perfect in e erway possible and made it possible for me to gove my grandad the best send off I could. Possibly one of the most amazing human beings ive come across. Thanks again sacha will never forget what you dod for me at such a hard time
jakedykes
January 29, 2023 at 12:42 pmEasily one of the best around. Professional and always goes above and beyond for families
The Layton Family
April 14, 2023 at 8:06 amSacha is a wonderful lady with unique gifts & skills. She guided my family through my Nan’s funeral with genuine kindness and compassion. She navigated family sensitivities flawlessly, as if she had known us all for years. She wrote and delivered a beautiful eulogy.
Sacha went above & beyond for us, and added personal touches to my Nan’s celebration of life. Professional, friendly, down to earth and the moment we met her we knew instantly, she was the best celebrant for us
Highly recommend! Absolute diamond of a woman
Thank you Sacha xx
Ann Duddle
April 17, 2023 at 3:33 pmAs soon as we met Sacha, we knew that Karen from Francis Chappell Sevenoaks, had made the right choice by suggesting that we see if she was free for Mums service. Instantly we felt at easy with Sacha which we believe was helped by the pre meeting forms that we received so that Sacha could get an understanding of the person that Mum was. Sacha’s spoken word was soothing and instantly put us all at ease. We couldn’t have asked for a more respectful and sympathetic celebrant than Sacha. We had several of Mum’s friends asking how they could get in touch with Sacha for their future use. Thank you for making such a difficult day run smoothly. Ann and Ollie
David Shade
April 17, 2023 at 5:42 pmWhat a lovely lady she came to my house and spent a good 2hrs asking me about my wife she was kind, sincere and showed so much compassion. The service was conducted with so much feeling. Everyone l spoke to after the service cemented on what a beautiful service it was.l would have no hesitation in recommending her.Thank you Sacha you were brilliant
Jo Anderson
April 20, 2023 at 7:10 amI would highly recommend Sacha. She conducted a very warm and professional service on our behalf. Sacha’s warmth and lovely smile immediately put us at ease when we met her outside the Crematorium. The excellent Eulogy she prepared was delivered with a wonderful sense of compassion and understanding. The whole tone of the service was brilliantly gauged.
Thank you Sacha for making a difficult time that much more bearable.
sianmariehilton
April 24, 2023 at 5:14 pmSacha conducted my Dads funeral service. Due to the sudden and unexpected passing Sacha made us feel very comfortable. She was always available when we had questions or worries as we had never planned a funeral before. Sacha was able to take on board all our wishes within the service and gave a beautiful service that really represented my Dads essence. Although the service for us all seems a blur due to the overwhelming shock and grief whenever I needed her she was just there with a calming and supportive presence and warming smile. We had many guests arrive to pay their respects and many commented a few days after as to what a beautiful service it was, the words used were spot on and touched many people. Thank you Sacha for giving my Dad such a beautiful send off x
m.white1978
May 12, 2023 at 10:00 pmSacha was wonderful. She delivered my mums funeral with such love and care. Sacha spoke about my mum as if she knew her. The whole celebration was spoken about my mum and our family memories . Sacha listened and always answered any questions we had with a quick response. The little gifts that Sacha gave us were amazing and something we will treasure. I would highly recommend Sacha because even though it is a sad time when you lose someone speak Sacha git you remembering the happy times you had with the way she delivered the life of a lived one
Edwina Rosewell. 28th April 2023 1.15pm
May 18, 2023 at 1:48 pmSasha was amazing. Sacha officiated Our Mums Service with love and care. She was compassionate and understanding. She sat and listened to all our needs and guided us to make the right choices. Sasha spoke about Our Mum and the memories that We as a Family had made. She is a warm caring and compassionate women. Thank you so much for being there for us and the gifts you presented to us were carefully chosen by her. Thank you so much Sacha for making a Very Difficult Day bearable.