Telling the Story of a Life: Behind the scenes with Funeral Celebrant Chris Ferri

Grief Unedited

Grief Unedited
Telling the Story of a Life: Behind the scenes with Funeral Celebrant Chris Ferri
Jan 30, 2026
Karen Lafferty

Welcome to Season 2 of Grief Unedited taking you behind the scenes of bereavement care in the UK. You’ll hear from funeral directors, celebrants, and bereavement practitioners as they share what good support really looks like, what motivates their work, and how they show up for people in grief. 


Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.

 

In this episode of Grief Unedited, Karen Lafferty is joined by Chris Ferri, a Scotland-based celebrant known for his warm, down-to-earth approach to funerals and weddings. Chris brings authenticity, humour, and deep care to his work, focusing on telling people’s stories in a way that feels personal and meaningful. Chris is passionate about honouring lives with integrity and supporting families through emotionally challenging moments with compassion and humanity. 


You can connect with me here:

https://www.continuumcounselling.com

https://www.facebook.com/continuumcounselling

https://www.instagram.com/continuumcounselling


You can connect with Chris here: 

https://www.instagram.com/chris_ferri

https://www.chrisferri.com


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