Hello, my name is Yvonne Dunham, I am a qualified Civil Celebrant. I cover North Suffolk and South Norfolk and further afield if requested. 

I have lived in Suffolk my whole life; my family were farmers. At sixteen I left home to begin what has been a lifelong career in Nursing, firstly as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and then for twenty-five years as a Practice Nurse at a Medical Centre.

I have three children and three grandchildren; along the way I have qualified as an Aromatherapist (IFA), gained a Certificate in Counselling Skills (UEA) and trained as a Bach Flower Remedy Practitioner. You may have heard of the Rescue Remedy.

I have a vast amount of life experience and have seen, I believe, more than my share of tragedy and trauma. I was diagnosed with a Hereditary Heart disease and over twenty-five years became very unwell with Chronic Heart failure. I was incredibly fortunate to receive a Heart Transplant in 2018 when seriously ill. I am forever grateful to my donor’s family that I still have my life and want to continue helping and supporting others within a caring environment, this has led me to train as a civil celebrant which is something I feel passionate about. 

I believe I possess empathy, honesty and empowerment.