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Podcast blurb Welcome to ‘Opening Ceremony Podcast’ with me, your host, Jess May. I'm on a mission to keep ceremonies alive! Join me to hear all about why! In the UK people are giving up on ceremony and I believe it is making us sick. I don’t want that for you and that is why we’re here. Ceremonies remind you that you belong here, you’re precious and you’re never alone. I hope that this podcast will do that too. On my podcast we connect with Academics, Professionals, colleagues, friends & clients share their life events, passions, careers and the ceremonies associated with them. Ceremonies hold power to create meaning and are a vital source of connection and belonging for human beings. As cultures evolve, cerem
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Signup to Generate a PitchPodcast blurb Welcome to ‘Opening Ceremony Podcast’ with me, your host, Jess May. I'm on a mission to keep ceremonies alive! Join me to hear all about why! In the UK people are giving up on ceremony and I believe it is making us sick. I don’t want that for you and that is why we’re here.
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May is hosted by Jessica May.
Recent episodes include "YOU CAN CHANGE HISTORY...MARRIAGE LAW REFORM with Professor Russell Sandberg & Miranda Ash, Independent Celebrant" (13 March 2026, 42 minutes), "Samhain! Is it CHRISTIAN or the OG of HALLOWEEN? with PAGAN specialist Dr Jenny Uzzell" (29 October 2025, 78 minutes), and "CEREMONY & SELF WORTH with MIRANDA ASH" (11 September 2025, 66 minutes).
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes.
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Jessica May hosts Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May, a society show.
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Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p>MARRIAGE LAW REFORM is a subject close to my heart.</p><p>Consultation to update an archaic legal system is currently starting to happen in the UK.</p><p>I am joined by 2 experts in this field.</p><p>In it we discuss...
Episode #1
<p>HERE'S ONE FOR HALLOWEEN</p><p>If you'd like to support the show:</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368233/supporters/new</p><p>Dr Jennifer Uzzell is a freelance researcher and academic in the field of Pagan Studies...
Episode #1
<p><b>SELF WORTH & CEREMONIES </b>WITH MIRANDA ASH</p><p>https://www.mirandathecelebrant.co.uk/</p><p>Miranda Ash is a Celebrant with a rich and varied career behind her and ahead of her now firmly rooted in created...
Episode #20
<p>Hi there! My podcast is a free resource and I'd love it if you could support it. Click here to donate if you'd like to: THANK YOU</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368233/supporters/new</p><p>Dr Jennifer Riley is a...
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p>REAL LIFE WEDDINGS FOLLOW UP SERIES</p><p>MEET MY COUPLES AND FIND OUT HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT THEIR WEDDING CEREMONIES. HOW HAS LIFE CHANGED? WHAT IS GOING ON FOR THEM?</p><p>I loved this opportunity to meet up with one...
Episode #18
<p>Megan Trump who recently featured in the film Rave on for the Avon married the River Avon...for real.</p><p>On Opening Ceremony this week we meet 2 incredible Environmental Activists passionate Wild Swimmers taking...
Episode #17
<p><b>INTRODUCING THE DEAD PET GIRLS!</b></p><p>This platform and community delves into the world of pet death, offering a welcoming space for honest conversations whilst exploring the quirky cultural aspects of pet...
Episode #16
<p>Meet the founders of Soul Films! Wendy Pye & Sybil Ah-Mane </p><p><b>Soul Films are sensitively produced short films that remember and celebrate someone who has died or is reaching end of life. A QR code linking to...
Episode #15
<p>THE WIDOW COACH Karen Sutton</p><p>Join us as we chat about Widowhood and the amazing way in which Karen re-invented herself and found new purpose after the sudden death of her husband whilst her children were still...
Episode #14
<b>Janelle Ketcher from POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE DEAD</b><p>Postal Service for the Dead is an ongoing, collective project where people send letters to anyone in their life who has died. Birthdays, death days...
Episode #13
<p>Toby Angel is a co-founder and Manager and Director of Sacred Stones a community memorial provision for cremation ashes...</p><p>Toby is part of a development in reclaiming ancient burial traditions including...
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p><br/></p><p>Today we have Dagmara Rudkin sharing with us about her astonishing shrouds. I first met Dagmara a couple of years ago and was blown away by her gorgeous shrouds which are unlike any I've ever seen. I...
Episode #11
<p>MEET SALLY, Menopause Mindset Mentor and hypnotherapist based here in Brighton.<br/>We had a lot of fun laughing out our former selves in this episode, but also acknowledging the importance of the ceremonial at...
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p>This episode is long for a reason.<br/><br/>It's fun, it's hopeful it's insightful and it has Dave the Plantman....internet sensation... who will tell you all about his 45 year relationship with plants, memorial...
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p>I love this episode so much!<br/><br/>It is all about how we use language in our current age here in the UK, how euphemism can serve a purpose and all the different assumptions professionals make about how the...
Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May
<p>Warning...your life may never be the same again!<br/><br/>Meet Kate & Kate, Comediennes of the Funeral scene, all round good eggs, founders of Coffin Club UK, a Funeral Training Programme for would be Funeral...
Episode #7
<p>Meet Melanie Wilson, Funeral & Memorial Celebrant, Founder of Death of the Party NYC as she shares her journey about founding <b>DEATH OF THE PARTY NYC</b>.<br/><br/>In this episode we discuss her grief journey and...
Episode #6
<p>Howard Williams is an Archaeologist with a passion for The Archaeology and Heritage of Death and Memory - Past & Present <br/><br/>He is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Chester (2008–present). He...
Episode #5
<p>David Holmes is the founder of Ashes to Blooms and Sussex Seed Balls and he creates memorial seed balls form the ashes of your loved ones!<br/>Listen to the story of his pet rabbit and how she started his...
Episode #4
<p>Roxy is an award winning Humanist Wedding Celebrant, who marries couples all over the south of England and abroad. A lover of all things ritual, she creates bespoke, fun, joyful wedding ceremonies for couples who...
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