Hello, I'm Jane Roques-Shaw (pronounced Rock-Shore).
I've always been fascinated by life's defining moments. The ones that shape us, connect us, challenge us and remind us what really matters.
My hope is that, whatever brings you to me, you feel listened to, understood and in safe hands. I bring calm to the practicalities, make space for the conversations that need to happen, and guide you through whatever comes next.
My story
For more than twenty years, I worked with some of the world's leading organisations, designing employee experiences, leading culture change and telling stories that brought people together. Whether supporting people through periods of change, creating global events or helping organisations build stronger connections, my work has always centred on one thing: people.
That experience changed everything. It led me to train as a funeral celebrant, then as a life coach and end-of-life doula, and eventually to build a practice that spans ceremonies, end-of-life planning, community education and workplace consultancy.
As an independent celebrant, I design and deliver deeply personal funeral ceremonies that honour a life with warmth, authenticity and care. Through workshops and end-of-life conversations, I help people at every stage of life prepare for the future with greater confidence and openness. And through my workplace consultancy, I support organisations to better understand and respond to the life moments that shape every employee's experience, from bereavement and caring responsibilities to illness, parenthood, retirement and beyond.
The death of my husband in 2023 gave me a deeply personal understanding of grief and the profound difference that compassionate support can make. It also strengthened something I had believed throughout my career: that the way we show up for one another during life's most significant moments can stay with us long after the moment itself has passed.
These days you'll usually find me in the beautiful town of Bradford-on-Avon, just outside Bath, often planning my next trip (I've visited 43 countries so far), discovering a new restaurant (all recommendations welcome), catching a show at the theatre (usually in London), watching a movie (I'm a big Audrey Hepburn fan) or learning a new skill (currently the flute and also attempting to improve my French with my step-daughter, who is actually French).
Training & credentials
Qualified, experienced and deeply committed
I am continually deepening my understanding of how we can support people and families with dignity, compassion and kindness.
Qualified Master Celebrant
Graduate of the Academy of Modern Celebrancy
End-of-Life Doula in training
To deepen compassionate and practical end-of-life support
Hospice volunteer
Weekly volunteering at Dorothy House Hospice
ICF-accredited Coach
Supporting individuals through life's biggest moments
Workplace consultant
20+ years designing employee experience for global organisations
Industry Membership
Association of Independent Celebrants & End-of-Life Doula UK
Proud to support the British Heart Foundation
A cause close to my heart. A portion of every ceremony supports the British Heart Foundation's vital research.
If you'd like to talk about how I might support you, I'd love to hear from you.