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A funeral celebrant based in south east London has been named a national finalist for a prestigious industry award. Tamara Burgess is one of six finalists for Celebrant of the Year at the 2026 Good Funeral Awards, which recognises excellence, compassion and innovation across the profession. Ms Burgess works across Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich, Bromley and the wider south east London area, creating personalised funeral ceremonies for families. Her work is known for its "warm, human, story-driven" approach, with ceremonies centred around the individual and their life story. READ MORE: Lewisham family left to deal with leak for four months - but repair took 8 minutes Ms Burgess said: "It’s an honour to be recognised alongside such dedicated professionals. "South east London has an incredibly strong and compassionate funeral community, so seeing Camberwell New Cemetery nominated too feels especially meaningful." Camberwell New Cemetery has been recognised for its "thoughtful, accessible, and community-centred" approach to caring for families and the wider community. The Good Funeral Awards celebrates individuals, businesses and organisations across the funeral sector that demonstrate "humanity, innovation and care" in their work with bereaved families. Ms Burgess' nomination puts her among six finalists competing for the national Celebrant of the Year title, with the winners set to be announced as part of the 2026 awards. The awards highlight the work of professionals across the funeral industry, recognising those who support families through what can be one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Tamara’s work and approach to funeral ceremonies can be found here.