Can I choose my own Minister/Priest or funeral celebrant?
In this blog, I am going to explain about your choices when it comes to a member of the clergy or a celebrant when planning a funeral....
Changing your name after marriage
After months and months of planning, blood, sweat and tears, you are finally married! I often hear Brides and Grooms say that they can't...
Photo tributes in farewell services
Today's blog is about photo tributes in farewell services. More often than not, families like to include a slideshow/photos of their...
Giving away of the bride
With two very different weddings in the past week, I thought I would bring this aspect of a marriage ceremony to the forefront. What is...
Celebrant fees for Weddings
Undoubtedly one of the first questions that I am asked is " How much do you charge?" A very valid question! Weddings can cost a lot of...
Wedding Vows
I have written blogs on this subject before, however things always come up - fresh ideas and wordings, so it has prompted me to do...
No photos or social media please!
Becoming increasingly popular in weddings, is the request that guests not take any photos or upload to social media. This is a personal...
Eulogies and Research
One of the aspects in my role as a Funeral Celebrant is assisting a family in putting together a eulogy honouring their loved ones life....
Once the funeral is over
Almost every day I am involved with families who have lost a loved one. As a Celebrant, it is my role to ensure the service is conducted...
Should I speak at my loved one's funeral service?
Should family and/or friends speak at a funeral service? I get asked this question quite a lot. The simple answer is "no-one should feel...
