I have a lot to be grateful for. The name ‘Grateful Celebrant’ is kind of a give-away. That’s why a Gratitude Ceremony was something I wanted to create for weddings and vow renewals. This element of your big day could become the start of a family tradition. Noticing what we have to be grateful for …
Your wedding vows are a huge part of your ceremony. You want them to be memorable, witty, romantic and most of all, authentic. Everyone should agree they were very ‘you’. And you both want to feel like they were unique to your story and for your future. Writing your wedding vows can feel so daunting, …
Welcome to Ask a Celebrant, the new Podcast with me and Berni B, my friend and fellow Celebrant. I will be sharing the episodes of the Podcast through this site as well as on Social Media. If you have questions you’d like to ask us, do get in touch and we’ll do our best to …
Talking about our inevitable death and our wishes after the event, is not usually included in light conversation for date night. Despite us all knowing that we will die, many of us never let our loved ones know what we hope for at the end of our life. As a Celebrant, I often have detailed …
There are so many beautiful poems for a life celebration. Some will lift everyone up and make them smile with fond memories. Others will reduce you all to tears as they remind you of your loss. Knowing which poems to include as you plan a life celebration can set the tone for the entire ceremony. …
Funerals and Life Celebrations are not the same thing. You may hear Celebrants and Funeral Directors referring to them as though they were. However, it is important to understand that a Life Celebration is bespoke, has no set format or timing and can be carried out anywhere. As a Celebrant, I often take a non-religious …
