Funeral Directors and Funeral Celebrants are the same, right?
Um no, there are significant differences between a Funeral Arranger/Director and Funeral Celebrant. While it is not a legal requirement to engage the services of a Funeral Arranger, they do organise the legal paperwork, offer guidance and support during what is often a vulnerable time for family and friends. In Australia, there are three legal […]
End of Life Doula’s – what are they and what do they do?
An end of life doula is a non medical, non clinical role providing support, guidance, assistance and education to someone with a life limiting diagnosis or who may be at the end of their life. End of Life Doula’s also support family and friends with the caring responsibilities that come with looking after a person […]
Why I am passionate about including you pets (read: dogs) in ceremonies
I make no secret of how much I love my dogs, they are literally my world. My husband and I have two adorable dogs, Molly (12) and Georgie (3), and they are a huge part of our family and life. They are with us *most* of the time so why leave them at home on one of […]
Did you know SURPRISING your partner with a wedding ceremony is illegal?
Surprise weddings – a romantic gesture, right? Ummm, no. Surprise weddings are a NO-NO. This is not because we Celebrant’s want to spoil your fun…. If your person does not know about your surprise they are unable to consent to the marriage. In the moment, they may feel forced or coerced into being married. This means […]
What is the difference between a Wedding Celebrant and an MC
A Celebrant and MC are the same thing, right? Um no. Put simply the Celebrant coordinates all aspects of the ceremony and the MC manages the reception timeline and logistics. The celebrant is responsible for legally marrying you AND helps to create the vibe you are wanting to capture for your day. While it is a serious commitment […]
Is there a difference between a Funeral and a Memorial?
In short, yes. At a funeral the body is present in a coffin or casket and at a memorial there is no body present. *A casket is rectangular in shape and a coffin is wider at the top and tapers at the feet*. A funeral is *typically* but not always a more formal event that […]
