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WEDDINGS

Wedding - This ceremony requires a Registered Marriage Celebrant, and may be performed at any time of the day/night on any day of the year at any venue.  The ceremony requires legal documents to be signed in the presence of two witnesses and a Registered Marriage Celebrant.

 

Civil Union - This ceremony may be entered into by couples of the same sex or by couples of the opposite sex and requires legal documents to be signed in the presence of two witnesses and a Registered Civil Union Celebrant. 

 

Renewal of Vows - An opportunity to reaffirm the relationship in an updated context.

 

Engagement - A declaration of intent to marry.

 

Same Sex - This ceremony of commitment reinforces partnerships between two people of the same sex, but is not legally recognised as is a Civil Union Ceremony.

 

Commitment - An alternative to marriage/civil union in which the couple pledge themselves to each other.

 

FUNERALS

Funerals - The funeral ceremony may take any form, any time, anywhere.  The Funeral Director will assist with the organisation however you are free to choose the Celebrant.

 

Interment/Scattering of Ashes - This is one form of closure at a later date following the funeral.

 

Memorial - A service of remembrance.

 

Unveiling - The ultimate closure one year after the event, where a permanent memorial is unveiled.

 

Planning a Funeral Ceremony - Your advance wishes may be registered with a Celebrant who will assist and advise you to ensure your wishes are carried out.

 

FAMILY OCCASIONS

Name Giving - An alternative to a christening in a secular framework.

 

Birthdays - Honouring the milestones for any age.

 

Anniversaries - An opportunity to celebrate and remember past events.

 

Coming of Age - Recognition of transition from childhood to youth, youth to adulthood eg 18th/21st.

 

Reunions - Celebrating the gathering together of family/club/group members for any purpose.

 

BUSINESS/COMMUNITY

Awards - Recognition of achievement.

 

Compeering - Facilitation of events.

 

Farewell (resignations, overseas)  - Well wishing upon departure.

 

Launching - Bestowing of name and good wishes.

 

Promotions - Recognising the new challenges and opportunities of advancement.

 

Reunions - Celebrating the gathering together of business/club/group members for any purpose.

 

Retirement - An opportunity to honour and farewell significant service as well as welcome new beginnings.

 

TRANSITIONS

Blessings - Secular recognition of a place or event.

 

Cleansing - Cancellation of the past and celebration of new beginnings.

 

Croning (honouring of age) - Transition to the golden age of wise womanhood - only attended by women.

 

Divorce - Separation and new beginnings, alone or with friends and family.

 

Pets/Animals - Appropriate farewell ceremonies.

 

Planting - Recognition of seasons.

 

 

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