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WEDDINGS
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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.
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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.
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Renewal
of Vows - An
opportunity to reaffirm the relationship in an updated
context.
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Engagement
- A declaration of intent to marry.
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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.
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Commitment
- An alternative to
marriage/civil union in which the couple pledge
themselves to each other.
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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.
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Interment/Scattering
of Ashes -
This is one form of closure at a later date following
the funeral.
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Memorial
- A service of
remembrance.
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Unveiling
- The ultimate closure one year after the event, where a
permanent memorial is unveiled.
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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.
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FAMILY
OCCASIONS
Name
Giving - An
alternative to a christening in a secular framework.
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Birthdays
- Honouring the milestones for any age.
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Anniversaries
- An opportunity to celebrate and remember past events.
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Coming
of Age -
Recognition of transition from childhood to youth, youth
to adulthood eg 18th/21st.
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Reunions
- Celebrating the gathering together of
family/club/group members for any purpose.
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BUSINESS/COMMUNITY
Awards
- Recognition of achievement.
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Compeering
- Facilitation of events.
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Farewell
(resignations, overseas) - Well wishing upon
departure.
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Launching
- Bestowing of name and good wishes.
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Promotions
- Recognising the new challenges and opportunities of
advancement.
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Reunions
- Celebrating the gathering together of
business/club/group members for any purpose.
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Retirement
- An opportunity to honour and farewell significant
service as well as welcome new beginnings.
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TRANSITIONS
Blessings
- Secular recognition of a place or event.
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Cleansing
- Cancellation of the past and celebration of new
beginnings.
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Croning
(honouring of age) - Transition to the golden age of
wise womanhood - only attended by women.
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Divorce
- Separation and new beginnings, alone or with friends
and family.
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Pets/Animals
- Appropriate farewell ceremonies.
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Planting
- Recognition of seasons.
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