Why I do it….
The Joys of Being a Wedding and Funeral Celebrant
When I tell them I’m both a Wedding and a Funeral celebrant, they often respond with, “Isn’t that... a bit of a contrast?” a mixture of curiosity and sympathy. On the surface, they seem so different: one filled with laughter, champagne, and promises of love; the other with tears, remembrance, and letting go.
They are deeply connected through love, life, and human contact; both are about telling a person's life story—the very essence of what it means to live meaningfully. They ask if it might seem like these two roles couldn’t be further apart; however, they are both about telling a life story and the human connection
Kerrie, your professionalism and enthusiasm made the whole service lovely. Thank you soo much ( Sheila )
Being a celebrant is not just a job; it’s a calling. Few professions allow you to stand so close to life’s most defining moments, to bear witness to the full circle of human experience.
Thanks kerrie, you made the whole experience really easy, it felt like therapy talking to you ( Vikki )
At weddings, I see hope, commitment, and joy in their purest forms. Two people choosing each other , saying yes not just to a single day, but to a lifetime of shared laughter, challenges, and growth. Every ceremony is unique, crafted to reflect their personalities, their story, their quirks. I love weaving those personal details into words that make guests smile, laugh, and sometimes even cry (the good kind of tears).
It was lovely to meet you, Kerrie. You are everything we want in a celebrant. We are excited about our wedding now
( Stacey & John )
At funerals, the privilege is quieter but equally profound. I’m invited into the lives of families who are grieving, often at their most vulnerable, to help them tell the story of someone they deeply loved. It’s an honour to listen, to hold space, and to translate their memories into a ceremony that brings comfort, gratitude, and sometimes even moments of joy.
I just wanted to say how pleased I was—you delivered a perfect service for my sister. You gave her the perfect send-off (William)
Whether I’m writing vows or eulogies, my work centres on stories , those small but meaningful threads that shape a person’s life. The way a couple met. The way a father laughed, favourite sayings, secret glances, inside jokes, and tender gestures that reveal someone’s true self. In every ceremony, people want to be recognised and remembered for who they are. As a celebrant, it’s my role to enable that, to craft words that do justice to a life, love, and legacy.
You told our story perfectly, we laughed, we cried, and so did our friends, thank you ( May & Fiona )
The best part of my job is meeting new people and being invited to be part of their life-changing moments; it's a true honour. I meet individuals from all over, from all walks of life, and no two days are the same. One day, I might meet a young couple about to begin their journey together, and the next, visit a family torn apart by grief.
No two days are the same. But the biggest thrill is when, after the service, they smile and say, "Thank you, that was perfect.” That’s when I know I’ve done my job, and I can go home happy.