OTHER SIGNIFICANT LIFE EVENTS
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So, what is the meaning of a celebrant (also known as an officiant)?
A celebrant is defined by the Cambridge online dictionary CELEBRANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary as a 'priest who leads a religious ceremony or a person who leads a ceremony such as a marriage or a funeral'.
In fact, independent celebrants (who are usually not affiliated with any religion) are more than this; they are modern-day storytellers, weaving together words and emotions to create unforgettable moments.
The role of a celebrant in ceremonies
From weddings to funerals and everything in between, celebrants play a crucial role in bringing people together to celebrate and commemorate life's most important milestones. Unlike traditional religious figures or legal officiants, celebrants have increased flexibility in offering a more personalised approach.
An independent celebrant usually is not affiliated with or trained in any religion. After taking time to talk to and get to know families and couples, a celebrant creates and writes individualised, personal ceremony scripts for funerals, weddings, and naming ceremonies.
So why would someone opt for an independent celebrant if other options are already available?
Independent celebrants add another level of choice and difference for everyone. For example, a family may not want a religious service for their deceased relative, or perhaps at a wedding, the couple may wish to have a mixture of cultures included into the ceremony. A celebrant can help and include these aspects to suit individual couples and families.
- Graduations
- Divorce
- Birthday
- Anniversary
- Engagement
- Sporting Milestones
- Boat Naming
- House/Property Naming
- New Job
- Moving (Domestically / Inernationally)
- Travel
- Retirement
- Leaving home
- First Car