Alongside the joy of celebrating love as a marriage celebrant, I am equally proud to be an experienced professional funeral celebrant.
This sacred work for families in grief is a privilege.
My work as a funeral celebrant is deeply rewarding. My Celebrant School training and ongoing professional development support my experiential knowledge and understanding. With calm confidence, I support families to create a funeral ceremony for their loved one that is a uniquely personal and meaningful celebration of life.
I have led a wide variety of funeral services. These include ceremonies for my own family, for a stillborn child, for a dear man who I had married to his husband only a month before, and for a beloved friend whose farewell was attended by over 400 people.
I am grateful to the families who have trusted me to stand beside them in their grief and loss.
“I attended [J’s] funeral and wanted to let you know that you were excellent as the celebrant!! Everything that you did showed your total awareness of the essence of ceremony.
Well done indeed Melanie. You have a rare gift……nurture it!“
Mary Hancock, Founder of The Celebrant School.
“I can’t thank you enough for the beautiful funeral you brought together for [Mum]. It was just perfect, my only regret is she wasn’t there to experience it too. You set the most perfect tone for the day, and so many people commented after about you.“
April 2024
“Thank you so much for the role you played in our father’s funeral, your words and tone were just right and I know it l was not straightforward… I appreciate you staying with us through all of that.“
Feb 2023