Stories of Love and Life

Ceremonies are about people. I love telling their stories, old and new, and weaving a narrative into an occasion. I’m grateful to every client for allowing me to be part of their day, whether it be to help them exchange vows or farewell a person who was important in their life. Words are powerful. And so is their delivery. Here are some of my favourites. There are also stories about my life as a celebrant - the joy, the reward and the laughter.

Michaela Carr Michaela Carr

A farewell to Bill

Bill had no family when he passed away. How do you honour the life of a man with so little information? You look deeper.

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Michaela Carr Michaela Carr

Tony’s choice

Tony wanted to die. Laws in Western Australia gave him the chance to choose where and when. This is his story.

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Michaela Carr Michaela Carr

Working to honour Rob

It is easy to do something that you love. And even easier to be inspired by the person you loved so much.

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Kirsten Segavac Kirsten Segavac

Renewing Their Vows

Carole and Duncan chose to renew their wedding vows 50 years to the day after making them!

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Kirsten Segavac Kirsten Segavac

Chantal and Chris

Chantal and Chris were married on a winter’s day in June. The forecast wasn’t good but in the end, the weather was perfect.

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