NAMEGIVINGS

The birth of a child brings new and exciting dimensions to a relationship. For couples without a religious background who, nevertheless, would like to mark the safe arrival of their child with a special occasion, and welcome him/her into the family circle, a Namegiving Ceremony can be most appropriate.

It gives me great pleasure to work with a couple in creating a ceremony that will reflect their family values and love for their baby. There may be siblings or other family members to be included in the ceremony. Often a Namegiving will take place in the family home or backyard.

I am happy to suggest appropriate readings, poems, music or symbolic gestures to make your Namegiving a memorable event.

FUNERALS

A funeral gives a family the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved family member. Each family will need to grieve and celebrate in their own way.

My role in a Funeral Ceremony is to assist and advise the family in choosing the most appropriate commemoration, and to create a ceremony which reflects that person's life and relationships. A funeral is an important memorial, both to recognize and honour the deceased and to offer comfort and support to family and friends.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS/RITES OF PASSAGE

There are many events in our lives which require celebration! Sometimes it may be appropriate to share that celebration through a special ceremony devised for that occasion alone. I am happy to assist you in creating such an occasion. Such occasions may include:-

• Renewal of vows
• Special birthday celebrations e.g. 80th or 100th birthday
• House dedication
• Rites of passage e.g. Graduation Party, 16th birthday
• Remembrance Ceremony
• Memorials

ABOUT HEATHER

With a professional background in Education and the Arts, and interests in literature, music and social justice it is my aim to make your special occasion a memorable and relaxing one for you.

I speak with dignity, warmth and clarity and will endeavour to help you and your guests enjoy a comfortable and meaningful ceremony. I live at Mount Martha, on the Mornington Peninsula, and can suggest many beautiful and appropriate places for a wedding ceremony if you have not yet made this decision.

Alternatively, I am also happy to travel to Melbourne or surrounding districts, if requested. [a travel charge may be incurred if the distance is over 100 km]