What Is A Celebrant?

There are so many meaningful moments in life which deserve to be marked and celebrated. Whenever we choose to do this through some kind of ceremony or ritual, it can be daunting to know what to do, especially because "ritual" is no longer a central point in many of our cultures. Even when it is, most of us are not intimately familiar with all the complex moving parts that go in to creating a beautiful, meaningful ceremony.

A "celebrant" is the person who helps you "celebrate" or otherwise mark the occasion in a solemn, (or sometime silly, when the occasion calls for it), sacred way. They have experience with all the different forms a special occasion can take, and can help guide you through the tricky process of choosing meaningful words, songs, symbols and gestures. They are also the one who, on the day, provides a non-anxious and informative presence and figure of leadership, so that you and your loved ones can relax into the experience and be carried along without worry.

Quite often the celebrant of something like a wedding or funeral may be a member of the clergy, a priest, pastor, or similar religious figure.

While I am capable of representing some religions in this role, I am not "ordained" in any one religion. Instead, I have intimate familiarity with a vast variety of religions, spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, and more mundane secular traditions that often feel more appropriate to regular people, and while I can certainly participate in a "high church" affair, most of my clients are looking for something less elaborate and showy, and more personal and intimate.

In specialise in the uncommon and unusual, though I can certainly deliver more "traditional" ceremonies when the occasion calls for it. And I urge people to remember that "births, deaths, and weddings" are not the only time when a celebration - or celebrant - is needed. Any major moment in your life can be encapsulated by a beautiful ritual!

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Reviews and Testimonials

Handfasting, August 2019

"We asked Quill to do our handfasting because we knew he would do a good job and we were not disappointed.

Quill draws from different spiritual traditions. In conducting our handfasting, his sincerity and depth of understanding shone through and underpinned our ceremony with integrity and meaning. He was interested in the whole process and offered us guidance and flexible, creative help in the run up. His support was genuine and we appreciated his wise counsel." -L&L

Wedding, March 2021

"The celebrant managed to weave together solemnity with levity; everyone felt the sacredness of the moment, without taking anything too seriously. The script he provided was so helpful and kept us on track on an otherwise chaotic day!" -bridesmaid

Wedding, January 2022

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Handfasting, October 2020

"Quill was the perfect officiant for our handfasting, guiding the process smoothly and providing a beautiful ceremony that meant the world to us at the time. I highly recommend his services. " -Jene

Funeral, June 2021

"Quill managed to turn a tragic day into something comforting and almost joyful. I never expected to end this day with a smile on my face, but somehow that's what happened." -Jacob

Funeral, February 2022

"My brother had a complex life. I couldn't believe a complete stranger could do such a beautiful summary of his legacy in such a short period of time. Quill managed to capture his essence, and made everyone feel welcome and like they were part of the ceremony." -sister of the deceased

Funeral, March 2022

"I had a lot of questions and concerns at the beginning of the process, but Quill proved to be a gentle guiding presence, and helped us create a beautiful service for my dad's final send off." -Bereaved

Wedding, July 2022