Melbourne Funeral Celebrant: Peter Gourlay

27/07/2026

A small gathering of friends to remember A.

22/07/2026

A life well lived leaves traces behind it - it leaves family, friends and stories, and countless small moments that remain long after someone is gone.
Remembering PJO this afternoon by the bay she loved.

17/07/2026

13/06/2026

Conducted a beautiful Celebration of Life at Geelong Memorial Park yesterday afternoon. My first visit there. I loved the serenity and the space.

18/03/2026

"I would like to thank you again for H's service. It was just perfect."
Lovely to receive a note from H's family, even before I arrived home!

09/01/2026

It's not feedback that makes the celebrant role rewarding - but it's always appreciated.
“Now that things have settled a little bit I just wanted to pass on my heartfelt thanks for your professionalism and caring understanding in our difficult time.
You made the day special for us and took care of everything so expertly.
Thank you so much for your help.”
www.petergourlay.com.au

19/06/2025

A simple but beautiful ceremony this morning for LBH - linking family and friends in Melbourne and Perth.
Tributes demonstrated once more (in the words of Maya Angelou) that people may forget what you said, people may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel!
www.petergourlay.com.au

07/08/2024

Thursday, 8 August is Dying to Know Day
The link below is to a really useful booklet: "Things My Family and Loved Ones Need to Know"
It is produced by the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants and is designed to let your guardian, executor or family members know what is important to you and where to find things in the event of your death.... all the sorts of things that don't usually go in a will and we often forget to let people know. Remember, it's a guide only.
https://www.afcc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Family-Document-FINAL.pdf

16/06/2024

Thank you for sharing your experience, passion and wisdom Carly at Greenhaven Funeral Services. It was great to share ideas with such an enthusiastic and talented group.