Betheny Stokes Independent Civil Celebrant

15/03/2025

Whenever I am missing you, I also remember how fortunate I was that you were in my life. I wouldn’t trade those moments for the world. 🤍🕊️

30/12/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year. 🎇🎊

A new year doesn’t mean we forget those gone before us, we shall keep their memories alive; by speaking their names, telling their stories and loving them.

22/11/2024

Today is Funeral Celebrant Day - A day dedicated to us as celebrants, for the work we do with our families to bring together the best service for their loved ones.
I thoroughly love my job and I am honoured to support families in their time of need! 🤍

It’s HERE! The first ever Funeral Celebrant Day, acknowledging the great work of funeral celebrants across the nation. Please feel free to tag a funeral celebrant below and tell them how fabulous they are, or perhaps you could write an ode or a poem to acknowledge the fantastic work you all do.

We’ll start you off …

A Ode to the Funeral Celebrant,
by Anon in the AOIC office! (Apologies to the poet laureates among you!!)

A family calls, a celebrant hears,
A shoulder to lean on through falling tears,
A gentle unwavering guiding hand,
As a family searches through unfamiliar land.

The celebrant ponders while heading for home,
Considering feelings of those now alone,
Tired and weary they put up their feet,
Content that a busy day is complete.

A family has now laid a loved one to rest,
The celebrant knows they are truly blessed,
A piece of the jigsaw as life finds its end,
To help on the journey a loved one and friend.