Welcome to The Celebrant magazine. If you’ve been curious about subscribing or even purchasing a single issue to try before committing to a year, here’s a look at what’s inside. Veronika Robinson, editor
Issue 9
Cover Photo: Iceland
A special thank you to Iceland Celebrant, Sigurður Runarsson, and Wong Ariel Hoi Ki and Lau Lai Yue Vic from Hong Kong, for appearing on our cover for this issue.
Photography by @icelandcelebrant
Editorial: Sensuality As a Ritual
New Project Ceremony
A Woodland Wedding
The Wedding Jar Ritual
A Celebrant’s Voice
The First Ceremony
Making Mistakes
An Anointing Ritual
Creating Beautiful Borders
Beyond Complacency: Communication and Credibility
Know Your Words
Proprioceptive Writing: A Celebrant Ritual
A Celebrant’s Story of Overwhelm
The Sunflower Circle
Affirmations For Celebrants
The White Button Ritual
Healing Ceremony for Lily’s Amputated Finger
My Mother’s Daughter
Issue 8
Cover Photo: ITALY
Thank you to celebrant Carina Popescu (aka Tuscan Wedding Officiant) in Italy for appearing on this issue’s cover. Thank you also to photographer, Alessia Spano.
Editorial: The First Time, The Last Time
Moral Rights
Copyright
Vamp Up Those Vows!
The Relationship between the Speaking And Singing Voice
What Surrounds Us
Memorial on an Irish Beach
Isaac’s Naming Ceremony
Skills of Yoga and Celebrancy
The Singing Bowl
Sagesse Ceremony
Earth-based Farewell
A Mountaineer’s Goodbye
Trio of Herbs
Mountain Ash Blessing
Who Are You?
Issue 7
Cover Photo: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
A special thank you to celebrant Lillian Lyon and her couple, Sarah and Jamie Blake Crozier, for appearing on this issue’s cover. The setting is Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia. Thank you also to photographer Stefanie Banic.
www.stefjbanicphoto.com.au Dress designer Hope X Page
Editorial: Time for Change
Online Video Calls
Zooming to the Moon
Stepping into Celebrancy
Social Media for Celebrants
The Celebrant as a Writer
Love and Gratitude Ceremony
The Watchmaker’s Legacy
Leaving and Blessing a Home
Seashells in Ceremony
Learning to Listen
Gender Change Ceremony
Mia’s Naming Ceremony
Setting Celebrant Fees in a Regulated Environment
Chakra-water Coffin Blessing
LGBTQ+
Issue 6
Cover Photo: Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
A special thanks to celebrant Rachael Calvert for appearing on this issue’s cover (www.rachaelcalvertweddings.com.au) alongside Blanche and Adrian in beautiful Tasmania, Australia. Photography: Fiona Vail www.fionavailphotography.com.au
Editorial: Deep Rest
When You Are Called to Serve Yourself: The Ultimate CPD
Judging Celebrant Performance
Pandemic Positivity
Tent Pegs: a bond-building ritual
Comparing the Skills Between Celebrants and Storytellers
Elderberry Elixir: an interment of ashes ritual
My Life As a Celebrant
Funerary Ritual: Dram of Whiskey
A Naming Ceremony for Transformation
CPD and Celebrancy
Four Elements
Archetypes of Modern Celebrancy
Animal Companion Ceremonies
Issue 5
Cover Photo: Dubai
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Celebrant: Kerrie Low
Couple: Cara and Colin
Photographers: Bernie and Bindi
www.weddingphotographerdubai.me
Editorial: The Oxygen Mask of Creativity
The Doorway: a journey through death, drama and celebrancy
The Styled Wedding Shoot: why you should get involved
LGBTQ and the celebrant
Coping with Covid: my heart-led response
Slips of the Lip, Inclusion and Extremist Codespeak
The Mirror: an interment of ashes ritual
Frodo Fly’s Funeral: engaging children in conversations around death and funerals
My Journey as a Celebrant
Hannah’s Blessingway Ceremony
The Wedding and Funeral Industries: still negligently racist in 2020
Voice Matters: natural communication
Washing Feet: a bonding ritual
Soundscape in Ceremony
The Button Ritual: symbolism for a vow renewal ceremony
Gratitude
Craft of Scriptwriting: life is not a resume
Issue 4
Cover Photo: Spain
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Celebrant: Nikki Kulin
Couple: Emma and Glen
Photographer: Andreas Holm
andreasholm.com
Editorial: the imprint of my mother’s grief
What is Ritual Choreography?
Recycling Ceremony Scripts into Memory Hearts
Funeral Ritual in the Woods
Online Funeral Ceremony in Spain
Voice Matters
A Viking Funeral
Anointing Ritual in a Naming Ceremony
How To Have Time Off From Your Business
The Mosaic of Marriage
Naming Ceremony
Creating an Altar
Tying the Knot with Oregano
Creating an Online Mother Ceremony
Rehearsing Your Script
Coffee Unity Ritual
Why You Need a Cover Page
Craft of Scriptwriting
The Importance of Writing Your Own Script
Setting Up a Death Cafe
Issue 3
Cover Photo: Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Cover photograph of celebrant Julia Handford, Australia,
by Lauren www.mylivingfuneral.com.au
Editorial: Holding the Space
Outdoor Funeral Ceremonies
Child-friendly Wedding Ceremonies
Secret Ceremonies
We Are Gathered Here Today
Craft of Scriptwriting
Living Funerals
The Celebrant and the Black Cat
Dementia-friendly Funerals
Jasmine in Ceremonies
The Pocketwatch
Voice Matters: Simply the Best!
Origami Crane Ritual
Tips for New Celebrants
Re-envisioning Vows
Expanding Your Celebrant Business
Reflective Practice
Celebrant Buddy: inclusive ceremonies
Issue 2
Cover Photo: Mt Ruapehu, NEW ZEALAND
Cover photography by Benjamin Lane and Sirjana Singh of Tinted Photography Taken on Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand @TintedPhotography. Celebrant: Laura Giddey, along with Jo, Gőtz and Lou. Thank you!
Editorial: Liminal Space
Your Words
Path of Healing Ritual
Voice Matters
Emotional Intelligence
The Mighty Oak
Separation Ceremony
Celebrant Tips for Designing a Separation Ceremony
Seed Ceremony
The Craft of Script Writing
Ceremony and the Divine Feminine
Interment of Ashes
Continued Learning and Success as a Celebrant
The Red Cardinal and the Pregnant Nun
Benny’s Coming of Age Ritual
Lily and Sunflower Ritual
Transition Ritual
The Patchwork Cloak Ritual
Spice Blending Ritual
The Singing Celebrant
Issue 1
Cover Photo: Cable Beach, Western Australia
Cover image by Nik Buttigieg Photography
Celebrant: Elle Saunders
Couple: René Harbers and Chantal Adams at Cable Beach, Western Australia
Editorial: welcome
Protected Learning Time
Your Shop Front
Kimberlee’s ‘About Me’
Celebrant Self Care
Discplined Writing
What is a Committal?
Mindful Funeral Writing
Dutch Wedding Rituals
Learning to Listen
The Language of Ritual
Creating A Naming
Ceremonial Flora
My Life as a Celebrant
A Great Celebrant
Voice Matters
Avoiding Celebrant Overwhelm
Despedida
A Coming-of-Age Ceremony
Born without Breath
A Memory Bowl Ritual
Handtying under the Boab Tree
Building a Love Circle
Rings on the Beach
Crafting a Eulogy
Chocolate in Ceremony
Funereal Lavender Blessing
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