Ashley McKenna
Independent Celebrant
Uniquely crafted services delivered with compassion, kindness and care.
Services
Unique services delivered with compassion, kindness and care.
Funeral Services
A funeral service should capture the essence of your loved one and allow family and friends to share special memories and stories.
The Eulogy, therefore, is like no other because your loved one is unique. It is an opportunity to weave those stories together.
Yes, there will be tears, but there can also be smiles and, sometimes, even a little laughter while you are transported to the special times you shared.
As a celebrant, I will deliver any kind of service you would like: it can be as creative or traditional as you want. It can incorporate any religious beliefs or be purely secular.
You might have a clear idea of what kind of service you desire or I can help you to create a fitting service.
I will liaise with you, from the moment you choose me as your celebrant, as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, until after the funeral.
I am here for you at this difficult time, with compassion, kindness and care.
Renewal of Vows
Many couples choose to renew their vows whether they were legally married or not.
This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate and reassert your love and dedication to one another.
Some couples like to renew their vows every year while others prefer to renew their vows when the time seems right for them. It's your decision.
You might choose to use your original vows or, based on your time together, create completely new vows. There are no rules - this is a time to be as creative as you like. The choice is yours!
You might have decided exactly what you want or you might just be at the planning stage. I am here to help you.
You might want to incorporate religious beliefs or have a purely secular ceremony; you might want to elope or be surrounded by family. You might want to renew your vows beside a river, in a forest or in a hotel.
The choices are endless: your ceremony is yours. It is your special day after all.
Baby Naming
A new addition to the family is always such a special occasion.
Baby naming ceremonies are becoming much more popular, with many families choosing this over a christening.
This is an opportunity for you to gather with family and friends to welcome your child into the family.
It is also a great chance for adoptive parents to welcome the arrival of their child or to mark the blending of a family.
This is a celebration suitable for babies, toddlers and older children too.
I am here to plan your special ceremony. You can be as creative as you like and hold your celebration outdoors, with symbolic gestures such hand or foot printing or opt for a venue and a simple gathering of family and friends to mark this special occasion.
I will work with you to create a special occasion unique to your family and your needs.