Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand
Locate a funeral celebrant with Celebrants Aotearoa 'Find a Celebrant' search tool, anywhere in New Zealand. We are the sole national association for celebrants. Members create and facilitate ceremonies and rituals that respond to the diverse needs, cultures and values of New Zealand individuals, families and communities.
Funerals and other types of ceremonies
Rituals and symbolism are vital in life, especially for milestone events and during times of transition. A funeral service is a vitally important event, not just for family and loved ones, but also for friends and members of the wider community. And while a funeral service is a formal acknowledgement that someone has died, it is also a celebration of their life.
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Internment of Ashes
Placing ashes in a permanent location gives families a place to return to, reflect and remember their loved one, while the scattering of ashes generally has significance to the deceased, often reflecting a special place or activity. In either situation an independent celebrant can help create an appropriate ceremony for the occasion.
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Memorials
When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to hold onto a tangible memory; to fill that gap, often the chasm, that they’ve left behind. A memorial can help ensure the person you’ve lost is remembered well into the future.
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Unveilings
Unveiling Ceremonies are ceremonies done a year (12 months) after someone has passed away, to dedicate a grave monument for the deceased. The tombstone is covered with cloth before sunrise, and is uncovered in the unveiling ceremony.