Namings
A naming ceremony for a child is a very meaningful and special ceremony that brings joy, hope and love within the family unit and to the wider community. A naming ceremony celebrates the birth and formally welcomes a child into the family, into society and to the world. It expresses the overwhelming joy of the parents, and the responsibilities that they now have. It offers recognition to the grandparents for their wisdom and support and the willingness of the godparents/guardians to accept the role of mentor for the child throughout their lifetime.
A naming is an expression of the parent's wishes for the welfare of their child so that they will learn to know themselves, to achieve, to express their feelings, to have fun, to love and to believe in their dreams. I listen to your needs and together we formulate a ceremony to reflect your thoughts and feelings for your child and for their future.
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Dear Therese
Thank you for doing such a great job at Cobi's Naming Day on Sunday 22 October 2006. We all had a fantastic day and it wouldn't have gone as well as it did without you and Brian doing your part. Everything we asked for you gave, and then you suggested and offered more. For us, you had the perfect level of professionalism, balanced well by the fact that you are warm, friendly and genuinely nice. You went to the trouble of learning "OUR" story and used that to provide the service we wanted.
We enjoyed having you in our home and should we be lucky enough to have more children we would love for you to come back for future Naming Days.
Again we thank you
— Stacy, David and Cobi Young
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Coby with family and godparents |
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Funerals
As a professionally trained funeral celebrant I meet with many people who are experiencing deep sadness and sorrow. Due to my own personal experience of loss, I can offer comfort and understanding to family and friends who are grieving for their loved one and can empathise with them at this most difficult time in their lives.
A funeral celebrant needs to sensitive and caring and listen to the needs of the family and friends in order to prepare a, "celebration of life", that reflects the characteristics and personality of the person who has passed away. The funeral service needs to be given with dignity and respect and therefore give solace and comfort to the loved ones that are grieving.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt from the heart"
–Helen Keller
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A red rose is a symbol of love |
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