Celebrant

As I was watching the Festival of Remembrance at the weekend, I was deeply moved to see the 25th anniversary of the lifting of the ban on gay, lesbian, and bisexual personnel serving openly in the armed forces being recognised and celebrated. A powerful “laying of the drums” ceremony was performed by eight LGBTQIA+ servicemen…

When it comes to weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, and celebrations of life, many people still aren’t quite sure what a celebrant actually does. Because of that, a few myths have popped up over the years — and I hear them all the time! So, let’s set the record straight. Here are five of the most…