Cost of a Celebrant in Sydney?
1. Marriages
We would love to be involved in preparing and officiating at a ceremony to renew your marriage vows. You can have as many or as few people involved as you want. We will also present you with a copy of your ceremony and Certificate of Renewal of vows as a memento of your special day.
Yes most definitely. Similarly, if you would like a particular scripture or religious teaching or prayer we will incorporate that. There are many teachings from wise and ancient philosophers and teachers as well as traditional blessings that have been passed from generation to generation.
YES. Once you have made contact with me, we can complete all the necessary documents by email, fax or post.
YES. We are more than happy and willing to help with this. We cannot however give you advice or involve ourselves regarding immigration or residency matters.
NO. Under the Australian Marriage Act 1961. “Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.” You can however, have a commitment ceremony which is similar to a wedding ceremony and you can register your relationship with Births, Deaths & Marriages, New South Wales.
NO. Only overseas passports can be accepted and even then a birth certificate is preferred.
NO. If you have changed your name you must register the change with the Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages in your state through a Change of Name form. If you use a name which you have assumed through usage, you may have trouble having your Marriage Certificate recognised by the Passport Office etc. in future.
YES. They must however be at least 18 years of age?
YES. An authorised marriage celebrant is able to marry couples anywhere in Australia.
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NO. Only one can be under 18. Bear in mind however that you also need permission of the court.
YES. See Overseas Visitors and Legal Information
Yes. Once you have received your marriage certificate from the Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, you can use that document to formerly change your name on your identification, banking and legal documents. If you want to hyphenate your surname you can do that also. More women are doing that these days after they get married.
YES. Our system is able to play MP3 or an iPod.
NO. That is not the role of a marriage celebrant. You need to discuss this with a legal professional.
YES. We are more than happy to suggest different venues for you.
YES. Once you have completed your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and booked a date for your ceremony, we will write a letter of support to the Australian Embassy in the country of your fiancé/fiancée. We cannot however give you advice or involve ourselves regarding immigration or residency matters.
NO. As a Civil Marriage Celebrant I am unable to offer advice on immigration matters but I can refer you to the relevant authorities or to an Immigration Agent who can help you.
YES. We can order it online for you after registering your marriage. There is however a small fee for this service.
YES. See our links page or talk to us about your requirements.
YES. We are more than happy to give you information about ways to personalise your wedding?
NO. Although it is a widely practice custom both in Australia and in other societies for a woman to change her surname to her husband’s when she marries, this is a legal requirement. It is simply a matter of choice. You are not legally required to change your name and many women do continue to use their own surnames after marriage.
NO. Wearing a wedding ring or wedding band is a custom dating back many generations and used in many cultures. It is an indication that the wearer is married. Depending on the local culture, it is worn on the base of the right or the left ring finger
NO. You do however need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and lodge it with me, your celebrant. .This form is usually witnessed by me at our first meeting, but may also be witnessed by a JP, Notary Public etc. and scanned and emailed or faxed and then posted to me.
YES, a person registered with the Nationally Accredited Authority Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) will need to translate and interpret these certificates.
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YES. We have an extremely good PA system and do not charge any extra for its use. You will need to ascertain from the local council or venue manager if there are any restrictions on the use of a PA system at the venue.
YES. We will register your marriage either by mail or online shortly after the ceremony.
The Commonwealth Attorney General Department’s website has a list of registered marriage celebrants. You will find our names and contact details there.
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No. As a wedding ceremony is a legal undertaking, a celebrant is not permitted to conduct a wedding ceremony if anyone involved in the service is under the influence of any substance.
YES. Home weddings are popular and can make a very special occasion even more special.
YES. We encourage couples to honour their culture within their ceremony. We are more than happy to work with clergy from all faiths if you wish to combine your civil & religious ceremony. Please feel free to discuss this with either myself or Elle when we meet.
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YES. We actively encourage family and friends to participate in the wedding ceremony as it is these inclusions that add that unique personal touch to your very special day.
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YES. You can write as little or as much of your ceremony as long as it complies with the Marriage Act, 1961 of Australia. We at Life Cycle Celebrant Services will help you prepare your ceremony.
We are more than happy to sit with you and listen to your ideas and desires. We will be more than happy to prepare and officiate at your commitment ceremony that we are sure you will be happy with. We will also present you with a copy of your ceremony and a Certificate of Commitment as a memento of your special day. It is possible to register a relationship in NSW through the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. You can download a form here: Register a relationship in New South Wales.
Yes we can. We will listen to your ideas and prepare the wording of your ceremony to meet your needs. We will also present you with a copy of your ceremony and Certificate of Commitment as a memento of your special day. Provided that one partner in the relationship resides in NSW, if you decide that you would like to register your relationship you can do so through the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. You can download a form here: Register a relationship in New South Wales.
YES. For a marriage ceremony to be legal, you only need the two of you, the celebrant and two witnesses over the age of 18. You also need to give the usual notice etc. Refer to our Legal Requirements page.
Feel free to phone, fax or email us and we will help to answer all your questions to the best of our ability.
YES. That is quite alright with us. It’s your wedding and we will make sure that we do our best to ensure that all of your guests can hear the ceremony.
Not a problem. We are more than happy to transfer your booking fee to another date that we are available.
You will need a few pieces of music for your wedding. You will need one for while you are walking down the Aisle. You should have two or three songs or music pieces to cover the time we will be signing registers and marriage documents. What we suggest is that it should be appropriate to the occasion.
Your names must be exactly as they are on your birth certificate, or if previously married, your married name, or if you have a Change of Name Certificate.
If a celebrant is offering to conduct your wedding for a very cheap rate, it most likely means that you will have an impersonal and very limited script.
YES. Some countries however require what is referred to as an “Apostille Stamp” on each relevant document. As this can become a very expensive exercise, you should check with your embassy or The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) beforehand.
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YES. That is part and parcel of our role as your celebrant. We will discuss that when we meet and can arrange a rehearsal if you think that is necessary. We also provide a table for signing if needed and a high quality PA system if needed.
2. Life Celebrations
Yes, most definitely. We are here to help you arrange the best life celebration ceremony for you and your family.
Email: info@lccs.com.au
We will listen to you and get an understanding of the tradition you want incorporated and then research the tradition. We will give you an outline of how we feel the cultural tradition can best be incorporated into the ceremony and then build it into the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, we will present you with a copy of your ceremony and a Naming Certificate as a memento of your child’s special day.
Ivor and Elle know that every person and family have good and not so good times. We will do what we consider best to help you individually and as a group to prepare and deliver a ceremony that will be meaningful and appropriate. We will listen to you, we will be understanding of your needs and desires, we will care about what you want to achieve and we will deliver a ceremony that will help your family move forward.
Normally our services revolve around life celebrations such as Baby Naming’s, Commitment Ceremonies, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Blending of Families, Moving on Ceremonies and the like. That said, we would be able to prepare and officiate at a ceremony revolving around the funeral of a much loved family pet, the Naming of your new Boat or the Cleansing of your New Home.
3. Funerals
Yes most definitely. We are here to help you arrange the best funeral ceremony for your loved one.
You will need to discuss the music to be played at the funeral ceremony with the Funeral Director. The Funeral Director will also discuss any video or photo array and the printed program with you.
I can read the Eulogy you have prepared or you can ask a relative to present on your behalf. If you would like to read the Eulogy I can teach you a simple technique that was taught to me to control an emotive tear but I will step in and continue if you want me to.
There is absolutely no problem with that. Local RSL clubs are always willing to be involved in the funeral of one of their own. We will work hand in hand with the local RSL Executive and ensure that they are involved so that your father’s military and RSL service is remembered.
That is quite ok. We will design your dad’s funeral service around his wishes and celebrate his life in line with those wishes. It is not always a good idea though to open the floor for guests to get up and express their feelings as it may take away from the mood or the service might go over the allocated time.
Most certainly. The funeral service is a celebration of your mother’s life. It needs to define who your mother was. Your mother sounds like she was a very special woman who had strong beliefs as to how people should live their lives.
It is important that the grandchildren have a very good memory of their grandfather so we can include the grandchildren in the service in some way. This could take the form of them placing a flower on the casket or one or two of the older grandchildren giving a two minute tribute about their granddad. That would be a very moving and loving gesture.
A funeral ceremony usually consists of but is not limited to:
- An Introduction
- The Eulogy
- One or two Readings
- A Reflection/Prayer
- The Committal The Committal can be undertaken at either the funeral home or cemetery chapel, specially chosen Funeral Venue, cemetery crematorium as part of the funeral service or at the graveside.
Ivor and Elle will discuss your family’s individual needs and ideas so that the ceremony will be in keeping with your family’s wishes. We will present you with a copy of the ceremony at the conclusion of the service.
