Cairns Celebrant Sue Betts
Vow Renewals, Commitment, Baby Naming, Funerals & Memorials
Fun, No Stress, Easy Going, Professional Celebrant for your Special Ceremony
As an Authorised Celebrant I am also authorised to perform Vow Renewals, Commitment Ceremonies, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Graduation Ceremonies, Funeral Ceremonies and Memorials.
Whatever your ceremony, I go out of my way to make your ceremony special and unique to you, ensuring your occasion flows seamlessly and exactly how you want it. Personalised ceremony crafting is what I pride myself on. I know how to ask all the right questions to get as much detail about your story as possible so I can design a ceremony perfect for your occasion whether that be heartfelt, passionate, celebratory, sad or humorous. I do everything in my power to ensure that you will feel comfortable and at ease not only on the actual day but during the entire process leading up to it.
Available to travel, I can perform your celebration here in Cairns or surrounding areas, including Atherton Tablelands, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Cairns Celebrant Sue Betts always goes above and beyond for you and your guests
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A to Z of Ceremonies
Anniversaries
An opportunity to celebrate and remember past events
Awards
Recognition of achievement
Blessings
Secular recognition of a place or event
Birthdays
Honouring the milestones for any age
Burial of the Placenta
This can be incorporated with a Naming Ceremony
Civil Union
This ceremony may be entered into by couples of the same sex or opposite sex
Cleansing
Cancellation of the past and celebration of new beginnings
Coming of Age
Recognition of transition from childhood to youth, youth to adulthood e.g. 18th/21st
Croning (Honouring of Age)
Transition to the golden age of wise womanhood – only attended by women
Divorce
Separation and new beginnings, alone or with friends and family
Engagement
A declaration of intent to marry
Farewell
Well-wishing upon departure (resignations, overseas)
Funeral
The funeral ceremony may take any form, anytime, anywhere
Interment/ Scattering of Ashes
This is one form of closure at a later date following the funeral
Launching
Bestowing of name and good wishes on boats, etc
Memorial
A service of remembrance
Name Giving
An alternative to a christening in a secular framework
Pets/Animals
Appropriate farewell ceremonies
Planning a Funeral Ceremony
Your advance wishes may be registered with a Celebrant so they are carried out
Planting
Recognition of seasons, can also be included as a ritual in a Naming or Wedding
Promotions
Recognising the new challenges and opportunities of advancement
Renewal of Vows
An opportunity to reaffirm the relationship in an updated context
Retirement
An opportunity to honour and farewell significant service as well as welcome new beginnings
Reunions
Celebrating the gathering together of business/club/group members for any purpose
Seasonal
Marking the seasonal cycles
Unveiling
The ultimate closure one year after the event
Women’s Ceremonies
Special ceremonies for women
I will tailor your ceremony especially to YOUR needs and to what YOU want on your special day!
I take the time to really listen so that I can get to the very heart of what you want. My job is to find out what matters to you, then design a ceremony that is exactly right.
Whatever you’re planning, I will lead your ceremony with confidence and ensure your occasion is perfect in every way
personalised ceremonies
Your Occassion, Your Way
I can help with this and make it happen!
I take care of all the details from start to finish
Face to Face Meetings
Completion & Lodgement of Legal Paperwork
Individually Tailored Ceremony
Delivery of Personalised Ceremony
Use of Bluetooth PA System & Wireless Microphone
Cairns Celebrant Sue Betts Ceremony Packages
Commitment Ceremonies
A commitment ceremony is a service that allows a couple to make a commitment to one another without legal rights or responsibilities. You can still say vows, ask guests to do readings, play music, express your love for another, exchange rings (more on those later) and kiss in front of your nearest and dearest, but the service isn’t legally binding, and your marital status will not change.
Commitment ceremonies are a great way to have all the frills and fun of a wedding even if you can’t or don’t want to legally get married. And sometimes, just because it feels like a good thing to do!
You can plan a commitment ceremony in a relevant council building or go wild and host your ceremony on a beach, on top of your favourite hill, on a boat, in the rain forest, in your grandma’s garden or just on your patio via Zoom. Almost anything goes, which is all part of the appeal. You can write your own vows or promises to one another, choose readings or poems that are meaningful to you and let me know what you want emphasised within the ceremony. Or if you are unsure about wording, I can have a script and structure prepared but you needn’t stick to it.
Pricing very much depends on the type of ceremony you choose (a more basic scripted service or a bespoke celebration) and the venue, day and time you opt for.
Vow Renewals
Renewing your vows is a lovely way to celebrate your marriage all over again.
Your ceremony can include your original wedding vows, or we can work together to write new vows which reflect your years of marriage.
I can advise on romantic rituals, reading and music, so your day feels unique in every way.
Baby Naming Ceremonies
If you want to make a commitment to being responsible and loving parents to your child but know that a religious ceremony isn’t right for you, a naming ceremony is the perfect get-together.
I meet you and guide you through choosing music, poems and any special rituals you might like.
I then lead the way on the day as you share your love and dedication in the company of family and friends.
Funeral Ceremonies
I understand this is a difficult time, so I will come to your home to talk to you about your loved one and the sort of funeral you want for them.
I will write a tribute and the script for the service, then deliver it for you on the day. I can also help with choosing readings and poems.
The result? A uniquely beautiful and totally personal occasion.
Memorials
Music, beautiful readings, the sharing of memories, a touching eulogy – these are among the elements which make up a memorial service to remember.
If your loved one has already been buried or cremated, a memorial service is a chance to remember and honour them in the most personal of ways.
I can help you with every step of that journey.
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Ceremony Packages Pricing
Pricing will be dependent on the individual requirements of the Ceremony that you have in mind
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Cairns Celebrant Sue Betts can make your dream celebration come true!