ABOUT ME
I completed my Civil Celebrancy training in 2018 and passed my NOCN level 3 certification in May 2018. I am an independent celebrant and member of the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants (FOIC). I am also a professional actress, singer and qualified teacher (Primary). I previously headed my own company FALLEN MOON, providing professional storytelling in schools, for libraries and festivals and facilitating workshops in drama and art in Essex schools.
WHY NOW? My daughter is now all grown up and independent. I wanted to retrain in a new career that I felt passionate about and one that still challenged me creatively. I decided that I would love to be a part of a special milestone in someone’s life or memory. From now, I look forward to meeting new people and to be entrusted with that special, unique job of being employed as their celebrant in that special ceremony.
WHAT IS A CELEBRANT? A celebrant is someone who scripts and organises a ceremony for a family, group of people, individual or couple. It can be held anywhere, any time, any way. It can be a funeral, burial, memorial, vow renewal, baby naming, wedding or handfasting, to name but a few services I can offer. The ceremony can have religious aspects- a hymn or prayer, or none at all. One part a celebrant cannot do at a wedding is the role of the registrar. The legal marriage part must be undertaken separately.
A celebrant strives to deliver a ceremony that is driven 100% by the wishes, beliefs and philosophies of the client. A celebrant is there for guidance, support and to advise. On the day, the celebrant will be the voice of the ceremony and the guide who keeps “things on track”.
WHAT WILL I BRING AS A CELEBRANT? I want to be able to provide a person-centred celebration, whether a celebration of someone’s life or a celebration of birth or a celebration of love. I will always endeavour to provide a ceremony created with love and taking into consideration the personal beliefs, needs and wishes of the clients. I will help create a ceremony that beautifully reflects specific personalities and philosophies of the individuals. A unique, bespoke ceremony that will be remembered and treasured by all for many years to come.
WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? I am an enthusiastic and professional individual who will listen carefully to your needs with sensitivity and with creativity, then turn your ideas into reality in a ceremony you feel happy with. My services also include alternative themed ceremonies- whether a medieval, vampire, gothic, Viking or a beautiful Pagan ceremony.
As a professional singer, I can also offer bespoke vocals during your ceremony. My partner, Michael, is a musician and composer and together we can add a unique piece, performed live or recorded (a well-loved cover of a song or composed just for you) during your ceremony.
WHICH AREAS DO I COVER? I live near Maldon, Essex and will happily travel within 30 miles of that point- Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Tiptree, Maldon and Heybridge, Southminster and Bradwell-on-Sea are all areas I cover in my celebrancy. Of course, I am prepared to travel further afield, but that would be reflected in my fee.
SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MAKE CONTACT WITH A CELEBRANT? Choosing the right celebrant for you is so important. A relationship builds up with that celebrant, the person who will help you mark that special moment in your lives. In choosing me, you are guaranteed a totally professional service from start to finish. I will always suggest meeting me face-to-face (if possible) at first to discuss your needs and requirements so that I am fully equipped to deliver your wishes on the day. From then on, I am available via email and phone to discuss your requirements-no matter how many times we need to edit and rewrite the ceremony- whatever it takes in order to achieve total satisfaction with the end result.
For any milestone, beginning, end or change in life, I would be honoured to be the celebrant who is chosen to help and support you.
Kate Millner:Celebrant… at the heart of it…
Dedicated to delivering a ceremony that is personal to you and yours..