Wendy Barton
Celebrant since 2006.
My other interests are family, gardening, yoga, mountain climbing, and reading to keep my mind open and growing.
- Certificate in Celebrant Studies (AUT)
- Member of CANZ since 2006
- Officiates marriages, funerals and a range of other ceremonies
- Physiotherapist 1979 – 1988
- Own Physiotherapy and Naturopathy Practice 1988 - 2004
Jane Godfrey
Jane has been a celebrant since 2009.
Jane has experience in a wide range of ceremonies, and she also enjoys the MC role at important occasions.
When not being a celebrant or teacher Jane’s passions lie in the theatre, running through her local forest and along the beach, spending time with her growing family and dear, long-time friends.
- A proud member of CANZ – Celebrant Association of New Zealand
- BA – English and Drama
- Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
- Diploma in Performance Art (NASDA)
Elizabeth Bennett
I’ve been a celebrant since 2008.
With a background in international health and academia, I now combine a busy celebrancy practice with consulting in the health sector.
On the side, my loves are family, friends and music. I’m especially interested in the traditional music of the Celtic harp.
- PhD (Melb)
- MPH (Qld)
- Certificate in Celebrant Studies (AUT)
- Member, Celebrants’ Association of New Zealand
Sarah Gnad
Sarah has been a celebrant since 2011.
She has been a member of CANZ (Celebrant Association of New Zealand) since she was appointed as a celebrant.
Sarah is an experienced marriage and funeral celebrant who values nurturing relationships to create meaningful ceremonies that celebrate life and love.
Sarah studied to gain a Diploma of Primary Teaching (1993) which led to 20 years of full time teaching in primary schools, with a strong focus of supporting learning through The Arts. In recent years Sarah has continued to teach children and teenagers in a part time capacity, while working as a celebrant.
Sarah loves being in the outdoors, especially in the mountains, and she continues to enjoy all sorts of art related experiences that help nourish her soul.
Sally Cant
Sally has a been an authorised celebrant since 1995, Training celebrants since 2001
- CERT IV in Celebrancy CHC42608 and a Grad Dip of Celebrancy
- CERT IV in Training and Assessment
- Author of The Heart and Soul of Celebrancy – sold over 6000 copies into 6 countries.
- Author of Conversations About Death
- Member of the inaugural FIMAC - Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council
- Lecturer- RMIT, Swinburne University et al, in Marketing, Public Relations and Information Technology.
- Owner and Director of Life Skills Training Pty Ltd
- President of the Celebrants Association of Australia
- Former Vice President of NDAN - Natural Death Advocacy Network
- National Committee Member of MAREAA - Marriage & Relationship Educators Association of Australia
- National Committee Member of CCGA - Monash Graduates Association
- 20 years - CEO of Communication Agencies
- An Associate Member of the National Speakers Association of Aust.
- Member of CANZ - Celebrant Association of NZ
- Corporate MC
- Award winning artist