Jayne Clarke

“Whether it be ceremony marking birth, life, love, transition or loss, it would be my great honour and privilege to walk alongside you right now. In 2013 following personal losses, I made the decision to follow my passion and become a celebrant. I feel like I’ve ‘come home’ to true purpose and meaning as all the roads of my life have prepared me to assist you. I so look forward to meeting you to discuss your requirements.” 

Jayne designs gracious and insightful ceremonies, completely personalised for the individuals engaging her. She crafts memorable ceremonies marking lifes’ significant moments, and is passionate about stopping the ‘busy-ness’ of our lives to capture the sacredness of those moments, by way of ritual and ceremony. She states that with reflection we can more expertly recognise, navigate, learn and grow through all the transitions of our lives.

For ceremonies of loss and grief you will find Jayne to be sensitive, caring and wise in your very difficult time. She will warmly and compassionately guide you through the crafting of a ceremony that will celebrate the life of your loved one, support you in your grief and enable you to say goodbye in a meaningful and memorable way. Creative and insightful with words, she will officiate at your occasion clearly and confidently, yet with tenderness.

Jayne is completely at ease to navigate NZ’s varying cultural, racial and spiritual beliefs. 

“We wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your crafting of Peter’s life and memories yesterday.  We really liked the small touches and injection of humour.  The service delivered the tone that Marion wanted to convey so thank you for managing that.  A lot of people commented afterwards how lovely the service was.”  Louise and Murray, May 2018

“I know that Dad would have loved his service.  And it was made even more special because of you & for this we want to thank you for being so caring and for being such a tower of strength to all of us, both leading up to and on the actual day of Dad’s service.  We had so many people acknowledge that it was the nicest funeral that they had ever been to.  Which made us all feel good for Dad.”  Sonya, Pauline, Victoria, October 2017

Jayne is a graduate of The Celebrant School with a Certificate in Celebrant Studies to enhance her already intuitive ability and expertise in this work, and a proud member of CANZ, welcoming accountability to a Professional Standard and Code of Ethics and Conduct, while providing continued education and peer support.  Jayne is FULLY VACCINATED.