WELCOME TO SARAH DONOVAN HUMANIST CELEBRANT

Legal Wedding Solemniser
Naming Ceremonies
Funerals
Coming of Age Ceremonies

Humanist Association of Ireland Accredited

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About Me

I am a Cork based Humanist Celebrant accredited by the Humanist Association of Ireland and a legal wedding solemniser. I am originally from Kilkenny but am living in Carrigaline since 2010 with my wife and two lurcher dogs. I spent many years working as a Secondary School teacher in Dublin and more recently in the Further Education sector with adults.

I am a passionate humanist and an active member of the Cork City Humanist group. I feel really strongly that all people should be treated equally and with respect and it was my involvement with the Marriage Equality campaign for same sex marriage that sparked my interest in becoming a celebrant.

I love music! I sing with Cork's LGBTS choir, Choral Con Fusion and play ukulele with Shandon Ukulele Ensemble. I love to garden and grow some of my own veg (which is handy as I am a vegan). Heading off for a trip in the old banger of a campervan is my idea of a very good time.

I live in Carrigaline and am happy to travel within two hours to celebrate your ceremony.

Creating Your Ceremony

I feel it is such a great privilege to be able to work with you to mark your most meaningful moments. I specialise in Weddings, Naming Ceremonies and Funeral Services but am happy to work with you to create any ceremony to mark your special occasion. My role is to guide you towards celebrating your family landmarks in a warm, personal, and meaningful way. These are some of the most important days of your life and require special care.

As we craft your ceremony together, I will listen carefully to you and bring your personality to the heart of it. You can chose to include readings, music and symbols of your choice. You can include your guests to make them feel really part of the ceremony.

Your character will be stamped all over it. I will bring calm, knowledge, and professionalism to your day and hopefully a large helping of fun too!

For more information, click here.

What is a Humanism?

Humanists believe that every human being should live the best and happiest life possible while we are here on earth. Humanism is a philosophy of life and ethics, based on concern for humanity and the natural world. We do not look to any supernatural power for guidance but base our decisions on experience and reason. For a fuller explanation of the principles of Humanism, click here.

We are inclusive so whether you are a humanist, or religious, regardless of your world view or your philosophy, you are welcome at any of our ceremonies.

Celebrants accredited by the Humanist Association of Ireland are the only solemnisers who can offer a secular wedding in Ireland.

My Services

Name: Sarah Donovan Celebrant
Address: Carrigaline, CO, IE
Telephone: 0876123169

What type of ceremony are you looking to plan? Give me a call to schedule an appointment and see what I can do for you. Let's work together to make your dream ceremony a reality.

Weddings

I am accredited by the Humanist Association of Ireland and registered Marriage Solemniser so I can carry out all the legal parts for your wedding as well as all the distinctive and unique elements you wish to include. We can make your day a truly personal occasion. You bring your love story and together we will create a wedding ceremony where you both shine! For more information, click here.

Naming Ceremonies

What a wonderful opportunity to formally name your baby and mark their journey into the world. It is a great way to recognise the connections we have between families and friends and the role each plays in our children's lives. Naming Ceremonies are a great way to acknowledge the preciousness and promise of each and every one of us and to celebrate the joy, wonder and responsibility of bringing a child into the world.

For more information, click here.

Hand touching the coffin of a loved one.

Funerals

The death of someone close is a time of sadness and a time to mourn, however a humanist funeral is about celebrating their life. We can tell their story and mark all that was important in their lives, the people, places and events. We can honour their memory in a meaningful way and comfort those who are left behind.

The funeral ceremony can be as unique as the person whose life we are celebrating.

For more information, click here.

Coming of Age Ceremonies

Many cultures celebrate the transition from childhood to adolescence with a Coming of Age ceremony. These celebrations mark the increased responsibility and rights young people have in their families and communities.as they change and become mature adults. Coming of Age ceremonies essentially make the change official and helps the young person crystalise their understanding of who they are at that point in time.

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