Hello!

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My ceremonies are like me - natural, authentic, creative, and fun; easy to listen to and impossible to forget! I love crafting stories that spark laughter and happy tears, putting you at ease, and setting the tone for the rest of your Day.

 

My interest in people and their relationships is at the heart of who I am and all I do.  I'm invested in building trust, creating connection, and sparking emotion, thanks to skills I developed as a Counsellor and Teacher.

​So, when I was looking for a heart-centred change, becoming a Celebrant was a natural fit. Nothing could have prepared me for the intense joy I feel when marrying two souls in sync; for the tingles I get when they exchange words that strike a chord; and the pride I feel once they’re legally married.

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Conducting funerals is a different privilege. I use the insight and empathy I’ve developed during challenging phases of my own life to bring an authentic, calm presence to grieving families and support them to channel their emotion into a compassionate farewell.   

 

I was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and life has been as varied as the ceremonies I create. After migrating to Melbourne, then living in Tasmania, I now call the town of Sale my home, and proudly serve the diverse Gippsland region and beyond. 

When I’m not officiating ceremonies, you’ll find me enjoying a chat, a dance, a book; or unwinding with a G&T and a favourite podcast. I love a good roaming walk, with let's face it, any dog, but especially the beloved greyhounds we fostered and adopted  for many years. A true navel gazer, I fancy just sitting by the fire or water’s edge, discussing and 'solving'  life’s big and little questions. Fun fact: despite being an average swimmer, I once sailed from Queensland to Tasmania with my hubby and a friend, crossing a rarely calm, but thankfully so, Bass Strait.

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So, whether you call me Rosemarie or just Rose, I’d be over the moon to craft a ceremony that’s as intimate or grand, but always unique, as your story!

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Rose x