Annie Martin Celebrant
Every Life is Unique
Firstly, if you are reading this following the death of someone near to you, please accept my sincere condolences.
At this most difficult time you need someone who will listen closely and communicate clearly, but above all else, someone you can trust. I am a former School Principal and an experienced Funeral Celebrant. I have undertaken Funeral Celebrancy Training with:
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2007 Academy of Celebrancy Australia
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2020 Celebrants Training College
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2021 Funeral Master Class, Zenith Virago
As a member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants, I am caring and professional in all that I do. I am confident that together we can design a ceremony that is a tribute to your loved one and reflect their unique life journey.
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As an experienced public speaker, you can have confidence that the funeral will be delivered both sensitively and professionally.
A funeral service designed and delivered well, not only honours a life,
it is an important step in the healing process for those who loved them.
Where to Begin
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The Celebrant’s role is fundamental in the creation and delivery of a funeral service - it is a role that you don’t want to leave to chance.
I would be honoured to be approached independently to be your Celebrant, and would then be happy to work with the Funeral Home of your choice.
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Testimonials
Words cannot express my gratitude for the magnificent job you did in celebrating the life of Tessa yesterday. Your eulogy was magnificent.
You made it so much easier for my daughters to focus on ensuring that their mother will be remembered for the difference she made to the lives of vulnerable people in the community.
Thanks so much for your care, your empathy and your professionalism. I could not recommend your services more highly.
- Philip Brewer
I feel totally compelled to write this review, so that other families may find Annie Martin, to be there in their sadness.
This week my Partner's family farewelled her mother, who was an amazing woman, taken far too early by cancer.
The family chose to engage the services of Annie Martin for the private family funeral.
The sheer brilliance with which she presented each of the family. The reverence, respect and dignity she bestowed upon my Partner's Mum, was remarkable.
The family were all deeply grieving. Annie's firm steady hand, her compassion and her exemplary professionalism enabled them to address the passing of
their loved mother and partner in such a magnificent and collected manner.
Funerals are such sad, emotional and confusing occasions. I have attended far too many in my 70 years.
I've not seen such a capable and caring celebrant or priest in my lifetime.
Thank you Annie Martin for the magnificent job you did, for a fabulous farewell to a magnificent and loved Mother, Partner and Friend.
Andrew A (Ferny Creek)
I couldn't recommend Annie any higher.
We utilised the services of Annie Martin as the Celebrant at my mother's celebration of life recently. We couldn't have wished for anyone better. Annie was excellent at recalling our briefing conversation and delivered the opening, middle and conclusion brilliantly. She was knowledgeable, sincere, caring, and delivered her words in a warm, soothing manner with a touch of humour.
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- John Longmore
Annie has a beautiful and genuine manner of connecting with people and ensuring their stories are heard and cherished.
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She conducted a funeral service of a young girl dear to so many, myself included, in such a warm and compassionate way, ensuring her memory was honoured and respected. Thank you.
- Barbara Hutchieson.
Annie was the perfect person to help me and my family celebrate the life of my mum when she died. Annie was reliable, reassuring and flexible, making suggestions as we planned the service together.
Annie made our ceremony feel intimate and welcoming. Her Eulogy for my mum gave an accurate and lively depiction of mum’s life and who she was as a person.
Thanks Annie, you are a lovely person.
- Bronwyn
Our mother Evelyn died at age 99. She was undeniably the mother to Australian Womens Chess. Annie was one of her chess daughters and offered to conduct her ceremony. She helped us to get through such a sad time.
The ceremony in Sydney was a wonderful, moving and touching remembrance of our mother. Thank you Annie – our chess step sister.
- Nick Koshnitsky