Miriam, thank you for giving Noel such a beautiful farewell
You reflected our thoughts and feelings beautifully and captured Noel’s character so perfectly. It was clear how much care and thought you had put into the service, and it meant a great deal to us.
Thank you for your kindness, care and compassion during such a difficult time. We truly appreciated your support and the way you helped us farewell Noel.
Best wishes,
Elizabeth and Jeanie
You captured her life so beautifully,
Dear Miriam, on behalf of our family, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you.
Mum’s service today was absolutely beautiful. You captured her life so beautifully, and every detail was presented with such care and thoughtfulness. From the purple colouring, the photos and music, to the tribute table — even down to the Milk Arrowroot biscuits! — everything felt so personal and so perfectly suited to Mum.
So many people have commented on what a beautiful service it was and how wonderfully it honoured her life.
Thank you both for helping to make such a difficult and emotional time just a little easier for our family. Your care, attention to detail and compassion meant so much to us.
Mum would have been so proud.
Kindest regards,
Nicole and family
wonderful job bringing the ceremony together
Miriam, I just wanted to personally thank you for accepting the role of celebrant for Marushia’s funeral.
I think you did a truly wonderful job in bringing the ceremony together. Your words captured her personality so beautifully and eloquently, and I know they will mean a great deal to everyone who was there to hear them.
Thank you, Miriam, for all your care, support and compassion throughout this difficult time. It has meant so much to me and to our family.
Kind regards,
Peter
The ceremony was warm, personal & heartfelt
You handled everything with such warmth and sensitivity and somehow managed to capture so much of Mum’s personality in the ceremony. There were moments of sadness, laughter and plenty of memories, and it felt like a genuine celebration of her life.
Your compassion and attention to detail meant a great deal to all of us. We will always remember the care you put into making Mum’s farewell so personal and special.
With heartfelt thanks,
Sandra Lynch
She took the time to understand Dad
A heartfelt thank you to Miriam for conducting such a beautiful service for Dad.
She took the time to understand who Dad was, what he meant to our family and the things that made him special. The ceremony felt personal rather than simply being a formal funeral, and her words captured his character wonderfully.
Miriam was caring, calm and compassionate throughout the whole process. We are so grateful for the care she showed our family and for helping us give Dad the farewell he deserved.
William mcdonald
Ceremonies Miriam Offers
Weddings
Personal, inclusive marriage ceremonies for all couples across Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast.
Funeral & Memorial Services
Compassionate civil funeral ceremonies that honour each life with honesty, warmth, and care.
Baby & Infant Funerals
Deeply compassionate ceremonies for pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant death — led by a Registered Midwife.
Baby Naming Ceremonies
Warm, joyful welcoming ceremonies to celebrate and name your new arrival.
Eulogy Writing
Professional eulogy and life story writing for families who need help finding the words.
Living Wakes
Meaningful ceremonies that celebrate a life while it is still being lived.
Meet Miriam Hart, Your Bellarine Peninsula Civil Celebrant, Serving the Whole Region
Miriam is based on the Bellarine Peninsula and works with families and couples across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, as well as wider regional Victoria. Whether your ceremony is on a beach, in a garden, at a venue, or somewhere entirely your own, she will be there with warmth, care, and quiet confidence.
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