Genevieve Messenger -
Marriage & Funeral Celebrant
Areas include: Daylesford, Trentham,
Ballan & Blackwood

I have been a celebrant since 2000 and I made the big tree change to Central Victoria and Macedon Ranges in 2009. I’ve never looked back and love performing ceremonies in this beautiful part of the world.
I am located at:
Blackwood (near Daylesford, Trentham and Ballan),
Victoria, 3458
My contact details are:
0407 013 014 (I’m friendly and approachable so you’re welcome to call me any time for a free no obligation consultation.)
gencelebrant@gmail.com
www.messengercelebratelife.com.au - more information on my other website.
Preferred places
I live in Blackwood, next to Daylesford, so I am available for Daylesford, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn Springs, Trentham, Ballan, Ballarat, Woodend, Lyonsville, Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Newbury, Greendale.
I am also very happy to travel to Melbourne for ceremonies.
My Celebrant related Qualifications are:
Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy
Certificate IV in Celebrancy
My other qualifications and experiences are:
I am a Graduate of the International College of Celebrancy
I am sometime lecturer at Victoria University in their Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy and Funeral Short Course.
I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree from La Trobe University.
I have a second Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Victorian College of the Arts (Melbourne University). (Performing Arts) and a
Masters Degree from the Victorian College of the Arts in Screenwriting.
My associations are:
International College of Celebrancy Association - ICCA
I provide the following ceremonies:
Marriage
Renewal of Vows
Funerals
Memorial Services
Name Givings
Life changes / Transitions
House blessings
Life Changes
Cutting the ties, conscious separation
Funeral Consulting and Planning
Other Rituals and Celebrations
About Me
My background is as an artist where I enjoyed performing cabaret, comedy and writing original plays. I’ve also directed and produced theatre. I just wrote my first feature film. My other hat is that I facilitate Women’s River Retreats in my home town of Blackwood.
I’ve officiated at over 600 weddings – and all of them have had their own style and tone. Just like you do. A perfect ceremony is creative, personal and well presented.
For funerals or farewell ceremonies I can act as a consultant as well as a celebrant. I can hold your hand all the way through and share my expertise.
Weddings
l delight in officiating at same sex weddings.
Services may include:
- face to face meetings
- email consultation
- resource sharing (readings, example ceremonies etc.)
- Legal paperwork, ceremony and registration to births, deaths and marriages
- Well drafted writing of ceremony
- Follow up email & phone consultation until final draft is approved by you.
- Rehearsal
- Quality wireless and battery run Behringer PA system
- A guarantee I keep 4 hours free either side of your ceremony
- Excellent delivery on the day
Fees:
By negotiation
13th Birthday – Coming of Age – Becoming a Teenager – non-Jewish Bar-mitzvah or Bat-mitzvah
One of the most moving ceremonies I ever co-created was for a 13-year-old girl. I personally believe that a ceremony of love, reassurance, support, recognition and encouragement of our young people is vital for their well-being. It also enriches the relationship with their family members and their community. This kind of ceremony must be personal and unique to the young person and is therefore is very work intensive. Ballpark cost $1500-$2000. <
Funerals
Ceremony:
A ceremony that properly reflects and honors the life of a loved one can take around 10 – 20 hours to write, consult and deliver.
May include: Face to face, funeral interview/conversation (up to 2 hours), writing of eulogy, organizing tributes, writing of ceremony, phone calls and consultation and ceremony delivery for one or two services.
Funeral fees are negotable but sometimes set by the Funeral Director
I can give you information, suggestions and a quote before you arrange the funeral.
Funeral Consultancy
This is where I help you make all the main decisions around the day of the funeral including: Order of Service, location of wake, choice of funeral director and advice on green funerals (including sustainable coffins).
Funeral Planning
I can assist you to plan your funeral and eulogy. If you plan your funeral, you take the burden off the family. It’s a wise move. I use the Funeral Planning guide from the International College of Celebrancy.