Divorce and End of Relationship Ceremonies

By now, you are probably familiar with the ceremonies most celebrants offer such as weddings, commitments, renewal of vows, baby namings etc,- but there are other life events, such as divorce, or the end of  relationship ceremonies that are just as important to acknowledge.

I offer individuals or couples experiencing divorce or the end of a relationship, the respect they so deserve as they survive one of the most heart-wrenching, exhausting, and financially devastating times in their lives.

Celebrants are often asked to create and conduct what we describe as ‘healing’ or ‘life transition’ ceremonies. Divorce is one of those most significant rites of passage, affecting the divorcing couple but also their families, children, friends, and the community as a whole.

A healing and constructive way to honour divorce as a rite of passage, is through a personalized and respectful ceremony. This type of ceremony is often conducted after the marriage is legally finalised (ie divorce papers in hand), but this is up to the individual.  I feel it takes time to view the past relationship or marriage with forgiveness and conciliation.

Like all experiences of significant transition, divorce has the power to transform the lives of those who go through it.  Though there is no denying that it’s painful and takes much inner ‘soul searching’. A divorce or end of relationship ceremony is a healthy step forward for all concerned to accept and acknowledge the blessings of the marriage and most importantly, the opportunities that now lie ahead as the result of its conclusion.

For more information on divorce or end of relationship ceremonies, please contact me via email.