Dawn Parkinson - Celebrant

Dawn Parkinson - Celebrant I'm a down to earth fully trained celebrant able to officiate weddings & funerals and all other life celebrations. Happy to travel throughout NZ.

Also a member of CANZ - Celebrants Association of New Zealand I am a local celebrant who has lived in Marton since June 2005, having moved from England with my Husband Alan. During 2015, I attended the Celebrant School for Celebrants which is located in Auckland. I am so glad that I attended this course as it gave me the background knowlege to become a celebrant. I have 3 children, Sam, Sophie and

Thomas who like to keep me on my toes with lots of after school activities.

2012 to 2021 I became a volunteer with 1st Marton Scout Group. Becoming the Assistant Group Leader, Acting Kea Leader, Treasurer, Grants Officer, Hall Monitor and chief fundraiser!

2021 saw me move to Feilding Scout Group as their Kea Leader as sadly due to lack of leaders 1st Marton Scout Group had to close, by the beginning of 2022 I also became their Assistant Group Leader. By the end of 2022, I became the Group Leader of Feilding Scout Group. I am also the administrator for my husbands self employed electrical business.

31/12/2024
24/12/2024

Through the Silence of Christmas ❤️
Beneath the twinkle of winter's glow,
Lies a hush only the grieving know.
The carols play, the bells resound,
Yet hearts ache for what's not around.

The chair sits empty, the stocking still,
A silence that no joy can fill.
But in the quiet, a warmth appears,
Memories glowing through the tears.

The love we shared, it never fades,
It lingers through the darkened days.
Though Christmas feels a shade less bright,
Their spirit whispers in the night.

So light a candle, soft and true,
For love endures, and they shine through.
In every star, in every song,
They're with us still, where they belong.
~unknown.

This afternoon I helped a family say goodbye to their much loved mum, sister, nana, aunty and friend. A beautiful lady ...
23/12/2024

This afternoon I helped a family say goodbye to their much loved mum, sister, nana, aunty and friend. A beautiful lady with a generous heart. Rest in Peace D, forever in our hearts

Not just to say over the festive season, but throughout the year. Grief is hard whenever it comes. Grief is love.
20/12/2024

Not just to say over the festive season, but throughout the year. Grief is hard whenever it comes. Grief is love.

If you are planning on getting married over the Christmas season, please be aware that BDM (where you apply for your wed...
16/12/2024

If you are planning on getting married over the Christmas season, please be aware that BDM (where you apply for your wedding licence) will close on Friday 20th December, re-opening fully on Monday 6th January 2025. There will be limited staff working on 23, 24 December, 3, 4, 5 January.
Ensure you have applied for your wedding licence before they leave to enjoy their own Christmas holiday.

I have 2 wonderful packages to offer all those wonderful loved up couples out there, this is one of them
15/12/2024

I have 2 wonderful packages to offer all those wonderful loved up couples out there, this is one of them

Available from March 2025, my 2nd wonderful Wedding Package
14/12/2024

Available from March 2025, my 2nd wonderful Wedding Package

This morning I helped a family with their intimate service to say farewell to their very much loved, husband, dad, grand...
14/12/2024

This morning I helped a family with their intimate service to say farewell to their very much loved, husband, dad, grandad, brother and father-in-law. A beautiful service with love and laughter and a toast with sherry. It was after all 4pm somewhere in the world. Rest in Peace A. Forever in our hearts.

23/11/2024

I love this idea; And from the place where I grew up. https://www.islandecho.co.uk/letters-to-heaven-post-box-installed-...
22/11/2024

I love this idea; And from the place where I grew up.
https://www.islandecho.co.uk/letters-to-heaven-post-box-installed-at-isle-of-wight-crematorium/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0XvMZJYVU-xelh8-iykbqtaniUyAeGv-tnychTKw0e7lD6wpSBlMpH9zM_aem_4nuH87FWig6M4SzACHC8dg

A special post box has been installed within the grounds of the Isle of Wight Crematorium to allow people to write heartfelt letters to loved ones who have passed away. The white 'Letters to Heaven' post box enables grieving Islanders to write letters, cards and messages to missed family and friends...

Happy Celebrants Dy to all the amazing and wonderful celebrants out there. Celebrants are more than just 'that' person ...
19/11/2024

Happy Celebrants Dy to all the amazing and wonderful celebrants out there. Celebrants are more than just 'that' person standing at the front officiating, they are empathic, heart warming, sincere, fun, hard-working, caring, loving and will go that extra mile to ensure your service or ceremony is perfect for you.
I LOVE being a celebrant.

Today I re-joined CANZ - Celebrants Association of New Zealand.
14/11/2024

Today I re-joined CANZ - Celebrants Association of New Zealand.

A beautiful poem that is one of my favouriteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5J3HBs6sS0
20/10/2024

A beautiful poem that is one of my favourites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5J3HBs6sS0

A beautiful poem written by Conn Bernard and Vicki Brown. A poem that helps everyone when you are missing your loved one to look for them in rainbows. www....

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Wanganui Road, Marton
Whanganui
4710

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Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
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I am a celebrant who has lived in Marton, Rangitkei since June 2005, having moved from England with my Husband Alan. During 2015, I attended the Celebrant School for Celebrants which is located in Auckland. I am so glad that I attended this course. It gave me invaluable information for my role as a celebrant, regarding not only the legalities side of the role, but also the many roles a celebrant has. I am a member of the Celebrants’ Association of New Zealand Inc - CANZ, which provides me with a code of ethics to abide by and also opportunities for professional development.

I have 3 children, Sam, Sophie and Thomas who like to keep me on my toes, all of whom were born in Palmerston North, here in New Zealand. Also I am the treasurer of our local scout group - 1st Marton Scout Group and as my husband is a self employed electrician, I help him with his business too.