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https://www.robertjcotton.co.nz/personalising-your-service/celebrants monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/1712910703586-X2SU534RYOBZ50KSAKUA/1F1A5984.jpg Personalising your Service - Celebrants Todd O'Donnell - When you are facing the loss of someone close, it helps to have someone steady and compassionate guiding you through the process. Todd O’Donnell is a warm, approachable celebrant with a background in ministry and many years of experience supporting families through times of loss. Todd was raised by parents who dedicated their lives to helping others. His father worked for IHC supporting people with intellectual disabilities, and his mother was a nurse. That upbringing instilled in him a strong sense of empathy and care for others. In the early 1990s, he studied ministry to deepen that calling and has since officiated at many funerals, helping families honour their loved ones with dignity and meaning. A devoted husband of nearly 30 years and a proud father of three adult children, Todd brings a calm and grounded presence and relates easily to people from all walks of life. He understands how important it is to get the details right and to create space for reflection, memory, and comfort. Running his own business gives Todd the flexibility to be there when families need him most. He works alongside the team at Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors and is here to help you plan a farewell that feels right for your family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/17905a1c-51ec-49ff-a6d2-05029157ef1f/1F1A1339.JPG Personalising your Service - Celebrants Llew King - With over 40 years of experience and more than 2,000 funerals conducted across New Zealand, Llew King brings depth, warmth, and care to every service he leads. Families often find comfort in his calm presence and thoughtful, genuine approach. Whether your family prefers something traditional, light hearted, spiritual, or completely unique, Llew will work with you to create a farewell that reflects your loved one’s personality and your family’s wishes. From quiet, reflective ceremonies to relaxed gatherings with music, humour, and storytelling, Llew is known for tailoring each service to what feels right. If music is part of your family’s story, Llew is just as happy to bring along his guitar and lead a song or two, if that is what would bring comfort and connection on the day. Every service he leads is heartfelt and one of a kind. Your loved one deserves nothing less. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/0f791853-5d7f-403b-9653-bea5d20d01a6/1F1A0070.JPG Personalising your Service - Celebrants Caroline Powley - Being a funeral celebrant is more than a role; it is a privilege. Caroline Powley brings calm, compassion, and genuine care to every family she works with. She focuses not just on what is said during a service, but on how people feel, supported, comforted, and understood. Caroline creates personalised ceremonies that reflect the life, values, and personality of the person who has passed, while also supporting the emotional and spiritual needs of those left behind. Whether your family is religious, non religious, or somewhere in between, she approaches each farewell with warmth, respect, and sensitivity. A proud member of the Manawatū community, Caroline runs the Trevor Smith Renal Fund to support local dialysis patients and has helped raise significant funds for Arohanui Hospice through hospice balls and community events. Having donated a kidney herself, Caroline has a heartfelt understanding of life’s fragility and its value. Caroline and her husband are parents to three grown children and a cherished grandchild. Her ability to gently guide families through a time of grief, while creating a farewell that feels right, makes her a trusted and reassuring presence when it matters most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/9a63dabc-0162-4a8d-8533-b281f8ebf5be/AM.jpg Personalising your Service - Celebrants Aingie Miller - A funeral is of the utmost importance; it is one of life’s last honours, and it should be a genuine representation of your loved one’s wishes and the life they lived. As your Celebrant, I understand that the feeling of loss and grieving for someone close to you will make this one of the hardest days of your life. We will go on a short but extremely meaningful journey together as I craft and personalise a ceremony that highlights your loved one’s achievements, attributes, values, and beliefs. I am a people person who brings experience, enthusiasm, and passion for officiating life’s special milestone occasions. My background is in Event Management, and I have been an independent celebrant for over five years. I have studied with The Celebrant School and Toastmasters NZ. I am committed to fulfilling my role with both compassion and professionalism in your time of need. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family/whānau to create a meaningful ceremony that honours the importance of their final farewell, beautifully captures their essence, and celebrates their unique life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/1717644178210-MVURDFO1PO77U6DJ4DX2/Brenton.jpg Personalising your Service - Celebrants Christina Brenton - When you are planning a funeral for someone you love, you want to feel supported by someone who understands what you are going through. Christina Brenton is an experienced local celebrant who brings warmth, empathy, and a calm presence to families navigating loss. With nearly eight years’ experience managing a retirement village in Palmerston North, Christina has walked alongside many families during times of grief. She understands the unique needs of older people and their families, and how important it is to create a farewell that feels right. Now based in Foxton Beach, after more than 30 years in Palmerston North, Christina is proud to be part of the Foxton community. She works alongside the team at Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors to help families create personal, meaningful services that truly honour the life being remembered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/c54d79ce-5bbb-4942-83dd-4840276911b0/Theresa+profile.jpg Personalising your Service - Celebrants Theresa Downes - When someone you love passes away, it is an emotional time, and planning a funeral can feel overwhelming. My role as a celebrant is to gently guide and support you through that process, creating a service that truly honours your loved one’s life and story. I am calm, approachable, and focused on the details that matter. I will take the time to listen and understand what is important to your family, whether that is a relaxed gathering, a traditional service, or something completely personal. I offer obligation free meetings and am happy to come to you, meet at my home, or somewhere that feels comfortable. Together, we will create a farewell that feels right, thoughtful, respectful, and personal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/a88ed501-3591-4e4a-8242-223f9081afe8/1F1A0562-2.jpg Personalising your Service - Celebrants Necia Parker – A Palmerston North local, registered Legal Executive, and caring professional, Necia has been a celebrant since 2017. She understands that when someone passes, whether suddenly or after a long journey, the emotions can be overwhelming and the decisions ahead often feel daunting. With calm, warmth, and quiet confidence, she helps families navigate the funeral planning process with compassion. Every family is different, and what brings comfort to one may feel quite different to another, so she takes the time to listen and ensure each voice is heard. Her goal is always to create a farewell that feels right and honours the life that has been lived. Whether you are planning something traditional or more personal and informal, you will find her a steady and thoughtful guide, helping to ease the burden and make the process feel just a little more manageable. Married to Barry and a proud mum of two adult children, Necia brings both life experience and heartfelt professionalism to every service she leads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/d853f414-526d-4d39-bfed-10f4595a2079/Anne+Chrisp.png Personalising your Service - Celebrants Anne Chrisp – When someone you love dies, it can stir up big questions about life, meaning, and how we honour the person who has gone. My role as a funeral celebrant is to help you create a service that reflects your loved one’s life and story, while offering space for reflection, comfort, and connection. I bring a gentle, grounded presence, shaped by my background as an Anglican priest and spiritual director. I spent over a decade as Vicar at St Peter’s in Palmerston North and now draw on a broad understanding of spirituality, both religious and non religious, in the way I support families. Whether you are seeking a traditional service or something quieter and more reflective, I will work with you to shape a farewell that feels real, respectful, and meaningful for your family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65138211e60220380dad2aeb/81eb372e-d9ba-4202-b6b6-4ffaa7834323/Rita+Dixon.png Personalising your Service - Celebrants Narita Dixon – A funeral is a time for family and friends to come together, sharing stories, shedding tears, and even smiling at cherished memories. Narita Dixon believes every farewell should reflect the life lived and provide a space for genuine connection and healing. Grief is different for everyone, and Narita’s calm intuition, discretion, and steady support help make the planning process feel less overwhelming. Whether you are after something modern or traditional, formal or relaxed, Narita will work closely with you to shape a service that feels just right for your family. 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