Our Trainers

Wendy Barton

Celebrant since 2006.

My other interests are family, gardening, yoga, mountain climbing, and reading to keep my mind open and growing.

• Certificate in Celebrant Studies (AUT)
• Member of CANZ since 2006
• Officiates marriages, funerals and a range of other ceremonies
• Physiotherapist 1979 – 1988
• Own Physiotherapy and Naturopathy Practice 1988 - 2004

Jane Godfrey

Jane has been a celebrant since 2009.

Jane has experience in a wide range of ceremonies, and she also enjoys the MC role at important occasions.

When not being a celebrant or teacher Jane’s passions lie in the theatre, running through her local forest and along the beach, spending time with her growing family and dear, long-time friends.

• A proud member of CANZ – Celebrant Association of New Zealand
• BA – English and Drama
• Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
• Diploma in Performance Art (NASDA)

Elizabeth Bennett

I’ve been a celebrant since 2008.

With a background in international health and academia, I now combine a busy celebrancy practice with consulting in the health sector.
On the side, my loves are family, friends and music. I’m especially interested in the traditional music of the Celtic harp.

• PhD (Melb)
• MPH (Qld)
• Certificate in Celebrant Studies (AUT)
• Member, Celebrants’ Association of New Zealand

Sarah Gnad

Sarah has been a celebrant since 2011.

She has been a member of CANZ (Celebrant Association of New Zealand) since she was appointed as a celebrant.

Sarah is an experienced marriage and funeral celebrant who values nurturing relationships to create meaningful ceremonies that celebrate life and love.

Sarah studied to gain a Diploma of Primary Teaching (1993) which led to 20 years of full time teaching in primary schools, with a strong focus of supporting learning through The Arts. In recent years Sarah has continued to teach children and teenagers in a part time capacity, while working as a celebrant.

Sarah loves being in the outdoors, especially in the mountains, and she continues to enjoy all sorts of art related experiences that help nourish her soul.

Sally Cant

Sally has a been an authorised celebrant since 1995, Training celebrants since 2001

• CERT IV in Celebrancy CHC42608 and a Grad Dip of Celebrancy
• CERT IV in Training and Assessment
• Author of The Heart and Soul of Celebrancy – sold over 6000 copies into 6 countries.
• Author of Conversations About Death
• Member of the inaugural FIMAC - Funeral Industry Ministerial Advisory Council
• Lecturer- RMIT, Swinburne University et al, in Marketing, Public Relations and Information Technology.
• Owner and Director of Life Skills Training Pty Ltd
• President of the Celebrants Association of Australia
• Former Vice President of NDAN - Natural Death Advocacy Network
• National Committee Member of MAREAA - Marriage & Relationship Educators Association of Australia
• National Committee Member of CCGA - Monash Graduates Association
• 20 years - CEO of Communication Agencies
• An Associate Member of the National Speakers Association of Aust.
• Member of CANZ - Celebrant Association of NZ
• Corporate MC
• Award winning artist