Retirement & Farewell Ceremony
A meaningful way to honour contribution, transition, and the chapter ahead.
A retirement or farewell ceremony is a non-religious, non-legal celebration that marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of another. It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and acknowledge a life of work, service, or contribution — without speeches feeling awkward or emotions being rushed.
Whether someone is retiring, stepping away from a long-held role, or farewelling a workplace, community, or chapter of life, this ceremony creates space to honour what has been, and recognise what comes next.
Based in Canberra, delivering retirement and farewell ceremonies across Canberra and surrounding regions.
About
Here’s everything you need to know about a Retirement or Farewell Ceremony.
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A retirement or farewell ceremony is a symbolic, facilitated gathering designed to honour a transition.
It can include:
Reflection on years of contribution or service
Words of appreciation and acknowledgement
Shared memories or stories
Recognition from colleagues, family, or community
A moment to formally close one chapter and welcome another
The ceremony can be professional or personal, public or private — shaped entirely around the person being honoured and the setting.
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Many people choose a facilitated ceremony because:
They want something more meaningful than speeches or gifts
They want to honour contribution without discomfort or awkwardness
They want the person being farewelled to feel genuinely seen
They want structure, flow, and care around an emotional moment
They want a respectful close to an important chapter
A ceremony provides intention, dignity, and clarity — especially at moments that can feel both celebratory and bittersweet.
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Retirement and farewell ceremonies can be created for:
Retirements after long careers
Farewells from workplaces or organisations
End-of-service celebrations
Community or volunteer roles
Leadership transitions
Personal or professional chapter changes
They can be arranged by individuals, families, teams, or organisations.
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Yes. Ceremonies can be held in offices, workplaces, venues, or private spaces, and adapted to suit professional environments.
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Absolutely. Colleagues, family members, friends, or community representatives can be included in ways that feel natural and respectful.
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That’s very common. Ceremonies can be gentle, brief, and understated — focused on dignity rather than spotlight.
Pricing
Retirement or Farewell Ceremony - $549
Included:
A professional, experienced celebrant to lovingly host and guide your ceremony
Travel within a 30km radius of Canberra’s Parliament House
Unlimited correspondence, so you’re fully supported from enquiry to ceremony day
A face-to-face or virtual planning meeting to shape a ceremony that feels true to you
A personalised ceremony script written especially for you
Use of my professional PA system for clear, confident sound
Access to a curated collection of readings, symbols, and rituals to enrich your ceremony
A custom commemorative certificate
Ready to honour a chapter well lived?
If you’d like to mark a retirement or farewell with intention, respect, and care, I’d be honoured to help you create a ceremony that feels right. No pressure — just a genuine conversation about what this moment deserves.
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