Hello! My name is Jackie and I am a Civil Celebrant. I live in Sydney, Australia and I have two adult children.

I have a lot of personal experience with grief and have had my own fertility issues and recognise and understand that for some the need for some form of closure is important. I recognise and understand that when you are wanting a baby the instinct over-rides everything. When a pregnancy is lost it is truly heartbreaking. Over the years it has become evident that the death of an unborn baby in early pregnancy carries a silent grief and although society is becoming more aware of the need to recognise it as a painful time, I believe there is also a need to honour that loss through ceremony and ritual like we do most other deaths.

Rituals and ceremonies are performed worldwide at important times in our lives. They bring comfort, can reduce anxiety and offer a framework for navigating life’s ups and downs.

As a genuine person I am passionate about this work.

It is my aim to help as many people as possible through this, largely, silent grief by offering a ceremony/service to recognise and honour your lost pregnancy. It is my hope and intention that the services I have written bring some peace, comfort and an opening for healing and a way to move forward in whichever way is best for you.

I offer three different types of services. Which one you choose may depend on your location as well as what you feel comfortable with but I think you’ll find one that suits you.

• In person service - this will be me conducting a service for you in person either at your home or a location you choose. Please send me an email first to discuss your requirements and I will write a service specifically for you.

• Video call service - this will be me conducting a service for you via video call. Ideal for long distance. Please send me an email first to discuss your requirements and I will write a service specifically for you.

• A guided downloadable service - this is easy to follow and includes a run sheet and script, includes space for inclusions and is ideal for long distance or for those who wish to do something privately. It is also the most affordable option.

The services are all my own work, including a poem written specifically for the services. All services have been/can be written whether your loss was recent or many years ago. Miscarriage and early pregnancy loss affects people all over the world and the video call and downloadable services are ideal no matter where you live.

Simply go to the “products” page and select a service that suits you and your circumstances.

Please note - for the downloadable service there are separate resources for whether one parent is conducting the service or whether two parents will be. Please choose the relevant product so you receive the correct materials. Please note there are some instances when only one person in a couple feels the need to do this and of course there are single people going through the same experience, hence the two different items. The content for both services is the same. The grammar and some wording has been altered accordingly.

Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions or visit the FAQ page.

My very best wishes,

Jackie x