What follows is an article I wrote to assist people who are considering hiring a Celebrant to officiate at their loved ones funeral or memorial service. It is my personal take on what a Celebrant is, what he or she does, and what a client has the right to expect when going that route. It [...]
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June 18, 2012School, Career & Achievements
March 13, 2010Every life has its own victories and achievements that call out for recognition and celebration. These are some examples of ceremonies that say “What you did or are doing is worth noteworthy and admired. It is valued, it matters, and we care. Let’s celebrate!” Coming of Age Graduations Passing Professional Exams and Licenses Getting a [...]
Welcome to Phillips Ceremonies!
March 13, 2010I’m Adam Phillips. As a certified, licensed and ordained Life-Cycle Celebrant, I work with you to custom-design a ceremony that is meaningful, beautiful, unique and complete – according to your own taste, sensibility and desires. Whether your ceremony is humanistic, traditional, “spiritual, but not religious,” secular, interfaith, over-the-top romantic or something altogether different, I bring [...]
Services and Fees
March 13, 2010MY SERVICES include: – Initial consultation and sketching out of ceremony – research into poems, reading, ceremonial elements and other resources – coaching on the writing of personal vows, if desired – the writing and editing of the ceremony script –unlimited phone or email consultation – working with musicians, photographers, wedding planners, venue staff – [...]
How I Work
March 13, 2010I will also give you a complimentary packet of materials that includes more information about Celebrancy, some sample readings and vows, wedding license logistics and useful telephone numbers, and some questions it might be fun and useful to ask yourselves as you think about your ceremony. I quote you a fee within 24 hours of [...]
About Adam
March 13, 2010I am a Life-Cycle Celebrant based in New York City, where I was born and raised, and am licensed to perform weddings anywhere in America. Many parts of my life have brought me to the practice of Celebrancy: My lifelong study of humanistic philosophy and the religions of many cultures, including Judaism and the spiritual traditions of [...]