River Jones Celebrant, creative writer, song maker
River Jones \u2013 Celebrant, creative writer, song maker
Today I am talking to River Jones and her work as a celebrant.
River started conducting ceremonies for others in 1999,\xa0and have served hundreds of families since\xa0becoming a full time celebrant. In 2012 she left her previous work in adult education and community outreach for the University of Sussex, and completed professional training with the UK College of Celebrancy.\u200b\xa0Her qualifications include an MA in Creative Writing, Arts & Education, and is\xa0a member of the\xa0Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, the principal organisation which provides training and professional support to independent celebrants in the UK.
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\u201cI'm deeply inspired by the natural world - to be honest I\u2019m a bit of a tree-hugger.\xa0I\u2019ve always been curious about different spiritual traditions, and have found my own path\xa0in nature-based practices.\xa0In 2000 I\xa0joined\xa0the\xa0Order of Bards Ovates and Druids\xa0and in 2015 I was asked to develop and lead the order's\xa0training courses for celebrants.
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As a celebrant, I take the lead from you: if you want a down-to-earth humanist type of ceremony, that\u2019s what you\u2019ll get; and if you\u2019re looking for an authentic nature-inspired ceremony, I have a wealth of experience to offer. I'm passionate about my work and for me, it's all about making your ceremony\xa0perfect for you!\u201d
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To find out more about River\u2019s work visit
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www.celebrantforyourceremony.com
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Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music
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