Charis White is a compassionate and experienced funeral celebrant, committed to creating personalised and meaningful funeral services for families and their loved ones. With over 17 years of celebrancy experience, Charis understands the importance of providing comfort and support during times of grief.
Charis works closely with families to create a service that reflects the life and personality of their loved one. She believes that a funeral should be a celebration of life, honoring the person who has passed away and their unique journey.
Charis has a warm and empathetic approach, and takes the time to listen to families stories and memories. She is skilled in crafting eulogies and readings that capture the essence of a persons life, and is committed to ensuring that each service is delivered with care and dignity.
Thank you for your superior delivery of Andrew’s memorial.
As mentioned I have been to services that have been cold and removed and I desperately did not want that for Andy or our family and friends! I was so wrong and very happy (although desperately sad) with the way that you delivered the service and the difference you made for all those watching and in attendance. We although heartbroken were very pleased with the send off we had for him as the final act we could do for him.
You are the best and if I ever need those services again or had anyone in need I would certainly highly recommend you are as you are simply the best!
Charis was able to support us through the most challenging of times. Charis, we feel so fortunate that you helped us through our grieving: you genuinely listed to us, heard what we needed at the most difficult of times, provided a great structure, and produced a masterful service that was just right. Thank you again for your support and we hope you can help many others in the future.
“Charis did our mums funeral. She has got to be the most genuine, loving and supporting person I have come across. From our first phone call, I felt a connection with her. The FaceTime mt and planning went perfectly. She was always available the following days if we had any questions or changes to our service. On the day she was brilliant. Comforting to all my family. And the services ran just as she said it would. Many guest commented on what a fantastic job she did. Would recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you Charis for absolutely everything x”
“Exceptional in every way, we are so grateful to have had Charis not only for her service but for her tremendous support.
From the very first conversation, Charis was professional, caring, and approachable. She guided us through a difficult time with such grace and warmth that we immediately felt we were in safe hands.
At the service itself, she delivered a truly heart-warming eulogy that captured our loved one’s spirit perfectly. But it was the poem she chose and read that touched everyone in the room – there wasn’t a dry eye, yet it left us all feeling comforted and connected.
Charis did so much more than lead a funeral. She held space for our grief, answered every question with patience, and went above and beyond to make a heartbreaking day as beautiful and meaningful as it could be. If you are looking for a celebrant who blends genuine kindness with complete professionalism, look no further. We cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“Thank goodness we ended up with you’ were my words to Charis.
My father and I were a bit lost when his wife passed away. We wanted to fulfil her wishes and place her ashes on our property with her favorite horse. Charis made this possible. She guided us along the way.
She was compassionate and cheerful at the same time. We felt safe and at easy with her from the first minute. The eulogy Charis wrote was perfect and her delivery was calming and bright with pauses to reflect on the person.
Charis really took the time to get to know us and understand what we were after.
The day after the service my father asked ‘Have you thanked Charis yet? Please pass on that I just loved her!’
Barry and Jackie.”
“I just wanted to say thank you. I attended my great nieces funeral today – baby Rumi The celebrant was amazing – she knew everything about Rumis journey and her amazing parents Kim and Tom.
It was sensitive, supportive and loving funeral and an absolutely beautiful way to send Rumi onto her next journey. Again thank you”
EXCELLENT Based on 10 reviews Posted on David DohertyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis is a lovely person and delivered a beautiful ceremony at my Mum's funeral. Highly recommended, and thank you!Posted on Alec Amy DartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis is amazing! She created a beautiful wedding ceremony for Alec and I that was so heartfelt and thoughtful. She was super professional and took us through each step that we would need to take both on the day of the ceremony and after the wedding. Charis was wonderful leading up to the wedding, making sure that we had everything ready and hosting a quick run through of the ceremony on day. She was brilliant on the day of the wedding and we will be forever grateful for all the care and work she put into our very special day.Posted on Vicki SarayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis was wonderful in helping me to organise my father's final good bye. She wrote a beautiful eulogy and thought of little details for the service that made it incredibly special. She was also excellent at reading family dynamics and making everyone feel included and valued. Thank you Charis!Posted on Stacey McKayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis was absolutely beautiful helping us with my grandfathers funeral service. She helped every step of the way and had genuine care for him and our family. Very supportive in such a hard time. Thank you so muchPosted on Barbara DavernTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis gave my mother a fantastic send off Charis was very easy to speak with and everyone at my mothers funeral complimented on the wonderful service she providedPosted on Kath ColmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so glad our friends recommended Charis to be our wedding celebrant! She made the ceremony really special and personalised with a beautiful story that we were able to co-create. Plus her warm smile and organisation really helped us feel calm and able to just be in the moment and enjoy the day!Posted on Sandy WigleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Charis was the celebrant for our wedding in Daylesford in March. I don’t think you’ll come across many other celebrants who put as much thought and care into their work as Charis does. My husband’s uncle took me aside after the ceremony to tell me that he’s been to a lot of weddings and he’s never seen a celebrant who understood the couple they were marrying like Charis did. She was a very calm presence during the ceremony and went out of her way to calm the nerves of our little 3 year old ring bearer beforehand. Her speech during the ceremony really captured our love story and who we are as a couple. Thank you so so much Charis!Posted on Robert BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From our initial contact with Charis she made planning my wife's funeral a very easy process. I can't thank her enough for the care and professional guidance with my rough eulogy......Robert BrownPosted on Melanie TimmerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so honored to of had Charis represent our family and our beautiful late mother at such an extremely sad time. It was as though the heavens had picked her for us as she made our mums farewell service perfect and complete.....and the support she gave leading up to the funeral was above and beyond! I honestly couldn't of gotten through it without her. On the day of mums funeral while speaking on our behalf, there was such a deep connection, it was almost like she had been a part of lives for years. Thankyou Charis!!!..... you made mums day such a beautiful experience.....just Wunderbar!!!...Prost!!!!Posted on Landa LeighTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional in every way – we are so grateful to have had Charis not only for her service but for her tremendous support." From the very first conversation, Charis was professional, caring, and approachable. She guided us through a difficult time with such grace and warmth that we immediately felt we were in safe hands. At the service itself, she delivered a truly heart-warming eulogy that captured our loved one’s spirit perfectly. But it was the poem she chose and read that touched everyone in the room – there wasn’t a dry eye, yet it left us all feeling comforted and connected. Charis did so much more than lead a funeral. She held space for our grief, answered every question with patience, and went above and beyond to make a heartbreaking day as beautiful and meaningful as it could be. If you are looking for a celebrant who blends genuine kindness with complete professionalism, look no further. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it. It is the gentle release of the soul, a peaceful journey into the next great adventure, where love and memories continue to flourish forever.”
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