Melbourne Funeral Celebrant: Peter Gourlay

29/07/2025

What we all should know about grief.
Doris Zagdanski is an excellent presenter based on years of professional experience.

The seminar, hosted by Doris Zagdanski, takes a contemporary
look at grief. When we understand how grief works and when
we practise ‘Good Grief’ principles, we get better mental health
outcomes for all concerned.

We will talk about:
• 7 unhelpful beliefs about grief
• Am I normal? What to expect when you’re grieving
• How your thoughts affect your grief
• Helpful ideas for practising “Good Grief”
• How to “show up” for a grieving friend
• How to develop strong empathy muscles

Fore more information please visit: https://brnw.ch/21wUuO2

24/07/2025

19/06/2025

A simple but beautiful ceremony this morning for LBH - linking family and friends in Melbourne and Perth.
Tributes demonstrated once more (in the words of Maya Angelou) that people may forget what you said, people may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel!
www.petergourlay.com.au

07/08/2024

Thursday, 8 August is Dying to Know Day
The link below is to a really useful booklet: "Things My Family and Loved Ones Need to Know"
It is produced by the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants and is designed to let your guardian, executor or family members know what is important to you and where to find things in the event of your death.... all the sorts of things that don't usually go in a will and we often forget to let people know. Remember, it's a guide only.
https://www.afcc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Family-Document-FINAL.pdf

14/07/2024

Thank you Greenhaven Funeral Services for the opportunity to share this special poem 📖
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01/07/2024

IGM loved music, and he bravely chose all the choices for this afternoon’s ceremony …. including a request that we finish with the Brisbane Lions club song!
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www.petergourlay.com.au

16/06/2024

Thank you for sharing your experience, passion and wisdom Carly at Greenhaven Funeral Services. It was great to share ideas with such an enthusiastic and talented group.

09/06/2024

The rain gods seem to be doing the right thing!
www.petergourlay.com.au

02/06/2024

An exciting opportunity for those interested in exploring work in the funeral industry.
A great way to learn from some of the best.

EXCITING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO WORK IN THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY!

Greenhaven Funerals is holding a training day for individuals wanting to learn how to plan and arrange beautiful funerals on Saturday 15th June, 2024. This training could lead to opportunities for you to work flexibly as a mobile funeral arranger in your community supported by the team at Greenhaven.
Buy your ticket to attend the training here:
https://www.trybooking.com/CSKEN
If you have any questions about the training or future work opportunties, feel free to call us on 9569 0534

✨⭐️Please share with everyone you think might be interested ✨⭐️

Carly Dalton
Your Funeral Lady.
Greenhaven Funerals.

02/06/2024

Six Feet Under: Design and Death Symposium Something a little different this Sunday morning.
Great discussion around the role and future of cemeteries, and how we remember and memorialise.
Thanks Open House Melbourne

17/05/2024

Introducing AFCC Member - Peter Gourlay

What 3 words describe you as a Celebrant?
Experienced, fun and reassuring

What areas do you work as a Celebrant?
Melbourne and beyond!

What Celebrant services do you offer? Marriages and funerals

If you had a FREE return plane ticket, to go anywhere in the world, where would you go? The Kimberley

What do you love about being a Celebrant?
I love three things about being a celebrant: the people, the people and the people!

A little bit about Peter:
Everyone has different expectations, hopes and needs. My role as your celebrant is to ensure your ceremony is just as you want it - whether big or small, formal or relaxed, traditional or a bit surprising! I am an experienced marriage celebrant and I love my work! I am a confident public speaker, but more importantly I recognise the need to listen. After all, when planning and delivering a ceremony, the focus should be on the couple not me. It’s their day and their ceremony. My role is to work respectfully with couples to create their dream ceremony that is meaningful and memorable. No two couples are the same, so each ceremony should be fresh and special. My goal is always to reassure, guide and remove any stress for an affordable fee. I enjoy the connections and friendships I have established through my work, and I am rewarded by the appreciation and joy expressed by others. If you have any questions, want to check dates or would like to talk more about the way I work, I am always very happy to chat or meet without any obligation. Happy planning!

Link - https://www.afcc.com.au/celebrant/peter-gourlay/

17/05/2024

The perfect reading for a special grandpa today ..... and the flower tribute was spectacular.

Grandpa kept a garden,
A garden of the heart;
He planted all the good things,
That gave our lives their start.
He turned us to the sunshine,
And encouraged us to dream:
Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem.
And then the winds and rain came,
He protected us enough;
But not too much because he knew
We would stand up strong and tough.
His constant good example,
Always taught us right from wrong;
Markers for our pathway that will last
a lifetime long.
We are our Grandpa's garden,
We are his legacy.
www.petergourlay.com.au