Joanne Baker Civil Celebrant

04/02/2026

If you don't want a funeral...you don't have to!
Consider a memorial instead. Just another way to farewell someone you love.

27/01/2026

31/12/2025

Please do not judge people on how they are grieving.

The reality is..
They are already judging themselves.

Because grief is not linear. There are no timelines or checklists to complete before we feel better.

This is the loneliest..self reflecting..
Most isolating journey that anyone will take in their lives.

Because nobody knows exactly what they are feeling.

Every loss and grieving process is different depending on hundreds of different factors.

Some may mourn the loss heavily for years and years and can’t get out of bed some days.

Some may have known the loss was going to happen and started grieving long before the funeral.

Some may smile and laugh with others but completely break down behind closed doors.

Some may be in shock for months before the reality of it all hits.

Some may busy themselves with plans so they dont have to sit with their feelings.

Some may act strong because they were advised to but eventually break apart.

Some are left with no choice to go on like it was because there are children to take care of and bills to pay.

Some choose to isolate because they cant relate with small talk about tv shows and neighborhood gossip right now.

But with all these differences..
One thing is the same.

There is nobody else in the world who knows what this particular loss feels like…

Exept the one who is grieving.

29/12/2025

You can have all the experience in the world, but when it happens to you, it hits differently.

My mum passed on the 19th of December after living with the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease for ten years.

It has been a tough time - but true to the promises I made when she was diagnosed, I was with her every step of the way - a journey that ended at Rockingham Regional Memorial Park this morning.

Thanks and deep appreciation to Mark, Morgan, Sylvia, Aimee and Lexi - my family - and my close friends - I was down, but I wasn't out - thanks for your love, patience and support.

To Gail, Dawn, Arnold, Trina, Lisa, Ryan, Shane, David and Hariata, and the team there today at BOD MH - thank you.

To the exceptional humans at Aegis Banksia Park - I can't thank you enough for all you did for Mum for the past five years.

I'll take a few days to regroup - and then I'll be back doing what I have the privilege and honour to do - helping those who find themselves in the same situation as I have been for the past few weeks.

The road was long, the journey was rough, but it's all over now.

Rest easy, Mum x

18/12/2025

Testimonial:
I just wanted to again pass on our big thanks for the way you did things at mum’s funeral today.

You made everyone feel at ease, welcome and the way you put the presentation together it was like you had known her for years.

We all had great feedback on your work from many of those that attended.

One special comment from me was in the way you dealt with ### memories. You managed to turn the bullet memories into a great flowing presentation.

Thank you once again for making the day so special.

03/12/2025

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24/11/2025

Pop Up Memorials - Celebrating the life of Stephen 'Stevo' O'Keeffe 22.11.2025

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22/11/2025

Pop Up Memorials ceremony tonight in Halls Head Recreation Sports and Community Centre for a lovely guy - farewelled through the sharing of stories and memories over a few drinks and some of his favourite food for over 150 family and friends.

22/11/2025

Pop Up Memorials ceremony tonight in Halls Head Recreation Sports and Community Centre for a lovely guy - farewelled through the sharing of stories and memories over a few drinks and some of his favourite food - for over 150 family and friends.

22/11/2025

Such an honour to be able to assist this family again - this time with the interment of ashes.
Mother and son - reunited again - in a beautiful rose garden.

18/11/2025

Officially registered with the Department of Attorney General 16 years ago today.
What a ride it's been!
Thanks to each and every one of you for your support, your guidance, your friendship and your love.