Ottawa Ceremonies
Wedding Officiant and Funeral Celebrant in Ottawa
I create personalized ceremonies for weddings, funerals, and other important life moments.I’m a licensed Humanist wedding officiant in Ontario, and I work with people of all genders and backgrounds to craft warm, inclusive, ceremonies that couples love.In addition to weddings, I offer celebrant services for memorials, celebrations of life, living farewells (including MAID gatherings), gender transitions, naming ceremonies, and more.
Weddings
As a Humanist wedding officiant, I am legally registered to solemnize marriages in Ontario. I create personalized ceremonies that tell your unique love story. Whether you're planning something small and cozy or a big celebration, every detail will reflect your values. I’ll help you craft vows and make sure your ceremony feels unforgettable and a true celebration of love, your way.
Funerals
As a non-religious funeral celebrant, I create meaningful ceremonies that truly reflect your loved one’s life, values, and spirit. Each service is personal, inclusive, and grounded in care, making the event a heartfelt tribute that feels genuine and comforting for family and friends alike.
Other Ceremonies
I help you mark life’s many transitions with care and meaning — from births, namings, and adoptions to gender affirmations, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, separations, and living farewells (MAID gatherings). Each ceremony is unique, thoughtful, and crafted to reflect your story and the significance of the moment.
I'm Kelley Lewis. As a calm and warm officiant, I specialize in crafting meaningful and personalized ceremonies for weddings, funerals, adoptions, and other life transitions. With a background in literature and philosophy, I bring a thoughtful, humanist perspective to every ceremony, ensuring each experience is unique and heartfelt, celebrating your story and values. I believe in the power of words to shape cherished memories and will work with you to create an authentic and deeply personal ceremony.My passion for human connection and storytelling, honed through teaching and interviewing, informs every ceremony I officiate. Whether it’s a wedding, funeral, adoption, or other life transition, I bring a thoughtful and humanist perspective, working closely with you to create a unique and heartfelt experience that truly honours your story.
How we can work together:
Every ceremony I create is personal, collaborative, and designed to reflect you. The process is meant to make your event meaningful and stress-free:1. Let’s Meet
We’ll start with a free 15-minute consultation, a chance to connect, talk about your vision, confirm your date, and see if we’re the right fit.2. Save the Date
If you’d like to move forward, a small deposit secures your date in my calendar. Then we’ll schedule a longer, relaxed meeting (in person or online) where I’ll get to know you both — your story, values, and hopes for the ceremony. This is a fun, creative conversation where we dream big while digging into the practical details like timing, location, and who’s involved.3. Shaping Your Ceremony
After our intake chat, I’ll put together a personalized ceremony proposal that outlines themes, rituals, readings, and the overall flow. You’ll also receive a clear cost estimate (ceremonies start at $350 and vary depending on your needs).4. Refining the Details
From there, we’ll collaborate to shape every element — crafting the script, refining the tone, and ensuring every word feels authentic to you. I’m here to guide, edit, and support until it feels just right.5. Stay Connected
Questions always come up — and that’s perfectly okay. You can reach out anytime by email or phone, and I’ll happily walk you through the details or calm any pre-event jitters.
Ottawa Ceremonies provides personalized, non-religious wedding officiant and funeral / celebration-of-life services across Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Orleans, and area.