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Cortney Pasternak
Cortney Pasternak is licensed by the Registrar General of Ontario and the Ontario Humanist Society to provide Humanist (similar to civil or legal) marriage ceremonies in Ontario (though she is happy to officiate at many other life cycle events as well). She has been screened and trained by the Ontario Humanist Society, which is a vibrant, dynamic and growing organization. More about Cortney →
Tag Archives: humanist ceremonies
Planning the Interfaith and Intercultural Wedding with a Humanist Officiant
I’m no wedding planner. However, as a Humanist Officiant, I do plan, build, write and conduct Humanist weddings and other life cycle ceremonies in a collaborative and creative way with couples and families. These ceremonies are grounded Humanist principles; a … Continue reading
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Tagged humanist ceremonies, humanist officiant, Humanist weddings, intercultural, interfaith weddings, non-religious
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Decisions Around Death: Re-imagining the Funeral
I was recently reminded of my maternal grandmother who died a couple of years ago. She was almost 90 and had had a pretty good, healthy life in many respects. She had also left some pretty clear instructions for all … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative funerals, burials, cremation, funerals, humanist ceremonies
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Humanist Weddings: Honouring Cross-Cultural Diversity and Modernizing Rituals
One of many things I love about conducting weddings in Toronto is that there is a good chance that the city’s multicultural landscape and energy will be reflected in the couples that decide to marry. Indeed many of the couples … Continue reading
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Tagged Greek Orthodox, humanist ceremonies, humanist officiants, Humanist weddings, Jewish, rituals, traditions
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