My name is Evelyn Calaunan and welcome to my website. I have been a Blue Mountains celebrant since 2008, having conducted over 600 ceremonies.
Recently retired from conducting weddings, I am available to be your celebrant for Funerals, Memorials, Ashes Interment/Scattering and Life Celebrations (aka a Living Funeral).
It is truly my honour when a family entrust me to create and deliver a personalised ceremony which celebrates or commemorates a person’s life.
From my past life experiences I know that I can relate to a wide variety of people. I accept everyone for what they believe in and make people feel comfortable. My strong speaking voice, compassionate nature, attention to detail, love of ritual and people will ensure that your ceremony will be memorable.
To discover more please give me a call on 0425 340 666, or use the form below to send me an email.
As Featured In
Breakfast Show with Robyn ‘Catchy’ Catchlove radio interview on Radio Blue Mountains – Toastmasters Radio Interview
Interview in Blue Mountains Gazette – A Toast To Speech Masters
My appearance on ABC News discussing conducting end of life ceremonies – Why a living funeral was the right decision for John Gilius and his partner in the face of death
My guest appearance on the ABC Life Matters podcast – Would you go to your own funeral? A ‘living funeral’ might be your opportunity
My guest appearance on the Silent Why podcast with Claire Sandys – Let’s Chat… Funeral Celebrants (with Evelyn Calaunan)
My podcast, Life’s Rich Tapestry – Life’s Rich Tapestry on Apple Podcasts
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Kind Words from Families I've Helped
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Highly recommend Evelyn for any service, you're in trusted hands. Whilst we planned for a difficult funeral, she worked with our energy/where we were at, was flexible, responsive/quick to act, on brief and delivered a beautiful farewell. Thanks so much Evelyn
Genevieve Kelly
July 31, 2023Evelyn did a terrific job of helping organise a beautiful funeral for my late wife. Her contribution to structure and content was excellent, and her delivery was sympathetic yet professional. Thank you Evelyn.
Rob Aalders
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Evelyn conducted the Interment of Ashes of both my parents. She was amazing. So very professional, but also so kind and she made a difficult day very special to us. I can't recommend her highly enough!
noelene cox
June 14, 2023We couldn't recommend Evelyn any higher. A lovely lady who ensured every detail was covered, made suggestions, and put so much genuine care into our Wedding. Thankyou Evelyn, you made our Wedding so very special..x
Lee-Ann Jones
April 14, 2023 -
From the moment we met Evelyn, we knew we were in warm, professional and caring hands. Our day was all we could have asked for! Evelyn managed to capture exactly what we wanted to say, the way we wanted it to feel and deliver it in a way that made us feel like she'd known us always. We cannot recommend Evelyn enough and we will forever be grateful for her being such a wonderful part of our special day.
Rebecca Hulbert
August 14, 2022We couldn’t recommend Evelyn enough. Choosing the right person to wed you is no easy job. Both my husband and I clicked with Evelyn straight away. She makes you feel comfortable and like she’s a friend from way back from the moment you meet her. Evelyn made us feel so comfortable and supported in the lead up to our wedding and on the day of the wedding was one of our biggest supporters. Her speech felt so warm and heart felt. Do yourself a favour, meet her when choosing a celebrant, you won’t regret it!
Kiara Moore
August 14, 2022 -
Hi Evelyn Just wanted to thank you for the sensitive and professional ceremony you organised for our fathers funeral. All the best Warren
Warren Hinder (Blue Mountains Walks)
August 14, 2022My wife and I cannot recommend Evelyn and her services enough for any and all special occasions. Having her as our celebrant and MC for our wedding day was a resounding net positive. Evelyn was calming but concerned, light hearted but respectful and helpful but not overbearing. Looking back on our wedding experience there were a few things we would change but having Evelyn as our celebrant and MC for the day would be a no brainer. Thank you so much Evelyn!
Sebastian Camilleri
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We had experienced Evelyn in her capacity as a life celebrant and were so impressed with her professionalism and care that we wanted Evelyn to officiate our wedding. We had to postpone our wedding due to the covid pandemic and Evelyn was reliable, positive and flexible during this time period. It was a relaxed and fun experience working with Evelyn. We received lots of positive feedback from our guests about how Evelyn conducted the ceremony. Thank you Evelyn!
Harry Doyle
August 14, 2022My Mother hired Evelyn to conduct her memorial a few months before she passed. My Mum was looking for someone who could take some of the pressure off of my family and I so we could embrace our time more. We organised to meet Evelyn to see if she was the right fit and my Mother and her instantly clicked. She was prepared, honest, open and respectful towards our family so of course we hired her. Since that point on she brought so many ideas, resources and materials to the table which made organising this event so easy. She was very prepared and regulary checked in with us to ask for feedback on her work, she took any notes we had and promptly made the changes needed. On the day she was the calm in our storm, she made the day run smoothly and supported us along the way. Evelyn- I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work. You made such a hard time a lot easier for my family and I. I really appreciate all that you have done for us.
Jade Elizabeth
August 14, 2022
