Celebrant-BOP

Celebrant-BOP A Celebrant for all occasions. Weddings,Civil Unions, Funerals,Divorces, Rites of Passage and Special Occasions
Specialising in non religious Ceremonies

Celebrant-BOP

Martin Elliott


• WEDDING CELEBRANT
CIVIL UNION CELEBRANT
FUNERAL CELEBRANT
DIVORCE CELEBRANT
NAMING CELEBRANT
RITE OF PASSAGE CELEBRANT
SPECIAL OCCASIONS CELEBRANT

Introduction
In every civilization, culture and society since the beginning of Time there have been ceremonies to acknowledge and celebrate important events and Rites of Passage; ceremonies define who we are a

s a people. Many ceremonies revolve around Deities (Gods) and religion, while many others have evolved from the pagan celebrations of our ancestors. Today many people seek to celebrate events and Rites of Passage without a religious focus, but they cannot access people to assist and lead them on such occasions. People who do not have a Faith or who do not have a Church affiliation are often unable to celebrate key family events as there appears to be no alternatives. Martin Elliott believes that Ceremonies are important. They mark who we are as a Society and what we consider to be important milestones or Rites of Passage. Martin believes that these traditions are vital in our rapidly changing world as they represent the values which are our foundation stones, the things we hold on to, when all else is in a state of change. To overcome the lack of alternative ceremonies Martin Elliott of “CELEBRANT-BOP" has developed a range of non religious ceremonies to allow ordinary kiwis to formalize and celebrate, key events in the lives of their family members. There is an alternative to Religious or Church orientated ceremonies!. Martin Elliott - FUNERAL CELEBRANT
Death is a fact of life: just as we were all born, so we are all destined to die. Funeral services can be hugely traumatic for those of us who live on, and finding the right person to guide and lead a funeral is absolutely essential to the grieving process. Martin can create a non religious funeral service with the family, so that the service reflects the values of the family, and honours and respects the memory of the loved one who has passed away. Martin will then lead the funeral ceremony, including a ceremony for internment or cremation as requested. Martin can create an Eulogy or assist family and friends to speak at the funeral. Martin Elliott - NAMING CELEBRANT
For people with religious or church affiliations having a baby baptisted and christened is part of having a Faith. However; Martin will develop Naming Ceremonies for families who do not belong to a church but want to have a semi formal or formal ceremony to name their baby. Such ceremonies can involve whole families, especially parents, siblings and grandparents and recognises that each new born; is born into a family. The naming of “God Parents” called “Life Mentors” by Martin, is also possible. A Naming Ceremony is unique to each occasion. Martin Elliott - RITE OF PASSAGE CELEBRANT
In many societies there are key ages when families celebrate a Rite of Passage. In the Hebrew faith a bar mitzvah is held to celebrate the transition of a young person from childhood to adulthood.( 12 years of age for girls and 13 years of age for boys) Martin will create a non religious ceremony for a family so that they can mark the transition into adulthood of their sons and daughters . A Ceremony with formality, dignity and a sense of compassion and fun! There are families, who would like a formal ceremony with family and friends in attendance, to celebrate the coming of age of their young adults as they turn 21. Martin can create a non religious ceremony to mark this special :coming of age” that can be held before or during a family dinner or party. At key birthdates as we age, families acknowledge important milestones; especially in the latter years. Celebrating Granddads 75th birthday with a formal celebration of his life can be a very warm and emotional occasion. Why do we eulogise someone when they have died? Why not celebrate their lifetime achievements when they are alive! Martin can create such a ceremony with family involvement, and then lead the ceremony. In all these ceremonies the key to its success is the involvement of as many family members as possible to help create the ceremony. Some of the special features of Martin Elliott’s ceremonies which people can choose to avail themselves of include:
• the use of a power point presentation to give an audio visual presentation of the life of those involved,
• filming of the ceremony as a permanent record of the event, and to send to people unable to attend the Ceremony. This means that all the family/friends are in the pictures not lost behind the camera.
• the creation of very special and unique Certificates to acknowledge each individual who attends the ceremony. Martin Elliott - SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRANT
Martin Elliott will also MC: special events, seminars, conferences, prize giving's, award evenings, opening of buildings, et al. Such events can often be hugely stressful to people who do not like speaking in public or who do not have the ability or inclination to manage large numbers of people. 35 years of public speaking means Martin Elliott can take this load off the organizing committee and ensure a professional presentation on the day and an enjoyable occasion for the organizers. Contacts
Martin Elliott can be contacted at:
2 Carrington Drive
Papamoa Beach,
Papamoa

Phone: 0212 458 489
EMAIL: [email protected]

23/04/2026

PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER.
The terrible weather across Aotearoa over the last 3 weeks reminds everyone of us to think ahead and be prepared.
Three days before the Cyclone I and many others received letters from Council reminding us to be vigilant and ready to evacuate if we were in danger. This was good forward planning by Council and I appreciated their concern and advise.

HOWEVER Councils own forward thinking leaves much to be desired. The Wairakei Waterways system stretching the length of Papamoa is of real concern. It is a catchment for all the water from Papamoa Hills to the Sea.

HOWEVER there are only two exits from the waterway to the sea. The first at Harrisons Cut and the other a drain at Grant Place. Together these two exits would not cope with torrential rain like we have seen here and in other provinces this month.

As Papamoa has grown Council should have planned for 2-4 more exits to drain the Waterway in the event of a major catastrophe
A second problem is that the culverts along the waterway are so blocked with debris a natural flow is impossible. An example is at Parton Road.

I am told that Council has a plan to exit the Waterway into the Kaituna River - the big question is when!!!

So as we plan for the next climatic hazard can I ask Council to support the residents of Papamoa by fast tracking emergency plans to make the Waterway functional

22/04/2026

ANZAC DAY 2026 DAWN PARADE AT PAPAMOA CENOTAPH. ASSEMBLE AT 5.30am
"WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"

10/04/2026

IMPENDING CYCLONE - CARING FOR YOUR PETS
As the Cyclone closes in on NZ; probably less than 20 hours away as I write this post. I remind everyone who owns a pet: cat or dog of your responsibility to your pets in this time.

Today while the weather is calm check out where your pet will sleep Saturday night and all day Sunday.
No Pet should be outside over the next 48 Hours. Even if you have a dog kennel unless it is reallylarge, robust and secured you dog should be kept in your garage or your house. Light weight kennels will be picked up by 100km winds, and kennel and dog will disappear in an instant.
Make sure your cat door is secured so your cat cant stray out side.

If the weather really turns to sh*te tonight keep your pets with you. They will be terrified of the wind noise to say nothing of your neighbours trampoline bouncing off your roof.

It would be great if this event turns out to be a fizzer but I would rather be planning in advance than caught out in the middle of the night

Marty the Pet Celebrant

12/03/2026

2,000 PEOPLE CAME TO 2025 ANZAC DAY DAWN PARADE AT PAPAMOA. WILL YOU BE JOINING US in 2026?

12/03/2026

ANZAC DAY DAWN PARADE 5.45am SATURDAY 25th APRIL AT PAPAMOA CENOTAPH

12/03/2026

ANZAC DAY WILL BE HELD ON A SATURDAY THIS YEAR - 25th APRIL.
DAWN PARADE AT PAPAMOA

18/12/2025

PET DIETS AT XMAS - A word of warning from Marty at Pets in Peace.
With Xmas only days away we are all out stocking up for Xmas Day meals with family and friends. BUT a word of warning about feeding your dog on Xmas Day.
Be careful how much you feed your dog on Xmas Day. You do your Dog no favours by being generous with titbits or left overs. Dogs are notorious for gobbling what ever hits the floor but their food intake is far less than ours.

There are a number of foods that we eat but are toxic to dogs.
Avocado is particularly bad for dogs. The seeds in apple cores are toxic for dogs as they contain chemicals that could cause harm to your pet. Raw Potatoes, grapes, raisins, pitted fruits, CHOCOLATE is a no no for dogs, nuts and NEVER feed your dog alcohol or coffee.

So enjoy your Xmas Day and have those special meals but look out for your best buddy. Buy him/her a chewy bone from a reputable retailer or your vet.

REMEMBER
In the event of an accident, old age, sickness misadventure if your Pet passes away over Xmas - New Year I am available to assist you by coming to your place and taking your Pet for cremation

Marty at 0212 458 489
[email protected]

27/11/2025

A LIVING WILL or ADVANCED DIRECTIVE??
Do you have a Living Will or as it is legally called "An Advanced Directive"?

Very simply a Living Will spells out very clearly how you want to pass away when that time comes.
Attached is my own Living Will which illustrates what I want to see happen and the instructions for my Family and the medical professionals when the inevitable is occuring.

MY LIVING WILL.
THIS IS A DECLARATION OF MY WISHES for my physician, any medical practitioner and hospital in whose care I am placed, my solicitor and family.

The object of this directive is to minimise and mitigate pain, distress or indignity which I may suffer or may be created during an incurable illness, or a medical event or accident and to spare my medical advisers or relatives, or both, the burden of making difficult decisions on my behalf.

WHEN in the opinion of my attending physician(s) there is no reasonable prospect of my recovery from physical or mental illness, or impairment expected to cause me severe distress, or render me incapable of rational existence (and in this regard I DECLARE that while I consider a period of (3) months to be a sufficient period for such decision to be made circumstances may result in a shorter time period): (see 9 below)
OR if I am in a condition of unconsciousness from which I am unlikely to recover:
OR if a have been unconscious for a period of two (2) months; my instructions are as follows:

1. SEE that my present legal right to refuse treatments and medications is respected and that I have the care and attention to keep me comfortable.

2. DO NOT give me any treatment designed to prolong my life.

3. DO NOT give me any sustenance beyond the minimal amounts necessary to prevent distress.

4. SEE that I receive the quantity of drugs required to keep me from pain and distress even if the approach of death is hastened thereby and respect any request I may make that I be given no further treatment or drugs should I so choose even if the approach of death is hastened thereby.

5. DO NOT employ any techniques to maintain existence that is purely physical (commonly known as “vegetable existence”).

6. THE above is to apply also if I suffer a severe stroke or other event, illness or injury accompanied by or resulting in total loss of intellectual capacity, speech or movement likely to be permanent; do not resuscitate.

7. I BELIEVE in “Assisted Death” and give authority to my attorneys to hasten my death when medical advice indicates it is the better option. I do not want to be institutionalised with Alzheimer’s Disease or other form of dementia and suffer loss of dignity.

8. I DO NOT want my family to be emotionally or financially burdened at the end of my life.

9. At that time when my death is imminent I request that should any of my body parts be suitable for transplant to assist another person, then my death should hastened to allow the removal of such organs to occur

IF for any reason the physician attending me is unable to accept my instructions and to follow the declaration and wishes set out above, I respect his or her decision and fully relieve him or her from further responsibility for my care. However, I request he or she respect my wishes and take steps to transfer me to the care of a physician who can accept my instructions.

IF the time comes when I can no longer take part in decisions for my own future, let this declaration stand as the testament of my wishes.

Feel free to use my Declaration for your own purposes

[email protected]

26/11/2025

When your Parents die will you hold a Service for them to honour their lives?

As a Funeral Celebrant for 31 years I have noticed more people not holding some form of ceremony to honour and celebrate the life of their Parent. This saddens me because you see Remembrance Services or Memorial Services or what ever you want to call them are for the living. Its at this time we can gather to cry to laugh to celebrate Mum or Dads life.

A service does not have to be religious, it doesnt have to be expensive, It doesnt have to be large with all the whistles and bells.
Your family Ceremony is for you. I have conducted non religious services in family lounges, back yards, parks and the beach. The smallest service I have officiated at was 5 attendees, the largest - 2,000. You make the rules on how the Service will run.

I know with 100% surety that families that hold a ceremony to celebrate their parents life when they die, heal their sadness and grief far quicker than those who don't hold a ceremony.

If you are caught in this dilemma contact me and I will give you free advice on how you can celebrate Mum or Dads life

[email protected]

23/11/2025

EXCESSIVE HOT DAYS AND YOUR PETS
So Summer is here and temperatures in Tauranga have hovered over 25 degrees for the last week. Its very important to think about our Pets needs at this time; especially our Pet Dogs.

1. Walking your dog during the day. Dogs are like humans - we operate better during cooler temperatures. If you are going to run your dog, do it in the cool of the morning or later evening; not at lunchtime when the temperature and humidity is at its highest. Even just taking your dog for a slow walk requires a bit of planning.

2. Walking your dog on the footpath on a hot day. Too often I see dogs being walked on hot concrete or asphalt paths. This is cruel and damaging for your dogs paws. The test is - you go bare feet and walk on the pathways and if its ok for you its ok for your dog

3. Dogs need lots of water on a hot day. Make sure your dog has plenty of clean cool water. You need to refill their water bowl at least 2-3 times a day. We often put ice cubes in the water bowls.

4. Dogs need adequate shade so they are protected from the UV of the Sun. Does your backyard have shade trees, or does your dog have a shaded place to retreat to?

With Xmas time approaching we start thinking about holidays. Its important you start planning early to care for your pets. Who will ensure they are being fed and watered? Who will walk your dog? Who will spend time with your dog as they crave human interaction?

Having a Pet means looking after them and caring for them. They are an important part of your family.

Martin
Pets in Peace
[email protected]

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