Karen Ingram Civil Celebrant

04/02/2026

It makes my days worth it when I work beside beautiful people. Here is an unsolicited testimonial from Adam & Lana.

"Oh Karen, we had an absolute DREAM wedding day and simply can’t thank you enough.

Thank you for your wonderful self, your guidance and support, and the genuine joy you brought to the day.

Thank you Karen, for playing a *very* special part of the happiest day of our lives.

With so much love, Lana & Adam"

01/02/2026

Congratulations Adam & Lana! You created a most heartfelt weddding ceremony. Being your celebrant was pure joy.

27/03/2025

I'll be spruiking my story as written in my book Lifting the Lid ~ a memoir born of adoption. Come say hi and tell me what you love about it, or if you're one of the few locals who haven't read it (😉) you can purchase the paperback or e-book directly from the author. For the first time, I will have artefacts on display. What will they be?

Saturday 29 March 10am - 2pm at West Footscray Library, Barkly St, Footscray.

WEST FOOTSCRAY ARTS PRESENTS From poetry in a wine bar and bookshop ramblings to library workshops and performances at a pizza restaurant. Don’t miss this fun, immersive and entirely original celebration of storytelling in the west. FESTIVAL PROGRAM FRIDAY 28TH MARCH Festival Launch:Stories from T...

16/01/2025

If you know a young one in Melbourne’s west starting year 7 (secondary school) in 2025, let
them know about this. I’ll be doing another thing I love this Sunday, 19 January.

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to illness. Anyone who has booked will be contacted directly. Look out for this unique offering to run in early December 2025.

If your young person is getting ready for their big step from grade 6 (little pond) to year 7 (big pond), it can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time! Set aside a couple of hours to participate in a bespoke ceremony guided by LJAC manager and celebrant, Karen Ingram. This two hour workshop will incorporate creativity, music, writing and poetry as well as connecting to our natural environment in Altona.

$30 per booking (maximum of 3 participants including young person and up to two significant others). Materials provided.

Sunday 19 January, 10am - 12pm, Louis Joel Arts & Community, 5 Sargood Street, Altona. Bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/rites-of-passage-program

14/09/2024

In the Melbourne summer of '24 I had the heartfelt thrill of officiating the wedding of Mark & Martin in a fantastic bush setting. After being startled by a noisy sheep which loudly baa-ed at me as I stepped out of the car, I tried to keep my cool throughout the heat of the day.

The ceremony was superb! Receiving photos and this testimony from Martin & Mark the following week was the cherry on top. I'm still blushing :)

"We can't express enough gratitude for the magical touch Karen brought to our special day. Her ability to craft an emotional and unique ceremony left us and our guests in awe.

Our hearts were truly touched as we experienced a ceremony so beautifully tailored to us, reflecting our love story in an unforgettable way. The gentle guidance and heartfelt words spoken by Karen created an atmosphere that was not just joyful, but very moving. We cried and laughed.

Our guests couldn't stop talking about how special and different our ceremony felt compared to other weddings they had attended before. It was a seamless flow of the ceremony and Karen truly understood our vision we wanted to create for our ceremony.

Her passion for her craft shone through, making our union more than just a ceremony but a meaningful moment that we will cherish for a lifetime."

09/03/2024

Today I was thrilled to pronounce husband & husband! Congratulations to the happy couple. We all wish you a lifetime full of love and happiness.
Emu Bottom Homestead

10/01/2024

Inspired thinking is also my thinking. What about you?

Cemetery technologies make some people uncomfortable, but for others they provide a new way of memorialising their dead.

23/12/2023

A beautiful Melbourne day for a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Harriett & Matt.

27/09/2022

I’ve been so fortunate to obtain permission to screen the film Tender. Following the film we will facilitate an important conversation. What could a not-for-profit Funeral Home look like in Melbourne’s west?
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26/02/2022

A living wake.
Would you?
Could you?

I could support you to facilitate - with all my heart.

This terminally ill father doesn't want a funeral when he passes, but his daughters have convinced him to hold a wake while he can still enjoy a party.

22/02/2022

Today was the day.

14/02/2022

On this beautiful summer evening in Melbourne, Australia, Valentines Day 2022, I officiated an intimate wedding ceremony. So much heart, meaning and deep love. What a privilege.