As a celebrant, I prefer funerals to weddings. This is why | Jackie Bailey

Perhaps my work is still about my healing – remembering the sacred fragility, the passing nature, the end date in sight As a celebrant, I start my weddings and funerals with the same words: “Everyone, we are about to get started, so can you please make sure your phones are off or on silent.” I introduce myself, express my great privilege in sharing this moment with the people gathered and always make sure I have tissues on hand. Wedding dresses don’t have pockets and you’d be surprised how ma...

By Jackie Bailey