Celebrants

I am a vocational funeral celebrant and I am aware and acknowledge that my role is a position of great honour and profound privilege. My key role and responsibilities are to facilitate nurture and encourage individuals families and the community to create a funeral ceremony that is appropriate to the person in my care. I will provide you with a professional service that reflects your personal style, values and beliefs. When working with me as your funeral celebrant you can expect me to be respectful, friendly, mature, reassuring, sensitive, timely and non- judgemental with the proven ability to bring order to a somewhat difficult and distressing occasion. I am a fully trained and qualified funeral celebrant (Dip. Celebrant Studies) a validated member of the Celebrants Association of New Zealand (VCANZ)and I voluntarily serve my community as Justice of Peace for New Zealand. Full Circle Bespoke Life Events - serving Taranaki families since 2009.

Funerals have a powerful and significant place in our society and when a loved one dies, we must not only remember that person’s life, but also celebrate their journey. I specialise in creating a meaningful service, delivered with respect and compassion, while supporting clients with as much time and space as is needed. With a professional background in event planning and human resources, in addition to my own life experiences I have an open-minded and culturally sensitive approach to life, death and everything in between. I understand that every person has a different story and relationships to consider. I use my experience to help families and friends find the right words to express their feelings and ensure their loved one’s wishes are met. So when the time comes to look back, I will help you to take inspiration in the memories and legacy they left behind. I look forward to sharing stories about your loved one’s life, character, beliefs, and values – honouring them with a ceremony that is personal, uplifting, comforting and full of love.

I grew up in Tariki and have family connections throughout Taranaki. Having conducted ceremonies elsewhere in New Zealand, I have come home ready to work for and support my community. As an independent registered celebrant, I have officiated at funeral services, memorials, marriages, and life celebrations. My background includes working in multicultural and gender-diverse situations where I gained an appreciation for the wonderful range of people within our communities. I am familiar with life and death in town and rural situations, the nature of loss, and the different ways in which we react to and manage our sorrow and grieving. I will listen with respect and empathy to your needs and wishes and will work sensitively to craft a service that represents and celebrates your loved one’s life, acknowledges your loss, and wraps support around you, your family and friends. I will communicate with you through face to face meetings, email, and phone calls to ensure you are happy with the service. I am here to work with you and alongside you to facilitate a meaningful farewell for your loved one.

My role is to make sure that everyone in your family and community will be honoured by creating a cherished time where love and friendship, life and death will be celebrated. It is a privilege and honour to work alongside families during this significant time. I can ensure highly professional, respectful and empathetic services with a delicate blend of sensitivity, confidence and compassion for the family while I support you to farewell your loved one.

I’m Jodi Muggeridge, and I'm here to support your family during difficult times as a Funeral Celebrant. Family means everything to me, and I know how important it is to have someone there when you need it most. Grief is something I understand deeply. I've experienced the loss of my brother in a car accident and, tragically, our first grandson shortly after his birth. These experiences have shaped my empathy and my commitment to helping others navigate through their own grief. On a personal note, I've been happily married for 33 years, and my husband and I have been blessed with two wonderful adult children who are now married themselves. We're also proud grandparents to seven beautiful grandchildren who bring immense joy to our lives. For me, it's as simple as this: I love what I do. I'm dedicated to making your loved one's day as special as they deserve it to be. Your family's comfort and peace of mind are my top priorities, and I promise to be there every step of the way.

I returned to live in New Plymouth in 2020 after several years in Auckland, to renew many friendships and to contribute to community life here. My life experience includes officiating at funerals for over 30 years, sometimes when loss is expected, and sometimes in tragedy. This has allowed me to cross paths with many different people who all have a unique story. I can help your family to frame memories in a way that is sensitive to the values and beliefs of your loved one, and to focus on what you treasure about the person being farewelled. My varied vocational background includes youth work, negotiation and non-profit leadership, including many public-speaking and performance roles. I will help you celebrate your loved family member for the gift they were to you. I am happily married to Paula, with five adult children and two granddaughters, and I enjoy spending time now with my wife dancing & singing.

I was born in the UK now residing with my family and relatives who are all from Taranaki. My role as your celebrant will be to work closely with you and your family to deliver a fully personalised service that totally encapsulates and honours your loved one’s personality, values and achievements in life.  Working alongside the Eagar’s Team I will guide you through the process, advise and assist in any decisions that need to be made and make you feel comfortable about the ceremony ahead whilst supporting you as much as is needed.  I have a range of resources and ideas to help get you started and you can rely on me to take the stress away from the planning and organisation of the ceremony. I am an empathetic listener, an organiser with a great attention to detail and will create a warm and caring environment as we plan your ceremony together. I have a relaxed, kind and vibrant personality and this is reflected in the way I deliver my ceremonies.  I look forward to working with you.