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Paula Bowman, Ceremonialist

Ceremonialist for
Vancouver Island life
events

Weaving sacred stories and meaningful practices to honour life’s most important transitions.
Let’s connect

Paula Bowman, Ceremonialist

Ceremonialist for
Vancouver Island life
events

Weaving sacred stories and meaningful practices to honour life’s most important transitions.
Let’s connect

Guiding transformative Ceremonies

with presence, poetry, and purpose

As a Ceremonialist and Life Cycle Celebrant® serving Vancouver Island, I create intentional celebrations that mark life’s major transitions with presence, poetry, and sacred depth. My work is rooted in spiritualist, metaphysical, and earth-based traditions, blending myth and symbolism to foster profound meaning and communal connection.

Guiding transformative Ceremonies

with presence, poetry, and purpose

As a Ceremonialist and Life Cycle Celebrant® serving Vancouver Island, I create intentional celebrations that mark life’s major transitions with presence, poetry, and sacred depth. My work is rooted in spiritualist, metaphysical, and earth-based traditions, blending myth and symbolism to foster profound meaning and communal connection.

Rites of Passage

Life is a series of transformations, and every major shift deserves to be honoured with intention. I create custom rites of passage ceremonies that recognize, celebrate, and integrate meaningful personal and communal changes.

Baby
Blessings

Welcoming new life into the community.

Adolescent Thresholds

Marking the journey from child to young adult.

Divorce/
Separation

Rituals of closure and new beginnings.

Crone/Elder Transitions

Honouring wisdom and life cycles.

Motherhood/
Menarche

Celebrating major feminine milestones.
Each celebration is a collaborative effort, designed to be resonant, healing, and transformative for the individual and the community supporting them.

Kat and Cole

“Paula helped us create our perfect day. She’s knowledgeable, thoughtful, and cares deeply. We loved all the suggestions she gave for our ceremony- the ring warming and poem reading were such special additions! It’s a day we will never forget and we are so grateful for the part Paula played in our wedding day!”

Marriage and Wedding Celebrants

Your unique bond deserves a ceremony that feels completely true to who you are. As your legally authorized Wedding Officiant and Ceremonialist, I partner with you to craft a ceremony that is entirely yours.
Paula holding a blue cup with sunlight as her background.
From the sheltered beaches of a Vancouver Island elopement to a lively celebration in Nanaimo, your ceremony will be unique and meaningful. I blend the artistry of poetry with intentional symbolism, crafting an experience that invites authentic communal connection. This is where your commitment moves beyond the visible and becomes a truly soul-centred threshold.

Custom Community Celebrations

Life’s greatest shifts often defy categories. We collaborate to uncover the purpose, myth, and symbolism unique to your journey. The result is a soul-centred ceremony that creates meaning, collective connection, and authentic transformation.

This includes creating custom ceremonies for specific communities and needs, such as:

  • Earth-Centred & Pagan
  • Magical & Spiritual
  • Humanist Ceremonies
  • Collective Grief & Healing

I am dedicated to helping you discover the purpose and essential poetry in your unique event.

Custom Community Celebrations

Life’s greatest shifts often defy categories. We collaborate to uncover the purpose, myth, and symbolism unique to your journey. The result is a soul-centred ceremony that creates meaning, collective connection, and authentic transformation.

This includes creating custom ceremonies for specific communities and needs, such as:

  • Earth-Centred & Pagan
  • Magical & Spiritual
  • Humanist Ceremonies
  • Collective Grief & Healing

I am dedicated to helping you discover the purpose and essential poetry in your unique event.

Funerals & Celebrations
of Life

Navigating end-of-life transitions requires warmth, sensitivity, and space for genuine grief. I guide families in creating profoundly meaningful Celebrations of Life and memorial services across Vancouver Island.

As a Funeral Ceremonialist (and Natural Transitions Institute graduate), I work closely with you to craft a ceremony that perfectly captures the unique spirit and story of your loved one. My goal is to transform the experience of loss into a moment of collective honouring and connection, using sacred story and ritual to help the community move through this threshold with grace.

Funerals & Celebrations
of Life

Navigating end-of-life transitions requires warmth, sensitivity, and space for genuine grief. I guide families in creating profoundly meaningful Celebrations of Life and memorial services across Vancouver Island.

As a Funeral Ceremonialist (and Natural Transitions Institute graduate), I work closely with you to craft a ceremony that perfectly captures the unique spirit and story of your loved one. My goal is to transform the experience of loss into a moment of collective honouring and connection, using sacred story and ritual to help the community move through this threshold with grace.

Meet your storyteller,
Paula Bowman

With warmth, inclusion, and enthusiasm, I am here to gently guide you through life’s most tender and profound transitions.


As a specialized Ceremonialist, Life Cycle Celebrant®, and authorized Wedding Officiant, I am trained to craft personalized, intentional ceremonies that truly reflect your story and values. My approach is highly collaborative, authentic, and rooted in a strong code of ethics; I manage the details, leaving you free to be present.


My work is simple: I use intentional ceremonies to bring meaning and gentle depth to your most important life moments. Everyone, from all walks of life, is welcome to tell their own story.


Credentials:

  • Natural Transitions Institute graduate (specializing in funerals and weddings). View Certificate
  • CIMM Reverend of the Metaphysical Church.
  • Life Cycle Celebrant®
Paula holding a cup looking upwards.

Meet your storyteller,
Paula Bowman

With warmth, inclusion, and enthusiasm, I am here to gently guide you through life’s most tender and profound transitions.


As a specialized Ceremonialist, Life Cycle Celebrant®, and authorized Wedding Officiant, I am trained to craft personalized, intentional ceremonies that truly reflect your story and values. My approach is highly collaborative, authentic, and rooted in a strong code of ethics; I manage the details, leaving you free to be present.


My work is simple: I use intentional ceremonies to bring meaning and gentle depth to your most important life moments. Everyone, from all walks of life, is welcome to tell their own story.


Credentials:

  • Natural Transitions Institute graduate (specializing in funerals and weddings). View Certificate
  • CIMM Reverend of the Metaphysical Church.
  • Life Cycle Celebrant®
Paula holding a cup looking upwards.

Service areas and
availability

Based in Parksville – Qualicum Beach, I proudly travel across all of Vancouver Island, BC. Whether you need a Wedding Celebrant in Victoria or Nanaimo, a Funeral Celebrant for Qualicum Beach memorial services, or custom ritual guidance in Tofino, Port Alberni, Duncan, Parksville, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, or Port Hardy, I travel to where you are. I am ready to bring a warm, inclusive presence to your intentional ceremony.

Don’t see your preferred location? Message me anyway – if you’re on or near Vancouver Island, we’ll make it work.

Service areas and
availability

Based in Parksville – Qualicum Beach, I proudly travel across all of Vancouver Island, BC. Whether you need a Wedding Celebrant in Victoria or Nanaimo, a Funeral Celebrant for Qualicum Beach memorial services, or custom ritual guidance in Tofino, Port Alberni, Duncan, Parksville, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, or Port Hardy, I travel to where you are. I am ready to bring a warm, inclusive presence to your intentional ceremony.

Don’t see your preferred location? Message me anyway – if you’re on or near Vancouver Island, we’ll make it work.

Investing in your sacred moment

Every ceremony is a profound investment in meaning, memory, and presence. My pricing reflects the care, time, and custom artistry involved in weaving your unique story into a sacred and transformative moment.

The Full Circle Ceremony (Weddings)

$1200
This is the most complete offering, designed for total peace of mind. Includes multiple collaborative meetings, crafting a fully customized script, the full ceremony delivery, and a dedicated rehearsal session.

The Personalized Ceremony (Weddings)

$900
A bespoke, fully customized ceremony tailored to your unique story and values. Includes all collaborative meetings and script writing, concluding with the powerful delivery on your chosen day (Rehearsal not included).

The Essential Witness (Weddings)

$500
A simple, short, and sweet option for couples needing only the legal certification and essential paperwork. This intimate signing is perfect for those who want a private, minimal approach.

Celebration of Life
(Funerals)

$400 – $600
A sensitive, fully customized service to honour and celebrate a loved one. This includes collaborative meetings with the family and the compassionate delivery of the memorial ceremony.

Rites of Passage & Custom Ceremonies

Custom quotes
This includes ceremonies for New Life (Baby Blessings), Love (We-Weddings, Vow Renewals), major chapters (Adolescent, Midlife, Crone Ceremonies), and Funeral Rites. Every ceremony is custom-built; we provide a personalized quote after a quick, complimentary chat.

Let’s get in touch

Ready to discuss your ceremony? Connect with Paula and begin weaving your sacred story. Reach out today to schedule a complimentary chat about your important life moment.
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