It’s never really about toilets…
Trans rights to access public toilets has been a big debate recently. And if you wade through the misinformation and hateful statements you will find a load of excuses why people are getting upset about the idea of a transgender woman using a public restroom, but you...
Pride: it’s more than a month
This month, Ella Peel, our Inclusion and Diversity Lead, looks at Pride. June is Pride month; an official 30 days of celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. You may have seen for yourself, companies changing their logos with rainbows and creating colourful window...
Interview with Ash Hayhurst – Author and Funeral Professional
There is an alarming amount of misinformation in the media and a lot of anti-trans statements coming from the government, so the best thing you can do is increase your confidence about the laws that currently exist, and stand your ground if you’re challenged. If there’s one piece of information I’d love everyone to take away from this interview it’s that a trans person doesn’t need a Gender Recognition Certificate to have their identity affirmed when their death is registered.
Ask Dinah: How can I be a better LGBTQ+ ally as a Celebrant?
This question is from one of our Bulletin readers, James. Each month, Dinah will answer a question and share it here on the Blog. Question: I want to show that I am an LGBTQ+ ally without looking insincere or over-the-top. How would you recommend I do this? Dinah...
Julia Hawkes – one of my Celebrant Role-models
Professionally I am saddened to see websites still referring to gay marriage or even worse same sex marriage – I simply don’t understand why there needs to be differentiation, why is there a need to suggest that marriage is somehow different for different groups of people? My approach to all couples is the same; the care, consideration and kindness shown to couples when I am planning their weddings is the same for every couple I meet. Many couples I meet have complicated family dynamics, sensitivities to be aware of, things they feel passionately about, things they wish to celebrate, challenges they have overcome – these are not unique circumstances! I think that sometimes separate web sections are introduced by well-meaning celebrants who wish to demonstrate their inclusivity but I would encourage them to rethink! Instead review the language and images used, the resources shared with couples, consider all the couples who will be looking at your website