About Rachel

Whether you’re celebrating a new beginning or honouring a life well lived, I’m here to help you mark the moment with meaning, ease, and humanity.

I’m Rachel Bracken — a celebrant, MC, funeral director, and storyteller based in the Northern Rivers of NSW. I create wedding and funeral ceremonies that feel personal, heartfelt, and true to the people at the centre of them.

No fluff. No awkward moments. Just genuine connection, thoughtful details, and space to feel it all.

Weddings

If you’re getting married, I’ll guide you through every step — from the legal paperwork to the final “I do” — with warmth, clarity, and a calm presence. Whether you're eloping barefoot on the beach or throwing the party of the year, your ceremony should feel like you.

I take the time to get to know you, your story, and your people. Then I craft a ceremony that’s modern, engaging, and completely personal — full of laughter, maybe a few happy tears, and definitely none of those “can we skip this bit?” moments.

And if you want a reception that flows effortlessly, I can also step in as your MC. That means no awkward silences, no stressed-out friends with a microphone — just a seamless, joy-filled celebration that you and your guests can relax into.

Funerals

When someone dies, there’s so much to do — and so much to feel. I’m here to support you through all of it.

As a funeral director and celebrant, I help families navigate this time with care, clarity, and respect. I’ll gently guide you through the practicalities, and help you create a ceremony that truly reflects the life and values of your person — one that brings comfort, connection, and a sense of peace.

Every element matters: the music, the stories, the flowers, the photos. We’ll find the right way to honour your person — not with a generic service, but with something that feels real, grounded, and human.

Whether you need full-service support or just someone to lead the ceremony, I’m here to help.

A Little About Me

I’ve always been drawn to life’s big moments — and the quieter ones in between. I’ve worked in high-end events, led large teams, and spent years supporting people through life, death, and everything that comes with it. But this work — celebrating love, honouring grief, holding space for stories — feels like what I was meant to do.

I live in Ballina on the Northern Rivers with my two (slightly spoiled) cavaliers, Billy and Fern. I love a good beach walk, a great playlist, and anything cooked with the help of RecipeTin Eats.

But more than anything, I love helping people feel calm, connected, and completely seen — whether they’re standing at the altar or standing at a graveside.

If you're here, you're probably planning something important. I’d be honoured to help.