NSW Parramatta Pamela Fynan

Pamela Fynan - Appointed November 2008

Mainly of a Scottish heritage I am a member of the Mackay Clan and I have relatives in Edinburgh Scotland.

I am Mother to two lovely Daughters and Nana to three beautiful Grandchildren.

I became interested in being a celebrant years ago. As a Justice of The Peace I like serving the Community. I did actually apply in the ‘80’s but there was a cap on the numbers and by the time the Attorney General contacted me years later I had changed direction.

It wasn’t until 2007 I decided to undertake the course and re-apply. I studied accountancy for seven years at Blacktown TAFE and achieved an Advanced Diploma in Accounting in 2006. Initially, I received a “Statement of Attainment” on the 12/8/08, I then acquired a “Diploma of Ceremonial Public Speaking” on the 12/7/09 and a Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy and Certificate IV in Small Business Management on 10/10/09.

I did a total “me change”. I became a Marriage Celebrant because of my commitment to the sanctity of Marriage which requires a moral, psychological and physical commitment to your spouse, forming the basis of a solid background for a long and happy marriage and a happy and loving environment for the upbringing of children. I aspire to the faithfulness, loyalty and consolidation that the union represents, whatever the religion or cultural background of the couple.

I also love interacting with young families and Naming Ceremonies hold a special place in my heart.

My most cherished is a memory of a wedding I performed in March 2009 "In the year of the Ox"solemnised and officiated at the couple's home at Chester Hill. My Daughter  assisted me, she was a wonderful help and I enjoyed working with her - it made the occasion a “family affair”. They are a wonderful couple and it was a pleasure to perform the Ceremony. The Traditional "Tea Ceremony" at the Brides Parents home preceded the ceremony, bonhomie and tidings abounded.
The very happy couple called into my home two weeks after the wedding and gave me a small photo album of the wedding which is a treasured possession. They expressed their gratitude and said "what a beautiful ceremony it was" and how pleased they were with it. I was over the moon and it really boosted my confidence.
A photo of the Wedding that wonderful couple gave me still has pride of place on my desk today.

Another treasured memory is the opportunity of being asked to perform a Naming Ceremony for my hairdresser Kylie’s baby son. It was an honour and a privilege to perform the Ceremony for the family. It was my first Naming, I appreciate Kylie andher husband having the confidence in me to perform their Ceremony.  I was thanked many times and we had a wonderful day. This time I was assisted by my Grandson  who did a magnificent job.

Also cherished is a memory of a wedding I performed on "St. Valentine's Day". A gorgeous couple from Kenya who requested my Granddaughter to be a ring bearer and my Grandson assisted me. Another family affair and we all had a ball.

Ideally in 5 years time, I'd like to be here working from home still performing ceremonies including Wedding, Naming, Renewal of Vows, Funeral Ceremonies, Mothers Day Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Pet Funeral Ceremonies, Coming of Age Ceremonies, Wedding Anniversaries, Birthdays, all Ceremonies for all Occasions.