Fees
As I build my practice as a celebrant, I'm offering a 20% discount on all ceremonies throughout 2026.
These rates reflect my commitment to making meaningful ceremonies accessible while I gain experience and gather testimonials. I'm open to discussing flexible payment arrangements—I believe ceremonies should be available to everyone who wants them.
Weddings
Plus costs for travel outside the Dublin area
€480
Funerals
Plus travel costs outside the Dublin area, can be billed through your Funeral Director
€225
Baby Welcomings
Plus costs for travel outside the Dublin area
€225
Other Ceremonies
Plus costs for travel outside the Dublin area
We can discuss
FAQ
Can you facilitate a funeral in Ireland?
Yes. I am trained to facilitate funerals with sensitivity, skill and deep respect for diverse beliefs and traditions.
Can you do legal marriages or just a ceremony?
Both. As a registered marriage solemniser, I can provide a full legal marriage along with a personalised ceremony. I also offer vow renewals and non-legal commitment ceremonies.
I don't want a christening for my baby, but would like to celebrate with my family and friends. Can you help with this?
Absolutely. Baby welcoming ceremonies are central to what I do—creating meaningful, personalised celebrations that don't require religious elements.
Where can I find information about the legal requirements for a marriage in Ireland?
For comprehensive, factual guidance on marriage requirements, eligibility and legal considerations, visit the Citizens Information website.
Are your services religious or secular?
I create ceremonies tailored to your beliefs—fully secular, spiritually inclusive or incorporating religious elements that you choose. There are no restrictions on content, ensuring your ceremony authentically reflects your values.
Can you do weddings on the weekend?
Yes I can!
What would I get from having coaching sessions with you?
Focused, judgment-free space to work through professional or personal challenges. Coaching helps you clarify your goals, explore options and move forward with confidence—guided by your own insights rather than someone else's advice.
How do we work together?
After you get in touch, I will send you a short form to complete. We will then meet (remotely or in person) to discuss your vision, confirm availability and plan next steps. For weddings, we'll typically have multiple planning meetings. For funerals, I can be booked directly or through your funeral director, with at least one preparation meeting required. For coaching we will have a free chemistry call to see if we are a good fit for each other before contracting sessions. Thanks
Privacy policy
I am committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how I collect and use your information in my work as a Coach and Celebrant.
1. Who I Am
I, Karen Kiernan, am the Data Controller for your personal data. If you have any questions, you can contact me at: hello@karenkiernan.ie
2. What Data I Collect and Why
Under GDPR, I must have a "lawful basis" to handle your data. I only collect the information I need to provide my services. Below I detail the Data I collect, the Purpose, Legal Basis and Retention Period.
Coaching Service - Data collected is your name, email, phone, session logs, and payment records. The Purpose is to deliver coaching to you. The Legal Basis is contractual and Retention period is up to one year after our final session.
Celebrancy Services - Data collected is contact details, ceremony location, date, and personal background stories. The Purpose is to plan and deliver the ceremony. The Legal Basis is contractual and Retention practice is that personal documents are deleted or shredded immediately after the ceremony.
Marriage Solemnisation Service - Data collected is names, date, ceremony type, and contact info (for legal marriage records). The Purpose is to comply with Irish legal obligations. The Basis is Legal Obligation and Retention period is as required under Irish law.
3. Special Uses (With Your Consent)
In some coaching cases, I may ask for your explicit consent:
To record sessions for training, supervision or accreditation with Inclusive Futures Academy
To share limited information for accreditation with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
You are under no obligation to agree and you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me.
4. Who I Share Your Data With
I do not sell your data. I only share it where necessary as described above. This is to maintain and develop high standards with professional bodies. I will only do the following with your explicit consent:
ICF Audits: If audited for accreditation, I may ask you to confirm our sessions. The ICF retains this for 6 months post-credentialing.
Training Recordings: I may record sessions for my own review (deleted after 3 months) or for supervision with the Inclusive Futures Academy (deleted once training ends).
ICF Assessment: Recordings submitted for ICF accreditation are kept by the Academy for 3 years (for their own audit) and by the ICF for 6 months post-award.
Note: You can withdraw your consent for these recordings at any time by emailing me.
Other Third Parties:
I store your contact details, records of payment, my notes, appointments and any other relevant information in my personal Google Drive. You have a range of payment options and these companies will retain a record of payment. If I record a coaching session this will be on MS Teams or Zoom depending on what platform we use, this will be made clear and a copy made available to you on request.
5. International Data Transfers
Some of the tools I use may store data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this happens, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Your Rights
You have specific rights under Irish and EU data protection law. You can ask me to:
Access a copy of the data I hold about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your information.
Delete your data (where I don't have a legal obligation to keep it).
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, just send me an email. If you aren't happy with how I handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at www.dataprotection.ie.
7. How I Keep Your Data Safe
I take appropriate steps to protect your data, including:
Secure, password-protected systems on my personal devices and third party platforms
Limiting access to your information
Secure deletion or shredding of data when no longer needed in line with the retention policy above
