Lifelong Celebrations by Jo Dalton

Lifelong Celebrations is led by Jo Dalton, a trusted wedding and funeral celebrant based in Brighton East, VIC. With over 16 years' experience, Jo offers meaningful, human-centred ceremonies across Melbourne – from heartfelt weddings and elopements to compassionate funerals and life celebrations. Whether you're planning a registry-style marriage, a micro wedding, or a memorial, Jo brings warmth, professionalism, and real care to every moment.

When it comes to weddings, funerals, and everything in between, few people bring the same mix of warmth, professionalism, and life experience as Jo Dalton, the heart behind Lifelong Celebrations. Based in Brighton East, Jo serves couples and families across Melbourne who want more than just a ceremony — they want something meaningful, personal, and truly human.

A Celebrant Who Understands Life

Jo isn’t just another celebrant with a script. With 16 years’ experience as a funeral director and deep roots in community care, Jo approaches her work with genuine empathy and insight. She knows how to hold space for both joy and grief — and how to create ceremonies that reflect real life, real people, and real emotions.

Her background means she’s not afraid of the heavy moments, and she never fakes the light ones either. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding or commemorating a loved one, Jo brings emotional intelligence and a calm, steady presence.

Weddings with Heart (and Without Fuss)

If you’re getting married in Melbourne, Jo offers a refreshing alternative to templated, impersonal ceremonies. She works closely with couples to understand their story, their values, and their vibe — and then builds a ceremony that reflects them, not a checklist.

From registry-style weddings in Brighton to relaxed elopements on the coast or garden celebrations across Bayside Melbourne, Jo’s ceremonies are short, heartfelt, and real. No fluff, no awkward jokes, no strangers pretending to know you better than your own friends.

She’s also legally authorised to handle all the paperwork, making your wedding not just beautiful but legally binding.

Elopements and Micro Weddings

Jo is a popular choice for couples planning elopements or intimate weddings. She believes small doesn’t mean less special — in fact, it often means more space for emotion, more connection, and less stress.

End-of-Life Ceremonies That Honour, Not Imitate

As a funeral celebrant, Jo brings rare depth. Having worked for years in funeral homes, she knows how to create ceremonies that honour a life without resorting to clichés. Her memorial services, funerals, and celebrations of life are written from scratch — with stories that matter, music that fits, and tone that respects the wishes of both the family and the person being remembered.

She also supports families navigating grief and logistics, and understands the importance of getting this moment right — not rushed.

All of Life’s Ceremonies

In addition to weddings and funerals, Jo also offers:

Vow renewals
Baby naming ceremonies
Commitment ceremonies
LGBTQ+ inclusive ceremonies
Memorials and ash scatterings

She believes that life deserves to be celebrated at every stage — and that ceremonies, no matter the occasion, should feel like you.

Celebrating in Brighton, Serving All of Melbourne

Jo is based in Brighton East, but travels across Melbourne and Bayside suburbs including Elwood, Hampton, Bentleigh, St Kilda, Caulfield, and beyond.

Whether it’s a backyard ceremony, a coastal elopement, or a quiet family memorial, Jo brings the same level of care, preparation, and heart.

What Jo’s Clients Say

Jo made us feel calm and supported from our first call. She listened without judgment and gave us the space to create a ceremony that felt like ours. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. – Sarah & Leah, St Kilda

Jo brought so much compassion to my dad’s funeral. She was professional, respectful, and really captured who he was. We’re so grateful. – Michael, Brighton

How to Book Jo Dalton

If you’re planning a ceremony and looking for a professional celebrant in Melbourne, Jo would love to chat. She’s available for weekday and weekend ceremonies and offers flexible options for all kinds of events and budgets.

👉 Visit lifelongcelebrations.com.au to learn more or get in touch.

Whether you’re saying “I do,” saying goodbye, or welcoming a new life into the world, Jo Dalton is the kind of celebrant who shows up fully — and helps you do the same.