"Storytelling is about taking someone on a journey with you, with joy."
Joy Leggo (Commonwealth Registered Civil Celebrant) is here to walk alongside you and your family to create warm meaningful ceremonies with lasting memories. Below are some of the offerings Joy can assist you with.
- Funeral, Memorial or Celebration of Life Ceremonies
- Welcoming and Naming Ceremonies
- Coming of Age Ceremonies
- Love Stories and Relationship Ceremonies
- Cultural, Community, and Seasonal Ceremonies
- Recognition and Achievement Ceremonies
Why Choose With Joy?
A compassionate listener
Each story begins by listening
A skilled storyteller
Words that connect, honour and inspire
Trusted experience
More than 30 years working alongside individuals, families and community organisations
Personalised Services
Every ceremony and every piece of writing is thoughtfully created for you
Whether it's a ceremony, a life story or an important piece of writing, every project is approached with warmth, authenticity and care. Here's what others have shared about working With Joy.
“Joy has an innate ability to connect with all people — no matter who they are or where they come from. She makes you feel comfortable straight away and somehow brings out the best parts of your story."
“When Joy spoke at my 80th, it felt like she’d known me all my life. She brought everyone together with her words, reminding us that life’s greatest gifts are the small, kind things we do for each other.”
"Joy has a beautiful way of capturing who a person really was, the stories, the laughter of good times and the respect of the tougher times that shaped who a person really was. She helped us celebrate our loved one’s journey through life, with warmth, honesty and heartfelt compassion."
"In the quiet after Mum passed, Joy’s words became a steady light. She doesn’t just speak — she tells stories that soothe, connect, and remind us that love doesn’t end; it transforms. Her kindness helped me see beauty in memory, and peace in love that still remains."
"In the quiet after Mum passed, Joy’s words became a steady light. She doesn’t just speak — she tells stories that soothe, connect, and remind us that love doesn’t end; it transforms. Her kindness helped me see beauty in memory, and peace in love that still remains."