Reverend Sue McKegney

 

I am an Officiant specializing in creating personal celebrations for all of life’s milestones-for all people, regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs. 

I officiate at and legally perform Weddings. I also officiate at Commitments, Funerals, Memorials, Baby-Namings, Anniversaries, Coming of Age ceremonies and Seasonal Celebrations.  I believe rituals and ceremonies can enrich our life experience.  I also believe that it is important that these ceremonies reflect the individual. 

            Funerals and Memorials should also be tailored to the wishes of the deceased and their loved ones.  I can help you create a ceremony that personally reflects the deceased life.  Water, Flower and Circles ceremonies are some of the possibilities.   I can help write life stories and design funeral programs-personalized memorial tributes.

            I live in WNY and have two adult sons. I have a psychology degree from University of Buffalo.  I was a certified birth and postpartum doula and have worked in Client Service for over 10 years.  I am a 10-year member of Toastmasters.  I am confident that I can work with you and help you create a ceremony which will be rewarding, personal and memorable. 

            I am certified by Center for Inquiry (CFI). I originally chose CFI because I believe all people should be able to create a ceremony that fits them-regardless if they are a believer in a religion or a non-believer. 

            However, NYS does not at this time allow secular officiants to legally marry a couple.  CFI hopes to change this.  They believe that all people should be allowed to pick the celebrant of their choosing and should not be forced to pick a religious celebrant.

            Because I would like to expand my services and perform legal marriages in NYS, I have chosen to become a member of the Universal Brotherhood Movement. The group does not follow traditional religious structures.  UBM is based on non-judgment and unconditional love.  The group includes Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Wiccans, Native Americans and African tribal beliefs, Australian aboriginals and many other groups.  I have found it very interesting to embrace many different cultures in this process. 

County Service Area

I am pleased to offer my services in the following counties in WNY:

  • Erie Niagara
  • Chautauqua
  • Orleans
  • Genesee
  • Wyoming
  • Cattaraugus
  • Monroe
  • Livingston