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