About me

Jen Lilburn

I’m based in Geelong, with a life rich in family, friendships, travel, adventure, and good food and wine.
My professional background spans teaching, park management, and 20 years of running a leading consultancy, Kismet Forward.
That work centred on helping communities have their voices heard — especially in situations that were complex or emotionally charged. Over time, I became skilled at listening deeply, creating space for people to share, and making sense of many different perspectives.

Those same skills now sit at the heart of my celebrant work. I've shifted focus to working with families and individuals at a more personal level — walking alongside people through life's big moments with care and respect.

I hold a Certificate IV in Celebrancy from The Gordon TAFE, and I bring the same listening, facilitating and story-gathering skills to every ceremony I'm part of.

My approach is warm, collaborative and unhurried. By taking the time to really understand who people are, what matters to them, and the stories that define them, I create ceremonies that feel genuine and deeply personal.

I believe a well-crafted ceremony has the power to draw people together,
mark a moment with meaning,
and honour love and life with
stories that endure.

Jen Lilburn officiating at a funeral service
Jen Lilburn, traveller
Jen Lilburn
Jen Lilburn's family is at the centre
A large outdoor concert with many audience members sitting in chairs, watching a stage with large screens. There are wind turbines in the background and a woman in the foreground with blonde hair, smiling and appearing excited.
A woman with blonde hair in a blue blouse speaking into a microphone at a table with a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. She is looking down at a document or paper.