Wedding & Funeral Officiant Nick Overduin, MDiv, PhD
Weddings, Celebrations of Life and funerals are life transforming events. I care deeply about people in these supreme moments of life’s journey. You can contact me at nickoverduin@gmail.com or 613.851.3682. You can count on my full attention. I look forward to talking to you.
Wedding Officiant Experience. I’ve felt honoured to officiate at hundreds of weddings. Since 2023, I work in Ottawa, Kanata, Orléans, and Barrhaven with couples who may have lived in the Capital region for a long time or recently arrived as new Canadians from around world.
Funeral Celebrant Experience. Moreover, I have felt equally honored and inspired by over 200 families who trusted me to be their funeral celebrant, priest or funeral clergy at a funeral, cremation, celebration of life, memorial, interment, or similar life event. I’ve worked closely with many funeral homes in Ottawa and region who refer me to families needing my services.
Values. I welcome all couples and families all faith traditions, backgrounds and orientations. All are welcome. Review my privacy policy here.
Qualifications. I am ordained clergyman. I am registered as a licensed officiant by the province of Ontario. I am also internationally qualified and registered as a Life Tribute Professional with InSight Certified Celebrants.
I earned a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in 1984 and a PhD in Philosophy in 2019. I worked as a university chaplain, a senior church minister, and a church consultant during my full-time career. I regularly conducted weddings and funerals for over 30 years while serving the faith communities I worked in.
Now semi-retired, I launched http://www.DrNickMdiv.org in 2020 which operates under Nick Overduin Ministries. In addition to my DrNickMdiv.org project, I offer occasional lectures and talks at Carleton University and community groups, continue to write articles for theological and philosophical journals, and mentor other leaders. I am also the volunteer coordinator for at least 7 Ottawa faith communities who provide “pause tables” with free foods and snacks to Carleton University students during exam time.
Next steps. If you feel comfortable about my values and experience, you can reach me at any time to discuss your needs for a funeral, wedding, or other life events.
