1-519-301-2925jsager62@gmail.com
Serving St. Marys, Perth County & Grey/Bruce Counties

Jeff F. SagerLay Pastoral Minister • Officiant • Chaplain

Extending forward the message of love through helping, caring, comforting and serving others.

Jeff F. Sager speaking at an outdoor ceremony
A life of service

Compassion grounded in experience

Dependable, knowledgeable and honest—with a warm sense of humour and a lifelong commitment to community.

Jeff is a Lay Pastoral Minister with The Community Catholic Church of Canada. Born and raised in St. Marys, he has spent his life caring for people during meaningful, joyful and difficult moments.

  • Over 42 years in Emergency Medical Services
  • Acting Deputy Chief and Commander, Perth County Paramedic Services
  • Chaplain, Town of St. Marys Fire Department
  • Pastoral Chaplain, Greenwood Court, Stratford
  • Part-time staff member, Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, St. Marys
  • Grief Coach Certified
  • Stress Management Coach Certified
  • Trauma / PTSD Healing Practitioner
  • Addiction Psychology Certified
  • Long-serving member of community groups

Jeff summers at Sauble Beach and is also available to officiate weddings and ceremonies throughout Grey/Bruce Counties.

Ceremonies with meaning

Pastoral & officiant services

Each ceremony is created with care, dignity and respect for the people, beliefs and stories at its heart.

Jeff Sager holding a child during an outdoor baptism

Baptism

The First Sacrament

Baptism ceremonies are available for children or adults, individually or in groups.

  • Church, home or special-location ceremonies
  • Personalized service planning
  • Fees based on service, location and number of participants
Jeff Sager officiating an outdoor wedding ceremony

Wedding Celebrant

A ceremony thoughtfully created to launch your life together with love in all its fullness.

  • Religious or non-religious ceremonies
  • All denominations and same-sex couples welcomed
  • Weddings, elopements and vow renewals
  • Pre-wedding meeting and rehearsal attendance if needed
  • Registered in Ontario under the Marriage Act
  • Available in Perth County and throughout Grey/Bruce Counties
  • Destination weddings available

Pricing upon consultation. Travel outside Perth County is negotiable. A 50% non-refundable retainer applies.

Jeff Sager speaking from a lectern during a funeral service

Funeral Officiant

Comforting and supporting families with a service that captures the essence of their loved one.

  • Religious, non-religious or alternative services
  • Funerals, graveside services and interments
  • Celebrations of Life
  • Space to grieve, remember and hear a message of hope and meaning

Funeral costs vary according to the funeral home's arrangements.

Jeff Sager leading a church serviceFuneral officiant Jeff Sager at the lectern
Trusted presence

Care for life’s most important moments

Jeff’s decades in emergency service, pastoral care and community leadership have shaped a calm, compassionate approach. Every family and every ceremony is treated with patience, sensitivity and genuine respect.

42+ YearsEmergency Medical Services
OntarioRegistered Wedding Officiant
CertifiedGrief & Stress Management Coach
Addiction Psychology
Trauma Informed Practitioner
LocalBorn and raised in St. Marys
Let’s talk

Planning a meaningful ceremony?

Contact Jeff to discuss your family, your wishes and the kind of ceremony that feels right for you.