What is a funeral celebrant?

A funeral celebrant’s key responsibility is to meet with the family of the deceased and methodically record details of their life, so that what is written depicts the true character of that person. Along with the bereaved family and/or friends, you will put together an outline of the ceremony. It is the celebrant's job then to create a bespoke, meaningful ceremony which will help and support family and friends coming to terms with their loved one’s death.

A funeral celebrant works closely with the funeral director to deliver a professional service for the bereaved. Your efficiency and friendliness will be appreciated by the funeral director and staff.

The role of a funeral celebrant is rewarding and challenging in equal measure. It is a privilege to be invited by the family to share their loved one's story and to create a beautiful, personal and memorable ceremony.

Role requirements:

You will need a caring, empathetic, calm personality, excellent communication skills, an eye for detail, excellent time-management skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Course Content and Cost

This is a practical, experiential two-day course for which there will be some pre-course preparation

and some homework too. It's pretty intensive so be prepared for some hard work!

But we will have some fun along the way and ... there will be tea breaks!