Being a funeral celebrant is a job like no other. Reflecting someone’s whole life and character in just one ceremony, holding space for all the feelings and voices of the people who are there, listening to and retelling cherished stories… it’s a huge honour and a huge responsibility.
To be of service to families and loved ones of the person who has died during a time of great sadness, loss, darkness, tragedy, stress and sometimes vulnerability.
To listen
To empathise
To reflect
To organize
To honour
To understand
To respect
To be compassionate
To advise
To be creative
To do this work is rewarding yet humbling; emotional yet life-affirming; hard work yet so fulfilling. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – it’s the best job in the world.
Funeral celebrancy is something that many people say they are ‘called’ to. And it certainly does feel like that vocational sort of work. If you feel this way, that’s awesome! However, it’s important to be aware that this job also calls for practicality, tenacity and organisation as well as empathy, creativity and amazing presentation skills.
Modern online funeral training
Our amazing head of training Claire Bradford has created both of our signature wedding and funeral courses.
Using her years of experience working as a sought-after funeral celebrant with bereaved families and funeral directors and arrangers alike, Claire has poured her passion, wisdom, knowledge, expertise and professionalism into the Celebrants Collective funeral celebrant course.
From upbeat celebrations of life to ceremonies for people who have died in tragic circumstances, and from services for babies all the way through to war veterans, Claire shares her knowledge and varied experiences during the training.
Along with our hugely experienced funeral celebrant and course tutor Rosalie Kuveyhoven, they bring their knowledge and personal experiences together during our group tutorials to help our trainees learn the subtleties and complexities of the funeral world.
Do you want to train to be a funeral celebrant?
Are you looking to learn about end of life services and the role of a funeral celebrant? Do you feel called to serve your community in this way? Do you want to be a part of an international collective of celebrants?
Our Funeral Celebrants Training Course will be launching on March 22nd 2021. Through our online platform, lively training group and interactive tutorials, we’ll take you through what you need to know to create and conduct personal funerals and memorials, get bookings and run your celebrant business with confidence.
If you pre-apply for our course now, and you’re approved to get started, you’ll be able to sign up at our special launch price of 900 Euros! Read more about our course and download our application form here.
Perhaps, it really is your time and you’re ready for the next step.