There’s a particular kind of person who finds their way to becoming a celebrant.
They’ve usually been drawn to people-centred work for most of their lives. They’re good listeners. They care — genuinely, deeply — about the people around them. They’ve sat with friends through grief, helped families navigate difficult moments, or found themselves moved in ways they didn’t expect at a ceremony they attended.
And somewhere along the way, a thought arrived: I could do this. I think I might be meant to do this.
If that sounds familiar, I want to ask you something gently: what’s stopping you?
Because in my experience, the people who feel called to becoming a celebrant rarely hold back because they don’t want it. They hold back because of something else entirely. And it’s usually one of these.
“I’m not sure I’m good enough.”
This is the one I hear most often. And it almost always comes from the people who would make the most thoughtful, compassionate celebrants — because they care enough to doubt themselves.
Here’s what I know after years of training celebrants: the skills you need can be taught. What can’t be taught — the genuine desire to honour someone’s life with care, the instinct to listen before you speak, the willingness to show up fully for a family or a couple — you already have that. That’s what drew you here.
“I don’t know if it’s the right time.”
There’s rarely a perfect time to step into something new. But I’ve noticed that people who feel called to this work often find that the longer they wait, the louder the calling gets. The question isn’t really about timing. It’s about whether you’re ready to have an honest conversation with yourself about what you want your working life to look like.
“I’m worried I won’t be able to build a business from it.”
This is a real and legitimate concern, and I respect you for taking it seriously. Building a celebrant practice does take time — and I’ll always be honest with you about that. It’s not a get-rich-quick career. But it is a career where your income can grow steadily as your reputation builds, and where the work itself is genuinely sustaining in a way that very few careers are.
“I don’t know where to start.”
This one is the easiest to solve. You start with a conversation. My Informed Decision Session is a 30-minute call where we talk through your questions, your concerns, your situation, and whether becoming a celebrant is genuinely the right path for you. There’s no pressure, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation between two people.
If celebrancy is calling to you, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to help you think it through, one step at a time.
Before you go — a free resource for you
If you’re seriously exploring becoming a celebrant, I’ve written a free guide specifically for people at this stage: Transitioning to a Celebrant Career. It covers what to expect, how to prepare, and how to approach the early stages with clarity and confidence. You can download it free from my website — no strings attached.
And when you’re ready to talk it through in person, my Informed Decision Session is there for you. You’ll find everything on my website.
Warmly, Dinah She/Her