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Celebrant Training Programmes

Our Celebrant training courses are designed to be delivered one-to one, or self-paced, with all sessions recorded for you to keep and go back to whenever you need. The training will support you on a journey to being successful, both as a celebrant and as a business. This is a highly rewarding role in a competitive industry, so the training includes a module on marketing, plus, you’ll get access FOR LIFE to the private resources on the website, reserved for our students and graduates.

Tailored to You

Your Celebrant Training Options

Pre-Recorded £895

Work at your own pace with support in the background

  • Seven recorded training videos
  • All assignments will be reviewed and feedback given
  • You’ll get access to our full suite of resources

1-1 Online Training £1,430

Work with a tutor and get support to complete in 6 weeks

  • Seven one-to-one Zoom training sessions with your chosen tutor
  • Email & Phone support between sessions
  • Questionnaire workshop / Role Play included
  • All assignments will be reviewed and feedback given
  • You’ll get access to our full suite of resources

Face to Face £1,880

On site with your tutor over 7 weeks

  • Seven one-to-one, in-person training sessions with your chosen tutor at their location (in Wales)
  • Email & phone support between sessions
  • Questionnaire workshop/Role Play included
  • All assignments will be reviewed and feedback given
  • You’ll get access to our full suite of resources

Our Wedding Celebrant Training

As a wedding and family celebrant, you’ll create truly unique ceremonies.

Whether you are supporting a couple to plan a wedding ceremony, a vow renewal, a naming ceremony for their child, or anything else, being a celebrant is about listening, encouraging, and creating amazingly meaningful ceremonies that people will remember forever. Being an Independent Wedding Celebrant is not about being in the spotlight; it’s about standing next to others as they are in the spotlight, expressing their love for each other.

If you’re thinking you’d be great as a celebrant, I’d love to talk about your next steps and how my approach to wedding celebrant training could be right for you.

What does our wedding training cover?

Our 7-week training course is designed to equip you with the creative skills you need to create beautiful ceremonies, plus the practical skills required to run your own business.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • The role and scope of an Independent Celebrant
  • The skills required of an Independent Wedding Celebrant
  • Asking the right questions
  • Crafting ceremonies your couples will love
  • Top tips on writing and delivering authentic, unique wedding ceremonies
  • Appropriate use of traditional elements in a wedding ceremony
  • Finding your niche as a wedding celebrant
  • Working with others in your circle
  • Marketing and strategy for your first year

Testimonial from Matt Jameson, who completed our Wedding Celebrant Training in January 2025. 

“I am so excited as I have now trained to be a wedding celebrant, thank yo to dinah for your incredible training!

The whole process was so much fun and I learned so much about myself during the training!

You made the training interactive and exciting, I am so excited to be a wedding celebrant and thank you for your incredible training, it’s going to be fantastic and thank you again.”

Book Your Informed Decision Session Today

Book an Informed Decision Session and we’ll answer your questions and see which training options feel right for you.

The call will be on Zoom and will take around 20-30 minutes.

There is a fee of £15 for this call, which is deducted from whichever training you choose.

Our Funeral Celebrant Training

Funeral Celebrant Training

As a funeral celebrant, you’re going to help people find the right words.

Loss and grief are different for everyone. Each client you work with as a Funeral Celebrant will need to feel and express it in a unique way. And often, finding the right words allows them to take the first step in a long process of grieving and can provide them with enormous comfort on that journey. Our Funeral Celebrant Training is designed to prepare you to be an exceptional, caring and supportive part of their grieving process.

Working as an Independent Funeral Celebrant is one of the greatest privileges and pleasures of my working life. It’s about people, relationships, celebration and love. Being an Independent Celebrant is not about being in the spotlight; it’s about standing next to others as they are in the spotlight. Whether to help them shine or support them.

What does our funeral training cover?

Our 7-week, NOCN Endorsed training course is designed to equip you with the creative skills you need to create beautiful ceremonies, plus the practical skills required to run your own business.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • The role and scope of an Independent Celebrant
  • The skills required of an Independent Funeral Celebrant
  • Asking the right questions
  • Crafting ceremonies that bring comfort
  • Top tips on writing and delivering authentic, unique Life Celebrations
  • Appropriate use of traditional elements in a funeral ceremony
  • Finding your niche as an Independent Celebrant
  • Working with others in your circle
  • Marketing and strategy for your first year

As soon as Dinah began the course I instantly felt at ease and in very safe hands.

Not only is she incredibly knowledgable, she has a unique ability to put that information across in bite size, digestible pieces that you can absorb, understand and put into use straight away.

– Ali Williams

Prefer to learn at your own pace?

I have created online versions of my Funeral and Wedding Celebrant training programmes, which include videos & assessments to help you start your journey to becoming a Celebrant.

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Money-back guarantee

My promise to you

At the end of the 7 weeks (or 14 if you take both courses), you’ll have plenty of tools to take you forward for long-term impact too.

This will include a plan for your online presence and a great way to manage your diary that will transform how you spend your time.

Together, we’ll transform how you think about growing your celebrant business.

If you don’t absolutely LOVE this course and the contents I have created, I’ll refund your payments in full.

Guide to Your First Year as a Celebrant

Join my free bulletin and get the roadmap to thriving in your first year as a celebrant, complete with 3, 6, and 12-month plans to set you up for success.

From crafting ceremonies that leave clients raving to building a brand that attracts dream couples, this guide covers everything you need to grow with confidence. I’ll walk you through proven strategies to launch and sustain your business, so you can focus on doing what you love—creating unforgettable moments.

It’s not very often you meet such a soul that is truly invested in you and your personal journey.

I will forever remember Dinah and how she has made me feel seen and heard in a way that is just authentically beautiful.

– Philip Dackombe

I am so lucky to have you as my mentor, Dinah,  and can’t thank you enough for the past 2 months of training and guidance.

You have been so generous in sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience, and made the journey to become a celebrant so easy to follow and evolve without conscious effort, which made each task so pleasurable.

– Karen Nutton

Let’s Stay in Touch

07942 188 101

dinah@celebranttrainer.com

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Reviews from my students and coaching clients:

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Bev Ferguson
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I have recently completed a 7-week one-to-one course via Zoom with Dinah on how to become a funeral celebrant. I can't praise and recommend Dinah and the course enough. It was just what I needed to gain understanding, knowledge and build confidence that this is something I could do. Dinah is so open and generous when sharing her experience and advice. I really enjoyed meeting her each week to learn. The materials sent through the post at the beginning: a hard copy folder of the resources, pens, mints, tea bags, a poetry book all make you feel welcome and that this is a professional outfit. There is an abundance of Google drive resources too inc templates and recordings to support your learning during the course and continue after. The homework is so practical and relevant and I enjoyed completing it. And it's not the end - Dinah's support, advice, training and networking continue. Thank you Dinah. I look forward to keeping in touch and working through my plan to deliver my first ceremony.
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Charlotte Raphael
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I have just completed my training with Dinah to become a wedding celebrant which I have thoroughly enjoyed. Dinah is an excellent teacher and also extremely generous in sharing all the knowledge, tips and experience she has gained across her career. This is a fantastic course if you are considering becoming a celebrant and I feel very lucky to have been taught by Dinah.
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13 is now my lucky number! That’s because I’ve spent 13 weeks having 1-2-1 training with Dinah and it’s no exaggeration to say it’s changed my life. I completed my wedding training at the end of 2025 and I’ve just finished my 7 week funeral celebrant training. From the initial introductory meeting, the pre-course package including training materials and personal items chosen specifically to aid my training needs to the hour long weekly sessions on zoom, everything was 5 star. At almost 56 years of age I never thought I’d be changing career and becoming self employed. This is the difference Dinah has made to my life. I can’t thank her enough and thoroughly recommend her for celebrant training and coaching.
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Dimal Patel
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I’ve just completed the Funeral Celebrant course with Celebrant Coaching and Training Academy, and I can honestly say it has been a valuable and rewarding experience. Dinah has been incredibly supportive throughout, offering thoughtful guidance, encouragement, and truly helpful feedback at every stage of the course. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine passion for helping others succeed really stand out. Thank you, Dinah, for all your valued feedback, patience, and support throughout this journey. I’ve learned so much and feel far more confident moving forward as a Funeral Celebrant. I would highly recommend this course to anyone considering this path.
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Kath Chapman
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Training with Dinah has been an absolute joy. I love her approach - it aligns deeply with how I work - and I’ve enjoyed the challenges set through the course, especially the real-life case studies. Her feedback on the assignments was extremely helpful and she’s been nothing but supportive the whole way through. I’m so grateful that I found her and couldn’t recommend her training more. Thank you Dinah, you’re a star.
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Melanie Bryceland
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I thoroughly enjoyed the course at Celebrant Coaching and Training Academy.  It is comprehensive and covers everything you will need to know to start your own Celebrant business.  Dinah is a patient, helpful and kind coach.  She explains everything very well and you don't ever feel like you are asking silly questions.  I highly recommend her. Melanie
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Alison Haley
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I thoroughly enjoyed my 6-week 1-to-1 Celebrant Training Course with Dinah. The structure of the course was excellent and Dinah was so patient, knowledgeable and encouraging at all times. I wanted to do well, in the course, for her as much as for me. In the hourly sessions there was so much to cover, but Dinah was incredibly organised, making the notes and transcripts available after each session. I thought I would be daunted by the assignments but they were laid out really well and I soon realised that completing them, as fully as possible, was as invaluable as the time spent learning from Dinah. They encouraged further in depth research and added to the knowledge Dinah was able to impart during the course. The course content flowed naturally and the resources folder was packed full of vital information that I will continue to refer to as I continue my journey as a celebrant. Dinah is a truly exceptional trainer and I feel fully equipped to go out into the world and start my new vocation as a funeral celebrant. I would recommend anyone who has a desire to become a celebrant (funeral, wedding or both) to take this course.
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Sharron Stevenson
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Having previously completed my funeral celebrant training the year before, I thought I’d have a go at the wedding one. As before, I was not disappointed, Dinah delivered a fantastic course, although hard work, it is easy enough to cope with and if you have any difficulties, Dinah was always on the other end of the phone for support and encouragement. One to one training works better for me and I would highly recommend her. Thanks again Dinah, you are very much appreciated 🙏
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I have carried out my Celebrant training with Dinah at the Celebrant Coaching and Training Academy, and I can honestly say it was brilliant. The course she delivered was well planned out and very well delivered. Dinah was well versed in learning styles and was able to tailor the delivery in a fashion that suited my needs perfectly. I was able to gain a fantastic insight to the role being taught and felt well supported throughout the course. I would highly recommend Dinah and the academy to anyone considering the life and role of a Celebrant.
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Karen Thomas
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I recently trained with Dinah on her self-paced Funeral celebrant's course. I completed the Funeral course in a few weeks and then went straight onto the wedding celebrant course. Both were thorough and I love the hard copy folder of each. I did all the work online, but having the printed version for reference is a useful scaffold. Dinah was very quick to assess my assignments and gave useful feedback. I can recommend the courses. I'm Looking forward to a one to one with Dinah in the near future.