Business Coaching for Celebrants

I took my first funeral as a celebrant in 2009, and for nearly 30 years before that I coached and trained people in business. Now I bring the two together to help celebrants build a practice that feels as good as the ceremonies they create.

Whether you’re newly qualified and wondering where your first bookings will come from, or established and feeling stretched, tired or stuck, coaching gives you the space to step back, think clearly and decide what comes next.

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Coaching for funeral and wedding celebrants

Celebrancy is a wonderful way to work, but it asks a lot of you. You carry other people’s stories, you work mostly on your own, and you’re expected to run a business while doing it.

Coaching is for you if:

• You’ve recently qualified and want to build a steady, sustainable practice
• Your work has started to feel more like a chore than the calling it once was
• You’re busy but not earning what you’d like, and you’re unsure about your fees
• You doubt yourself, even when families tell you the ceremony was perfect
• You want to grow, diversify or change direction, but can’t see the next step clearly

As a celebrant myself, I understand the pressures we carry: the responsibility, the quiet pursuit of getting it right, and the constant pull to be visible and “on”. Coaching helps you reconnect with the purpose that brought you to this work, and build a practice around it that you genuinely enjoy.

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 Fiona Chapman 
 
 
 
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Exceptional Training!

Where do I even begin! Dinah is not only an exceptional trainer but an absolutely amazing person too!

From start to finish, the whole experience was fantastic. The training was incredibly informative, engaging and delivered with so much passion, knowledge and enthusiasm. I genuinely loved every single second of it!

What made it even more special were all the lovely little personal touches, from the beautifully thought-out learning package right through to receiving my certification. Nothing was overlooked, and you could really see how much love, care and attention Dinah puts into everything she does.

Dinah has such a wonderful way of making you feel comfortable, confident and inspired. I came away not only with a qualification but with so much more knowledge, confidence and excitement!

I honestly cannot recommend Dinah highly enough. An outstanding trainer and a truly lovely person. Thank you for making the whole experience so special!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Karen Evans 
 
 
 
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I’ve just completed the self paced funeral celebrant course
Dinah is amazing and patient - sometimes I misunderstood what was expected and a quick message to Dinah got me back on track
I completed the course in about 15 weeks as I work full time so did it around my other commitments - would def recommend doing this if it’s something you’re thinking of
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 JC Fitness 
 
 
 
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I’ve trained with Dinah for both my funeral and Wedding celebrant training. She is fantastic and I cannot recommend her training enough. To anyone thinking about becoming a celebrant, look no further than training with Dinah. You will not regret it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Huw Rees 
 
 
 
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Dinah is an exceptional celebrant trainer who brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to her one-to-one courses. She creates a supportive and encouraging learning environment, sharing her vast experience and practical insights in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I gained so much confidence and valuable knowledge from working with her. I would highly recommend Dinah to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely inspiring celebrant trainer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Simon Feeke 
 
 
 
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I completed the 1-2-1 wedding celebrant training with Dinah from June to August 2026. I absolutely loved the course, it was so well structured and thorough with such helpful step by step guidance. Dinah's experience is so valuable and she shares all kinds of tips, anecdotes and hacks, on top of all the great lesson content. The assignments were well thought out and basically prepare you with everything you need to launch your business. Dinah is a great trainer, I felt in very safe hands the whole time, I love her emphasis on inclusion and her passion and joy for celebrant training was radiant. I can’t wait to do my Funeral Celebrant training with Dinah, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering becoming a celebrant!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Keri Warren 
 
 
 
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Dinah is an Inspiring Lady at the top of her game . Warm , encouraging , enthusiastic and supportive . Kind , patient knowledgeable , an expert in her field. I could go on and on but you get the picture . If you are looking , then look no further . You have found what you are looking for ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rose Viggiani 
 
 
 
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I am so glad I chose the CCTA for my celebrancy training.  I looked at several other providers but Dinah seemed to be the best fit for me - and she far exceeded my expectations.

Her training materials are brilliant and easy to access.

The assignments are spot on leading gently up to the final assignment where you experience the entire process - from the initial contact from the funeral director through contacting the client, meeting with the client (online) and writing the funeral outline and final ceremony.  I was not looking forward to some of the exercises  including  recording myself speaking through a ceremony script but she built up to it through a very supportive and appropriate series of exercises so it was not at all scary in the end - and it was just what is needed!

Dinah provides detailed, helpful and timely feedback on all the assignments.  She is supportive, encouraging - and honest!  She is also quickly responsive to questions and provides detailed and well thought through advice.

I know that she is there to help me as I get started and also in my ongoing journey as a celebrant - supporting me as I aim to help others as they negotiate some of life's most difficult times.

Thank you Dinah - you are a star!

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 Sara Hurley 
 
 
 
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I have just completed training with Dinah in funeral celebrancy which I would highly recommend. She is a very experienced celebrant with a huge amount of knowledge and insight to share, but it takes a good teacher to do so.

Dinah is an excellent and supportive trainer, and I was impressed by how thorough, diligent and compassionate she is. The level of resources she supplies to support the training is outstanding, and I have no doubt that they will be invaluable to me as I move into this work.

I have various transferable skills, which is why I'm drawn to this work, and I have been able to build on those and tune in to the specifics of funeral celebrancy through this training. I feel very much at the start of something new, but well prepared to take my first steps. Thank you Dinah.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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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.