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Funeral Celebrant Course
Training to become a funeral celebrant
Our NOCN Endorsed funeral celebrant course gives you the skills and confidence to support families during some of life’s most emotional moments. Funerals require compassion, sensitivity, and the ability to create ceremonies that genuinely reflect a person’s life. This specialised training equips you to provide professional, heartfelt services with confidence.
During the course, you’ll learn how to work closely with bereaved families, gather meaningful stories, and craft personalised ceremonies. You’ll also gain practical knowledge about ceremony structure, presentation, and collaboration with funeral professionals. For those who are new to celebrancy, it may also help to explore our how to become a celebrant page to understand the overall journey.
Many students who begin with general celebrant training choose to specialise in funerals. Focusing on funeral ceremonies allows you to offer families compassionate, professional, and memorable services during difficult times. The NOCN Endorsed course also teaches you techniques to manage the emotional aspects of this work while maintaining a professional presence.
Completing our NOCN Endorsed funeral celebrant course opens doors to a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. It is ideal for anyone who wants to combine professionalism with empathy and create ceremonies that families will remember forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a funeral celebrant course cover?
It covers ceremony writing, storytelling, client communication, working with funeral directors, and delivering sensitive services with professionalism.
Do I need prior experience?
No, the course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with general celebrant experience.
How long does the course take?
Most courses can be completed in a few weeks, depending on your pace and study preference. Our one-to-one NOCN Endorsed Funeral Celebrant Course is delivered on Zoom, over seven weeks. We have a one-hour session each week and you receive support between sessions from your trainer. Our self-paced courses are designed to be completed at a pace that works for you.
Is the course emotionally challenging?
It can be emotional, but training provides strategies to handle sensitive situations with empathy and confidence.
Do you want to become a celebrant?
If you want to become a celebrant, you’re in the right place. I’m Dinah Liversidge (she/her), Founder and Chief Trainer at Celebrant Coaching and Training Academy. As an experienced celebrant, trainer and coach, I am passionate about our wonderful profession, and about training and supporting my fellow celebrants.
I took my first ceremony in 2009, so I know what it takes to create beautiful, bespoke ceremonies. And as a highly experienced trainer and coach I am here to pass this knowledge on to you with my specialist, customisable training programme.
I offer Funeral Celebrant Training, Wedding Celebrant Training, refresher courses in both wedding and funeral celebrancy and also coaching for established celebrants.
Ways we can work together
One to One Bespoke Training for New Celebrants
I offer bespoke one-to-one NOCN Endorsed Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Celebrant training programmes for new celebrants. These consist of seven one-hour sessions, plus assignments, assessments and my ongoing support over a period of seven weeks.
Self-Paced Online Training for Celebrants
My self-paced training courses for wedding & funeral Celebrants deliver the same high quality training, with videos, assessments, and ongoing support, while completing your training at times that suit you.
Professional Development for Celebrants
Once you’ve trained, it’s important to continually invest in your development. I offer regular CPD sessions and workshops for both new and experienced celebrants that cover a wide range of ceremony and business skills.
Coaching for Celebrants
If you’ve been working as a celebrant for a while and it feels like a lot has changed, then this course is for you. We’ll complete a full review of your business, with loads of actionable ideas and a reconnection with your brand values.
It is easy to see why she is one of the best in her profession.
I have just completed my Independent Celebrant training with Dinah. Dinah’s knowledge and teaching skills are above and beyond.
Her knowledge of the profession comes across in her caring attitude. She backs up her training with additional helpful tips and information.
The training was interesting and encouraging. She is always there with help and advice.
She is someone you cannot help trust and respect. It is easy to see why she is one of the best in her profession.
– Allison Green
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Let’s talk about Coaching
Everyone is different, so my celebrant coaching sessions can be completely tailored to you and your business needs. If you’d like a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk, share ideas and perhaps try some new ways to support your mindset, I’d love to hear from you.
I work with a limited number of celebrants at any one time to maximise the personal support you receive. Sessions are on Zoom, one-to-one. And they’re recorded so that you can keep a copy to go back to anytime. We’ll have 60 minutes per session.
My current fees are £140 per session, or book a block of three sessions for £380.
If you’re ready to explore the idea of us working together and want to ask me a few questions before you commit, I would be delighted to offer a 20-minute taster session. I’ll answer your questions and we’ll see if we feel like a good fit.
Discover the joy of running a business you truly love, and let’s embark on this journey together!
Let's Stay in Touch
07942 188 101
dinah@celebranttrainer.com