Is a ‘Life Celebration’ a funeral?

Is a ‘Life Celebration’ a funeral?

I am often asked what the difference is between a funeral and a life celebration. It’s the celebration that makes it different. A funeral, traditionally here in the UK at least, is often portrayed as depressing, sad, everyone dressed in black. A life celebration...
How do I become a Celebrant?

How do I become a Celebrant?

Becoming a Celebrant is about finding the right teaching style and support structure. It should enable you to be the best Celebrant you can be. We all learn in different ways; some of us like one-to-one learning, others thrive in a group environment. That’s one of the reasons it’s so important to review all the options out there.

Storytelling – Funeral Celebrant Skills part 3

Storytelling – Funeral Celebrant Skills part 3

With practice. I encourage students to see themselves as Writers as soon as they start their Celebrant training. Write something every day of your working week. Put it in your diary as a task, to make sure you assign time to complete it. Funeral celebrant skills don’t happen by accident; they require dedication to create truly bespoke ceremonies.