Listening is an act of inclusion

by DinahJL | Feb 16, 2026 | Celebrant Skills

Why the Best Ceremonies Are Built From What Isn’t Said Some of the most important things people bring to a ceremony conversation are never stated outright. They arrive as hesitation, emotion that catches in the throat, stories told sideways and details mentioned and...

Listening for Meaning: A Skill Every Celebrant Has to Learn

by DinahJL | Feb 2, 2026 | Celebrant Skills

One of the quiet myths about celebrancy is that it’s mostly about speaking. Standing at the front. Finding the right words.Holding the room. But some of the most important work a celebrant does happens long before any of that – in the listening. Not the polite...

The Funeral Celebrant Accord: Be Accountable For Your Credibility

by DinahJL | Dec 5, 2025 | Business Skills for Celebrants

Building trust and credibility is at the heart of our Funeral Celebrant training. Funeral celebrants hold an important role in supporting grieving families through a uniquely difficult experience, and with that comes the responsibility to uphold high standards. This...

Handling Difficult Family Dynamics During Ceremony Planning

by DinahJL | Sep 16, 2025 | Celebrant Skills

Family celebrations and commemorations are meant to bring people together, but as any experienced celebrant will tell you, family dynamics can sometimes create more tension than harmony during ceremony planning. Whether you’re organising a wedding where divorced...

A Day in the Life of a Funeral Celebrant

by DinahJL | May 7, 2025 | Become a Celebrant

The life of a Funeral Celebrant is never the same two days running. This week has been a perfect example. I was with a family on Monday morning to talk about creating a ceremony for their son. On Tuesday I was speaking with his oldest friends and writing an outline of...