Celebrant Training Courses

Funeral Celebrant Prerequisites

1/3/2018

Whilst we do not stipulate any particular academic qualifications, you will need all of the below qualities to become a successful Celebrant.

Good interaction skills with those who are bereaved or distressed.
An ability to take control of a situation, and gain trust in a confident way.
Be Sensitive to all – regardless of Culture, faith, belief or religion.
Sensitive interviewing skills.
A professional & smart appearance.
Educated to a standard to deliver a high standard of good literary and writing skills i.e. the ability to write concisely, grammatically and effectively.
Confident computer skills demonstrating knowledge of Microsoft Office, or similar packages, including the use of email.
A good public speaking voice, articulate and clarity are important.
Flexibility for working hours (evenings and weekends are often required).
A genuine interest in providing choice and quality to the bereaved.

It is important to build a good working relationship with funeral directors, crematorium staff, and others. The ability to develop and maintain a good reputation in the local community and with other organisation within the Funeral Industry will enable you to build a reputable business.

Wedding Celebrant Prerequisites

21/2/2018

There are no formal entry requirements to undertake the qualification although you will need the following personal qualities, attributes and skills to become a successful celebrant:

Good literary and writing skills i.e. the ability to write concisely, grammatically and effectively.
A good public speaking voice and confidence to speak to large groups.
Smart appearance.
A mature, reassuring manner and effective interviewing skills.
Use of a computer and confident computer skills, with good experience of using Microsoft Word (or similar package).
Access to and ability to use email is essential.
Availability at weekends, when ceremonies may be required.
A genuine interest in providing a quality service and improving the choice and quality of ceremonies.

Training Courses Terms & Conditions

21/2/2018

All Course fee’s are paid in full, before access to the online course can be granted.
There will be a 14 day cooling off period before you are given access to your course, this is to give the legal right to change your mind.
After the 14 days you will be issued access to the training area of our website. This will give you full access to all or your course, also instructions on how to work through your course and how to upload your work to your assessor.
If the said candidate cancels their place on course after the 14 day cut off point, then no refund will be given.
Candidates must make themselves aware of their legal rights in cancellation before they sign this contract.
All candidates have 12 months from the day they receive access to their course to complete their work. You will be working at your own pace, but we will be with you all the way to assist in advice and clarify any questions that you might have. After the 12 month period if work has not been complete we will ask the NOCN for an extension but this is NOT guaranteed.
If you have any further enquires or question please fee free to contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.

Is there an age limit for those wishing to train?

14/2/2018

There is no upper age limit for those wishing to train for this work.
On successful completion of your course(s), celebrants either work on a self-employed basis, or are employed by their organisation.
Training on self-employment is included.

Code of Practice for Celebrants

1/7/2017

Celebrations will always be conducted to the highest possible standards of delivery and appropriateness and will attempt in every way to reflect the needs and wishes of the client.

The celebrant will base ceremonies on factually correct information and will routinely draw on more than one source of information. Celebrants will regard seeking information from Family, Friends, and Colleagues etc. as normal.

Celebrants will use their interviewing skills and literary ability to win the trust of clients and set down, in appropriate and correctly composed English.

The celebrant should conduct all ceremonies calmly, audibly, and with professionalism but also with warmth and care.

Family or friends will always be encouraged to participate if they so choose, in any of our ceremonies.

Ceremonies will always be delivered from a full written text, which will include any contributions from others. A Copy of this, including others’ contributions, will always be offered to the client in the form of a presentation folder.

Wherever possible, Celebrants will meet all clients on a face -to-face meeting, which will normally be held in the client’s home or at a preferred venue or office. Celebrants should leave details of intended visits in a diary or with a colleague in advance, for security purposes.

Celebrants should always liaise with third party suppliers to achieve the clients full wishes are met. And should supplier any information to those parties to which will be relevant to conduct a problem free ceremony.

Celebrants will seek to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff of all third party participants of ceremonies. As celebrants will often work to tight time scales, they will liaise effectively and efficiently to achieve the highest standard.

Celebrants dress in a formal and professional manner, Celebrants will do their best to adhere to a clients colour / dress choice but can not guarantee this will be achieved.

Celebrants will be punctual when meeting with clients, as well as when conducting Ceremonies. If unforeseen or emergency events dictate the celebrant’s late or non-attendance, a colleague will be informed or the ceremony script forwarded to the venue, ensuring that every effort is made to provide emergency cover.