Celebrant Training Courses ​- FAQ's

Funeral Celebrant Prerequisites

28/2/2018

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. to write using appropriate grammar, concisely and effectively.
Confident computer skills demonstrating knowledge of Microsoft Office, or similar packages, including the use of email.
A good public speaking voice is important.
Flexibility for working hours (evenings and weekends are often required).
A genuine interest in providing choice and quality to the bereaved.
You must be able to print, sign and scan documents to be uploaded into your Member's Area
You must be confident with computer skills.
As the course runs through Microsoft Office, you will need to have access to and have the competent ability to use: Powerpoint, PDF documents, the use of a printer, Excel, Word, Email and uploading video files

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 organisations 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.
You must be able to print, sign and scan documents to be uploaded into your Member's Area
You must be confident with computer skills.
As the course runs through Microsoft Office, you will need to have access to and have the competent ability to use: Powerpoint, PDF documents, the use of a printer, Excel, Word, Email and uploading video files

Training Courses Terms & Conditions

21/2/2018

All Mountain Celebrations Training courses are Self-Learning courses.
Self-Learning means – All learning is done without a teacher or instructor – however we are here to guide you and help you understand the questions and tasks that are being set for you.
You will be assigned an Assessor throughout the duration of the course, this Assessor will mark your work and give you feedback, your Assessor will also guide and help you understand the meanings of questions and tasks.
Shadowing a Mountain Celebration Celebrant – all shadowing is at the discretion of the individual Celebrant – who in turn will report back to your assessor. Shadowing a Celebrant is not guaranteed and will only be offered should the Celebrant agree, and the workload allow. All families will be informed of a trainee that is shadowing and all families will be given the right to refuse their presence at either a family meeting or funeral service/wedding/naming meeting and ceremony.
You are solely responsible for sourcing any up to date Government information, regarding legislation and legal regulations.
In order for you to work through this course you will need to have access to and the ability to use Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
If Mountain Celebrations Training needs to update the course content, you are responsible for downloading the amended version. (Notifications will be sent when new downloads are available)
You must be able to upload video/audio recordings of you delivering course content, where required, and all video/audio recording must be uploaded through the members area, DO NOT SEND DIRECTLY, via any other means.
All coursework must be uploaded via the Member's Area of our website with your unique sign in code. We cannot accept hard copies. All work must have your name/course title/ slide title/and be page numbered. Work not uploaded through the members area will not be marked. All video/ Audio work must be uploaded via the members area only using the we transfer button. Should work be received without name/course title/ slid number & slide title, this will not be marked.
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, however we are not here to answer the questions for you and you will be require to source latest information. After the 12-month period if work has not been completed, we will assess how much work you have submitted to us, should this be less than 50% we will not extend your training time frame, however should it be more than 50% we will discuss an extension with you, however we do not guarantee an extension.
All Terms & Conditions are to be accepted and acknowledged before payment can be taken.
Once payment has been received and cleared you have full access to download the digital training course materials, your right to request a 14-day refund will no longer be valid. Even if you chose not to download this course material, once the code has been issued for the members area, there will be NO refund. Should you change your mind before your unique code is issued, a refund in full will be given minus a £40 administration fee.
Candidates must make themselves aware of their legal rights in cancellation before purchasing an online course. For more details please visit www.gov.uk
Upon accepting our terms and conditions, you will receive an alternative email with your log in details to our members area, where you can then download the digital training courses materials, Depending on the time and day that you make your payment these course materials will be available within 48 hours.
Mountain Celebrations Training reserves the right to refuse a candidate without explanation.
Mountain Celebrations Training is a pass or fail course, should your result be a fail, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit work, if you are not happy with our decision, you will be given the opportunity to request an investigation into the reasons why we have failed you, you will be required to put a formal complaint in, via your portfolio procedures, all complaints will be dealt with within a 30 day period. We will use an external training company to investigate your complaint. A final decision will be given in a further 30 days.
If you have any queries or questions, please fee free to contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

13/2/2018

What is the minimum and maximum time to complete a course?

There is no minimum as you can work at your own pace in your own time.
The course time frame is 12 months.

Is there an age limit for those who wish to train?

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.

If I purchase an online course, is any further training required to begin working as a celebrant?

No further training is require but we also offer many other qualifications such as Business Management, Customer Service and Training qualifications, all of these could assist you in setting up your business, if you are currently employed else where we can obtain 90% funding for these other courses if you live in England only.

Do you accept an Advanced Learner Loan from the government?
Or any funding for that matter?

We do not accept Advanced Learners Loans however if you are employed we can get 90% funding for you to do either a Customer Service Qualification or Business Management Qualification through our training partners at MVRRS
We can then attached individual module form the Celebrant Dip to get you qualified.
Please contact us regarding this.
NB: This funding is only available in England at present time.

Is it possible to pay by instalments for an online training course?

Yes, please give us a call and we'll will work out a monthly plan for you. Once all instalments have been received you will then have full access to our Members Area to enable you to access the online course materials.

Tel: 01495 273244

Is it possible to purchase a course if I live outside of the UK?
And would there be any need to visit the UK to complete the training?

Yes, you can purchase a course from outside of the UK. There is no need to visit the UK.

Are the Training Courses relatable to Countries outside the UK?

Yes, each course requires you to research and find out your legal requirements for the country that you reside and work in.

Mountain Celebrations Code of Conduct

30/6/2017

When choosing a Celebrant to help you achieve the ceremony of your choice there are a few things to consider.

The role of a celebrant is to serve either the bereaved and their community or to help a couple to create a wonderful wedding blessing or a family welcoming a new member to the family.

Good Celebrants create and leading uplifting, fitting, and personal, ceremonies. A Celebrants work should clearly reflect either the person who has passed away, by respecting their belief system, acknowledgement of their community of family and friends, and create an environment in which the grieving process can be held and supported. Or help a couple or family share wonderful celebrations by listening to their needs and wishes, and helping them make the right decisions to achieve their desired ceremony.

A Successful Celebrant:

Is professional

They are easy to contact, friendly, approachable, and communicate well with fellow professionals. They efficient, reliable and organised. They are able to remain open and empathetic, at the same time as recognising the boundaries that need to be in place to lead all ceremonies appropriately.

They have good computer and IT skills, supporting effective communication between their clients and also any third party professional. They should be in a position to offer and produce professional looking scripts that can be viewed prior to ceremonies and also offered as treasured as keepsakes.

They will be aware of the new GDPR regulations and compliant; They will work confidentially, in their own specialised fields. A good Celebrant will always be able to show you their insurance in public liability and indemnity.

Cares for their client

They offer to visit families at home, and give as much time as needed.

They are inclusive, flexible and non-judgemental.

They engender trust through openness, sensitivity and confidentiality.

They are willing to involve family and friends in creating the funeral, and willing to send a script for approval before the funeral.

They meet and greet the family at the crematorium, and are available immediately after the funeral ceremony.
Understanding that a successful funeral is one that serves and supports the bereaved.

Is calm and shows natural leadership

They have a calm and reassuring presence, providing gentle leadership without seeking to be the centre of attention.

They are a clear, confident and engaging speaker with a range of pace and intonation.

They are responsive to what is happening in the room and environment, and are able to think on their feet and adapt where necessary.

They are well groomed and appropriately dressed.

Writes unique ceremonies

Every ceremony is personal, and created following a detailed and extensive interview with the relevant family and community of the person who has died.

Every ceremony draws out and encourages the families own tastes in culture and literature, using the celebrants own knowledge and resources as appropriate.

Every ceremony is inspiring and ell structured, with a script that accurately reflects the life, values and beliefs of the person who has died.

Every ceremony includes language and ritual that is appropriate to the family they serve.

Cares about their self development

They are on a continuing path of personal and professional development to keep informing and improving the profound and varied demands of celebrancy work.

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