Everything you need to know about choosing your celebrant
but were afraid to ask (maybe!)
but were afraid to ask (maybe!)
All celebrants are different. Here are some pointers to bear in mind.
What qualities help guide your choice of celebrant?
At the bottom of the page is a document you can download to use when choosing your celebrant,
so you know what questions to ask. Here's a brief guide to help.
A CHECKLIST - A GOOD CELEBRANT SHOULD BE:
- Empathy, compassion and flexibility - to gently guide you through your choices and options.
- Professional writing skills - to create a ceremony that is heartfelt, accurate and comforting.
- Public speaking skills and presence - to ensure your service is delivered clearly and with warmth.
The quality marked qualifications for celebrancy recognised in the UK are:
- For civil/independent celebrants - the Level 3 Diploma in celebrancy
- For humanists - the Humanists UK or Humanist Society Scotland certificate, or the MA in Pastoral Care/Celebrancy
As a rough rule of thumb, most professional, trained celebrants will have an online presence.
They may be featured on a celebrant body page, have a website or business social media page with testimonials, be traceable on Google, or be listed on an independent guide such as: funeralcelebrants.org.uk/
For funerals, look for evidence they have adopted The Funeral Celebrancy Council's voluntary code, The Accord, which outlines the standards of best practice you should expect of all competent funeral celebrants. Look for the logo.
For more information on what makes an excellent celebrant, see:
funeralcelebrancycouncil.org.uk/
#adopttheaccord
so you know what questions to ask. Here's a brief guide to help.
A CHECKLIST - A GOOD CELEBRANT SHOULD BE:
- Sensitive & Skilled
- Empathy, compassion and flexibility - to gently guide you through your choices and options.
- Professional writing skills - to create a ceremony that is heartfelt, accurate and comforting.
- Public speaking skills and presence - to ensure your service is delivered clearly and with warmth.
- Professional, with High Standards
The quality marked qualifications for celebrancy recognised in the UK are:
- For civil/independent celebrants - the Level 3 Diploma in celebrancy
- For humanists - the Humanists UK or Humanist Society Scotland certificate, or the MA in Pastoral Care/Celebrancy
As a rough rule of thumb, most professional, trained celebrants will have an online presence.
They may be featured on a celebrant body page, have a website or business social media page with testimonials, be traceable on Google, or be listed on an independent guide such as: funeralcelebrants.org.uk/
For funerals, look for evidence they have adopted The Funeral Celebrancy Council's voluntary code, The Accord, which outlines the standards of best practice you should expect of all competent funeral celebrants. Look for the logo.
For more information on what makes an excellent celebrant, see:
funeralcelebrancycouncil.org.uk/
#adopttheaccord
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YOUR CEREMONY, YOUR CELEBRANT From both my training and experience in celebrancy, and my professional skills as a psychologist, life coach, and teacher, I can put your mind at ease in meeting all of the above criteria and skills. Take a look at the Testimonials page to see what families and professionals have to say. GET IN TOUCH
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Personalised Ceremonies
- quality not quantity
Each person or couple is unique, and deserves a ceremony that honours that individuality.
No two funeral services or weddings should be the same; each should be designed afresh for you.
My passion is for creating custom, bespoke ceremonies of exceptional quality.
Quality takes time.
Your ceremony will be given the time it deserves to craft it perfectly and to ensure the highest standards - always with a caring, personal touch.
Bespoke celebrants like myself rarely conduct more than three ceremonies a week due to the time, thought, creativity, and care that goes into custom ceremonies. This means I can give you, and the ceremony, my full attention, and create the very best service to honour your loved one, or celebrate your special day.
Choose a high calibre service from a trained professional, to be assured that you will receive a truly personalised, warm ceremony, that will create cherished memories that will remain with you long after the day.
Fees & Areas Served
Fees for each ceremony type are set fairly, and in line with national professional celebrant averages.
Funerals start at the same rate as a C of E minister.
Travel within N E Lincs is included; a small supplement is added for areas beyond.
For such an outstanding, personal, bespoke service, professionally written and delivered, and also including a lovely complimentary keepsake pack, this represents excellent value.
- quality not quantity
Each person or couple is unique, and deserves a ceremony that honours that individuality.
No two funeral services or weddings should be the same; each should be designed afresh for you.
My passion is for creating custom, bespoke ceremonies of exceptional quality.
Quality takes time.
Your ceremony will be given the time it deserves to craft it perfectly and to ensure the highest standards - always with a caring, personal touch.
Bespoke celebrants like myself rarely conduct more than three ceremonies a week due to the time, thought, creativity, and care that goes into custom ceremonies. This means I can give you, and the ceremony, my full attention, and create the very best service to honour your loved one, or celebrate your special day.
Choose a high calibre service from a trained professional, to be assured that you will receive a truly personalised, warm ceremony, that will create cherished memories that will remain with you long after the day.
Fees & Areas Served
Fees for each ceremony type are set fairly, and in line with national professional celebrant averages.
Funerals start at the same rate as a C of E minister.
Travel within N E Lincs is included; a small supplement is added for areas beyond.
For such an outstanding, personal, bespoke service, professionally written and delivered, and also including a lovely complimentary keepsake pack, this represents excellent value.
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