Funeral Celebrancy Starter Course Information
Welcome to our starter course in civil funeral celebrancy.
This course is ideal for those who wish to learn the basics of creating inspirational and meaningful ceremonies that celebrate the life of the individual and bring comfort to loved ones.
Although this starter course will not qualify you to work full time as a Celebrant, further training and qualification can be achieved by taking our popular course ICPC Diploma in Civil Celebrancy, followed by the NOCN QCF level 3 Diploma.
This course is ideal for those who wish to learn the basics of creating inspirational and meaningful ceremonies that celebrate the life of the individual and bring comfort to loved ones.
Although this starter course will not qualify you to work full time as a Celebrant, further training and qualification can be achieved by taking our popular course ICPC Diploma in Civil Celebrancy, followed by the NOCN QCF level 3 Diploma.
Course Description:
Discovering Civil Celebrancy: Is It Your Calling?
Course Overview:
Embarking on a career path requires clarity, dedication, and often, a significant financial commitment. Our "Discovering Civil Celebrancy" starter course has been meticulously designed to offer aspirants a sneak peek into the dynamic world of celebrancy. Through a series of 10 assignments, spanning a wide range of crucial topics, you will be able to ascertain if this profession aligns with your innate skills and passion. At the culmination of the course, our experienced team will provide an honest assessment, guiding you either towards professional training or potentially suggesting alternative avenues.
Course Duration:
20 Hours
Course Modules and Assignments:
Working with Funeral Directors:
Understand the intricate collaboration between celebrants and funeral directors, ensuring a harmonious event.
The Consultation:
Master the primary interaction, decoding client wishes, and setting the foundation for a personalized ceremony.
Drafting a Ceremony:
Learn the art of creating bespoke ceremonies that resonate with the family's values, beliefs, and desires.
Presentation:
Fine-tune your delivery skills, focusing on voice modulation, body language, and audience engagement.
Working with the Bereaved:
Embrace the delicate balance between professional guidance and emotional support during challenging times.
Communication:
Enhance interpersonal skills, emphasizing clarity, compassion, and active listening.
After Care:
Delve into the follow-up process post-ceremony, ensuring families feel supported and acknowledged.
Dealing with Grief:
Gain a deeper understanding of the varied facets of grief and develop strategies to navigate it with sensitivity.
Listening Skills:
Cultivate the ability to listen actively, ensuring families feel understood and valued.
Video Assignment - Deliver Your Work:
Showcase your cumulative learning, drafting, and presenting a ceremony segment on video.
Understand the intricate collaboration between celebrants and funeral directors, ensuring a harmonious event.
The Consultation:
Master the primary interaction, decoding client wishes, and setting the foundation for a personalized ceremony.
Drafting a Ceremony:
Learn the art of creating bespoke ceremonies that resonate with the family's values, beliefs, and desires.
Presentation:
Fine-tune your delivery skills, focusing on voice modulation, body language, and audience engagement.
Working with the Bereaved:
Embrace the delicate balance between professional guidance and emotional support during challenging times.
Communication:
Enhance interpersonal skills, emphasizing clarity, compassion, and active listening.
After Care:
Delve into the follow-up process post-ceremony, ensuring families feel supported and acknowledged.
Dealing with Grief:
Gain a deeper understanding of the varied facets of grief and develop strategies to navigate it with sensitivity.
Listening Skills:
Cultivate the ability to listen actively, ensuring families feel understood and valued.
Video Assignment - Deliver Your Work:
Showcase your cumulative learning, drafting, and presenting a ceremony segment on video.
Feedback and Advancement:
Upon submission and review of all assignments, our seasoned professionals will evaluate your aptitude and inclination for the celebrant role. Based on this assessment:
- You'll receive constructive feedback with our recommendation regarding pursuing advanced celebrant training.
- If deemed a fit for the profession, you're encouraged to advance to our comprehensive professional training and qualification.
- Should we feel this might not be the right path for you, alternative suggestions will be offered to align better with your skills and interests.
Certification:
Successful completion of this course allows you to purchase a digital certificate (£45), marking the end of stage one of your celebrant journey. From here, you're poised to embark on the full professional training.
Who Should Enrol?
Individuals intrigued by a career in celebrancy, event management professionals seeking diversification, or anyone keen on refining their interpersonal and event design skills.
