Celebrant
Celebrants play a vital role in modern funeral services, leading personalised, non-religious, or semi-religious ceremonies that reflect the values, beliefs, and stories of the deceased. Working closely with families and funeral directors, celebrants help design meaningful tributes and ensure a respectful tone during commemoration. Funeral Service Times covers the evolving role of celebrants in the UK, including training and accreditation, professional standards, demand trends, partnerships with funeral homes, and the broader shift toward tailored services—offering insight into how celebrants contribute to dignified and inclusive funeral provision.
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Jun- 2023 -14 JuneCommunity
Waseley Hills crematorium hosts Service of Dedication
Funeral directors, celebrants, members of the clergy and senior representatives from many organisations within the bereavement sector came together for…
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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberEvents
Dedication service held at Aylesbury Vale Crematorium
Funeral directors, celebrants, members of the clergy, local parish councillors and senior representatives from organisations within the bereavement sector have…
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Nov- 2021 -11 NovemberEvents
Wessex Vale wins best AGFD Crematorium award
Wessex Vale Crematorium in Hampshire has been named Crematorium of the Year by the Association of Green Funeral Directors (AGFD).…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustBusiness
Earl of Plymouth celebrates refurbishment with re-opening ceremony
Earl of Plymouth Funeral Directors has revealed that it held an official re-opening ceremony and dedication service for its newly…
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May- 2021 -20 MayFeatures
‘We All Know How This Ends’: Discussing death and dying through writing
For many of us, death and dying can be difficult to engage with, a final taboo in the lives we…
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15 MayFeatures
How to: Officiating a child’s funeral
Fortunately, these days children’s funerals are few and far between. For those involved, they’re the ones that no-one looks forward…
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Mar- 2021 -3 MarchFeatures
The Three-Way Relationship – Celebrants, funeral directors and families
What do I want from a funeral director? As a celebrant the first thing is obvious, I want a call…
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Feb- 2021 -13 FebruaryFeatures
Maintaining client connection
It is probably a truism to say that all of us who are involved with funerals want to do the…
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Dec- 2020 -11 DecemberCharity
Funeral Partners transforms parlors for local charities
Funeral service provider Funeral Partners has transformed its parlours throughout the country with decorations and memory trees to support local…
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Oct- 2020 -27 OctoberCoronavirus
AOIC ‘angered’ by updated Covid advice
Members of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) have been left “angry and confused” after it said updated government guidance…
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