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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Aug- 2016 -19 AugustCurrent Affairs
Pughs of Shrewsbury team member becomes funeral celebrant
Phil Davies, a funeral director at Pughs of Shrewsbury, is now a fully trained funeral celebrant. Phil has spent the last…
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Oct- 2015 -14 OctoberPeople
Cutlers Funeral Directors create close links with St Luke’s Church
Community relations between St Luke’s Church and Cutlers Funeral Directors in Kingstanding have never been better. In April this year, Cutlers…
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Sep- 2015 -17 SeptemberEvents
Good Funeral Awards’ winners announced
The winners of this year’s Good Funeral Awards were announced on September 5 2015 on King Alfred Campus at the University…
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Nov- 2012 -21 November
Association of Independent Celebrants elects new president
The Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC) has elected a new president of the organisation at its annual general meeting. Philip…
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Mar- 2012 -12 MarchPeople
Green Fuse Training Achieves OCN Recognition
Green Fuse Funeral Training has achieved Recognised Learning Centre status with the Open College Network (OCN). The centre’s Jane…
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7 MarchCurrent Affairs
Exam board unveils diploma for celebrants
An examinations board has unveiled an Ofqual approved Diploma for Funeral Celebrants. OCN North East Region has worked closely with…
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