Becoming a Celebrant
How the New Assisted Dying Laws Will Impact Funeral Celebrants:
The Assisted Dying Bill passed its first reading in November 2024, with implementation expected by 2027. This gives celebrants time to prepare their practices for these significant changes. The law will initially apply to England and Wales, with Scotland developing separate legislation and Northern Ireland currently maintaining existing laws. This is a highly emotive subject,…
Read MoreWhat Is The Role Of A Funeral Celebrant?
If you’re considering a career in funeral celebrancy, you might wonder what the role of a Funeral Celebrant entails. At AMC, we pride ourselves on educating aspiring Celebrants in all areas of Celebrancy, ensuring you are a fully prepared, confident professional from the day you graduate. In essence, a funeral celebrant is a compassionate professional…
Read More3 Steps to Launching Your Dream Wedding Celebrant Business
Hey there, future wedding celebrant extraordinaire! Ready to embark on a journey that’ll have you dancing down aisles and crafting love stories for a living? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the three essential steps that’ll transform you from a starry-edge dreamer to a full-fledged wedding celebrant powerhouse! 1. Ignite Your Passion with…
Read More6 Things Modern Celebrants Do Differently
Gone are the days of stuffy, one-size-fits-all ceremonies. The world of celebrancy is evolving, and at the forefront of this exciting change is a new breed of celebrants who are redefining what it means to create and officiate meaningful life events. But first, let’s define modern celebrants: Modern Celebrancy Defined Contemporary and Current: Modern refers…
Read More5 Hidden Benefits of Becoming a Celebrant: Discover the Joys Beyond the Ceremony
The Celebrant’s Journey In recent years, the celebrant profession has seen remarkable growth, with more people seeking personalized, meaningful ceremonies for life’s most significant moments. But what does it truly mean to be a celebrant, and what hidden benefits await those who embark on this unique career path? Penny Boycott, a seasoned celebrant and training…
Read MoreThe 5 types of Wedding Celebrants in the UK explained
If you’re thinking about becoming a wedding Celebrant, you might be confused by the choice on offer. In the UK, there are five different types of Wedding Celebrants, and they all perform slightly different roles: We’ll explore each here to give you a better sense of what role they each play as a wedding celebrant:…
Read MoreBecoming a Wedding Celebrant Changed My Life
For Andrew D. Scott, a tall, bearded, kilt-wearing celebrant, the journey to becoming a wedding celebrant has been nothing short of life-changing. His story is one of passion, dedication, and a desire to bring genuine joy to couples on their special day. With a background in auctions, hosting events, and voiceovers, Andrew’s transition into celebrancy…
Read MoreGrief led me to becoming a funeral celebrant
Losing a loved one can often lead people to question what is important in their life. For one single mum, it led her on a journey to her dream career and becoming a funeral celebrant. Theresa Ribeiro is a single mum of three who became a full-time Celebrant in 2021 after training with The Academy…
Read More8 reasons to niche as a Celebrant + how to do it
Niching as a celebrant can offer several distinct advantages, allowing you to specialize in specific types of ceremonies or cater to particular cultural or community groups. Here are 8 reasons we think you should niche as celebrant: 1. Establish Expertise: Specializing in a particular type of ceremony, like traditional pagan handfasting ceremonies, allows you to…
Read MoreTraining to be an accredited Celebrant in Spain
Celebrancy is a growing profession in Spain fueled by demand for personalised, non-religious, and interfaith ceremonies, destination weddings and robust ex-pat communities from the UK and beyond. If you’re considering Training to be an accredited Celebrant in Spain, there are a few things you’ll need to know, so we’ve put together this handy guide to…
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