5 key insights for Funeral Celebrants in 2025

Insights for Funeral Celebrants in 2025 Sarah-Wickham

At our recent Funeral Roundtable at CelebrantTopia, we had the privilege of hearing from Sarah Wickham, a celebrant with over 12 years of experience who has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the funeral industry towards more personalised services. Sarah is a passionate advocate for eco-friendly funeral practices and even operates her own natural burial ground,…

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Everything We Learned at CelebrantTopia 2025

Everything we learned from CelebrantTopia 2025

“The best summit I’ve ever been to – and I’ve been to a lot!”“Such an inviting and inspirational two days!”“My head is bursting, I’m completely inspired!” These are just a handful of the glowing responses from celebrants who joined us this February for CelebrantTopia 2025 – and the buzz hasn’t stopped since! For two extraordinary…

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Miranda Ash, Meet the Mentor

Miranda Ash Award winning Celebrant Mentor being presented TWIA celebrant of the year award

Introducing Miranda Ash, one of our incredible Celebrant Mentors. Miranda is an award-winning celebrant with 12 years of experience in the field, helping future celebrants find their feet in the amazing world of ceremony and storytelling.  In 2023, Miranda won The Wedding Industry Awards Celebrant of the Year award. Her couples have described her as…

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What Is The Role Of A Funeral Celebrant?

Funeral Celebrants stood by wicker coffin in 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…

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Meet the Mentor: Marcia Bravo

MArcia Bravo Clebrant Mentor and Wedding Celebrant Spain

At the Academy of Modern Celebrancy (AMC), we believe that the journey to becoming an exceptional celebrant is as much about the people who guide you as it is about the skills you learn. That’s why we’re excited to launch our “Meet the Mentor” series, designed to introduce you to our incredible team of Celebrant…

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Meet the Mentor: Helen Jubb

We’re excited to introduce you to Helen Jubb, one of our vibrant and passionate mentors. Helen is a Wedding and Naming celebrant known for her humour-filled ceremonies and infectious enthusiasm, Helen brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in journalism and teaching to her role as a celebrant and mentor. Read on or…

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How to write a Wedding Ceremony Script

Celebrant writing a Wedding ceremony script

As celebrants, we sure do love to write ceremony scripts! It’s the best part of the job! There are several aspects to the job of celebrant that can be tricky to master, from mustering the bravery to stand up and speak in public to finding the right tone and formality with which to speak to…

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Celebrant Training – A Complete Guide

Celebrant Training Guide

Embarking on celebrant training is a journey into crafting and leading personalized ceremonies that mark life’s significant moments. This Celebrant Training guide delves into the essence of celebrant training, highlighting the blend of practical skills and business knowledge essential for thriving in this unique profession. Whether you’re drawn to weddings, funerals, or naming ceremonies, the…

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Innovative Naming Ceremony Ideas for Celebrants

Innovative Naming Ceremony Ideas for Celebrants

Naming ceremonies, a tradition steeped in history across cultures, offer a momentous way to welcome a child. Family or Naming Celebrants play a key role in infusing these ceremonies with meaning, tradition, and personal touches. Naming ceremonies, an age-old tradition to welcome a new member into the family and community, are experiencing a transformation. As…

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What should I look for in a Celebrant training programme?

Celebrants on a Celebrant training programme

Choosing a celebrant training programme is an important step if you’re looking to become a professional celebrant, whether it’s for weddings, funerals, or other ceremonies. Here are key factors to consider when selecting a celebrant training programme:  Accreditation and Recognition: Recognition by professional bodies assures you and potential clients that the training has met established…

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The Ultimate Guide: How to Become a Funeral Celebrant in the UK

celebrant writing a funeral ceremony script outside

Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can provide comfort, support, and guidance to grieving families during their toughest times? Becoming a funeral celebrant might just be a noble and fulfilling path for you. In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps to become a funeral celebrant in the UK, allowing you…

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Is wedding celebrancy a good career path?

dream wedding celebrant business

It’s time for a career change and becoming a wedding celebrant is looking like quite the tasty choice. But, just like with baked goodies, you might not be 100% certain whether it’s going to be a career that tastes just as good as it looks. So, to help you decide whether celebrancy really tickles your…

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What should a wedding celebrant wear?

Celebrant Outdoor ceremony survival Kit

We’ve all been there. First day of a new job and no idea what to wear. Well, imagine being a wedding celebrant and having this dilemma as often as every other weekend! Since the days of conforming to a registrar-style trouser suit have long gone (hello personality!), there is just so much to consider when…

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Do UK Wedding Celebrants Need Training?

Celebrant conducting handfasting Ceremony | Online Celebrant Training

A career as a Celebrant is a hugely rewarding one, filled to the brim with creativity and joy, but getting started on the right path can be overwhelming. We’ve got you. Start here, and find out all you need to know. How do I become a Wedding Celebrant in the UK? While no official Wedding…

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A Pocket Guide to Becoming a Wedding Celebrant

becoming a wedding celebrant. Celebrant with couple on their wedding day in Scotland

Looking to become a wedding celebrant? Our complete guide shares what it takes, and how you can succeed in this thrilling industry. Becoming a wedding celebrant is often considered a calling rather than a career path. An ambition to succeed in work is essential, yes, but you’ll need an even greater ambition to create memories…

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What qualifications do Wedding Celebrants need?

If you’re considering becoming a Celebrant, you’re at the start of what could become a thriving new career path. It’s an exciting decision to make, and we’re often asked what’s needed to take the plunge and become a full-time Celebrant. From training and qualifications to relevant life skills, we’ve got you covered. Is a qualification…

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9 things to consider before becoming a wedding celebrant.

Wedding Celebrant Training

Before signing on the dotted line, here are some important things to consider before becoming a wedding celebrant. Wedding celebrant training can offer the ideal fresh start for those unfulfilled with their current situation, or seeking that little extra creativity in their lives. Whether you decide to become a full-time celebrant one day, or look…

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Day In The Life Of A Wedding Celebrant

Wedding Celebrant, Jennifer, with Bride and Groom

They say every day is different, and this couldn’t be more true for a wedding celebrant. There’s no set ‘office’, it can be anywhere from a garden, to a festival, to a beach, to a hotel. Mixing that with meeting couples, writing scripts and doing admin, being a celebrant is as varied as it gets!…

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Law Commission Recommendations Published

So the wait is over, the review of the Marriage Act 1949 has been completed and recommendations passed over to government. And guess what? It’s positive for Independent Celebrants in England and Wales and for couples across the country. For 70 years, the marriage act has excluded the recognition of multi-faith, non faith, secular or…

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How to have a standout celebrant website

Create a standout celebrant website

Having a standout celebrant website can be the difference between getting the bookings you want or waiting on enquiries. It is the shopfront of your celebrant business and one of the main tools you have to impress before you meet a client in person. Imagine this: couples searching for their dream celebrant stumble upon your…

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How to build a full-time celebrant business

Tara The Celebrant full -time celebrant and mentor

Is it really possible to work as a full-time celebrant? Are you able to work during the week as a funeral celebrant and weekends as a wedding celebrant? The answer: you absolutely can! Celebrants can, and do, take ceremonies throughout the year; building a full-time income doing something they love. Of course, the beauty of…

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World Celebrants Week 2021

wedding-celebrant-world-celebrant-day

If you’ve read our blogs before, you’ll probably know how much we love to talk about the world of celebrancy. With that being said, we’re thrilled to announce that there is now a designated week to celebrate the world of celebrants! The first ever world celebrants week takes place from today until the 21st November. This means there’s now an entire…

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What is the difference between a celebrant and a registrar?

celebrant led wedding ceremony. Celebrant vs registrar

One of the biggest confusions and misconceptions is the difference between celebrants and registrars. The difference between the two roles often gets misconstrued, so let’s clear everything up.  Firstly, let’s start off by saying that celebrants and registrars both want you to enjoy your ceremony. However, despite their shared interest, the services they offer can…

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Why It Might Be The Time For A Career In Celebrancy

Why It Might Be The Time For A Career In Celebrancy

We’ve spoken countless times before about how great celebrancy is and how rewarding the career path can be. The fulfilling nature of becoming a celebrant has led to a growing number of people choosing a career in celebrancy. With the uncertainty surrounding the economy and the world of work at the moment, you may feel at a crossroads…

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Celebrancy -The Importance Of Loving Your Job

Celebrancy - The Importance Of Loving You Job

It’s common knowledge that being happy at work and loving what you do is a sure-fire way to be successful and productive. Many people chase money and recognition, whilst allowing their fulfilment and happiness to suffer. The world of celebrancy offers you both! People who genuinely love what they do allow their passion to transition…

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Why Celebrants Are Increasing In Popularity

Before we cover the surging demand for celebrants and why they’re increasing in popularity, let’s discuss what a celebrant is and why they differ to traditional alternatives like a registrar or clergy member. Okay, so a celebrant is an individual who officiates at a ceremony. This can range from things like weddings and civil partnerships, to funerals and naming ceremonies. As you’re probably…

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Why Being A Celebrant Is So Rewarding

Simply put, being a celebrant is one of the most rewarding career paths you can pursue. Every single day of work is a celebration of love, commitment and life. Whether you’re conducting a ceremony, or putting in the hard work to prepare for one, there won’t be a day gone by where you don’t feel fulfilled and…

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What does a Celebrant do?

Ever wondered what a celebrant does? It’s not all dress up (although that’s one of the perks!) Perhaps you are unsure how you’d run a celebrant business, meet with couples and families and actually officiate the ceremonies themselves? Intrigued as to how to get started as a celebrant too? In this blog, we will cover…

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How to be successful in the wedding celebrant industry

Ok, so you want to be part of one of the biggest industries in the UK? The wedding industry is worth a massive £14billion and growing year on year. It’s glitzy, it’s boho, it’s formal or it could be just barefoot on the beach, the wedding celebrant industry in particular has no ‘standard’ and that’s…

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3 Of The Best Marriage Celebrant Courses

It takes a special kind of person to become a marriage celebrant. If you’re the type of person that wants to make a difference, and to help make a couple’s romantic wedding day magical and memorable, you can train to write and deliver wedding ceremonies, civil partnership ceremonies and renewal of vows ceremonies. To get…

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How Do I Train To Be A Celebrant?

Train to be a Celebrant Guide

Becoming a celebrant is an exciting and transformative experience! It’s not just about learning a job; it’s about diving into a unique industry and setting up your own thriving business. Essential skills that can’t be gleaned from simply reading a book are waiting to be discovered and honed. As a celebrant, you’ll be at the…

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Training to be an accredited Celebrant in Ireland

Celebrancy is a growing profession in Ireland fueled by demand for personalised, non-religious, and interfaith ceremonies. Celebrants facilitate meaningful moments in people’s lives; they officiate weddings, funerals, naming days, renewals of vows, and more. With Irish society becoming more secular and culturally diverse, there is an increased need for professional celebrants who can conduct inclusive,…

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What is an independent celebrant? Online Celebrant Training

Independent Celebrant? Registrar? Humanist? Officiant? It’s easy to get confused between the different terms, since they are all slightly different. So what is an independent celebrant and what do they do? Celebrants write and officiate ceremonies that celebrate the important moments in life. Independent Celebrants can provide personalised ceremonies for weddings, funerals and memorials, naming…

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The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Celebrant

becoming a celebrant. Image of wedding celebrant at marriage ceremony

Thinking of becoming a celebrant? Embark on the rewarding journey to become a celebrant with our comprehensive guide. Whether you’re drawn to wedding, funeral, or family celebrancy, we’ll navigate you through the essentials of training, qualifications, and the skills needed to thrive in this heartfelt profession.  Dive into our detailed exploration of celebrant paths and…

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What Makes a Good Celebrant?

A celebrant has the power to make or break a ceremony, whether it be an upbeat, positive event such as a wedding or a naming ceremony or a more somber affair such as a funeral. But what exactly makes a good celebrant? What characteristics do you need to be a good celebrant? And what are…

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