Celebrant Training
5 key insights for Funeral Celebrants in 2025
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,…
Read MoreEverything We Learned at 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…
Read MoreMiranda Ash, Meet the Mentor
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…
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 MoreMeet the Mentor: Marcia Bravo
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…
Read MoreMeet 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…
Read MoreHow to write 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…
Read MoreCelebrant Training – A Complete 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…
Read MoreInnovative 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…
Read MoreWhat should I look for in 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…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide: How to Become a Funeral Celebrant in the UK
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…
Read MoreIs wedding celebrancy a good career path?
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…
Read MoreWhat should a wedding celebrant wear?
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…
Read MoreDo UK Wedding Celebrants Need 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…
Read MoreA Pocket Guide to Becoming a Wedding Celebrant
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More9 things to consider before becoming a wedding celebrant.
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…
Read MoreFuneral Celebrant Training –Top 10 Things to Consider.
If you’re considering funeral celebrant training, this guide should help you decide whether the career is right for you by filling in a few knowledge gaps.
Read MoreDay In The Life Of A Wedding Celebrant
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!…
Read MoreLaw 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…
Read MoreHow to have 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…
Read MoreHow to build a full-time celebrant business
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…
Read MoreWorld Celebrants Week 2021
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…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a celebrant and a 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreCelebrancy -The Importance Of Loving Your 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read More3 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…
Read MoreHow Do I Train To Be A Celebrant?
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…
Read MoreTraining 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,…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Celebrant
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…
Read MoreWhat 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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