David founded one of the UK’s leading Celebrant Training Organisations, Fellowship of Independent Celebrants Ltd (FOIC). His focus is now to make Funeral Celebrant Training accessible to everyone at a realistic cost.
- Before making a decision with regard to becoming a celebrant, why don’t we have a phone call (up to 45 minutes) and take a serious look at whether becoming a celebrant is the right step for you?
- To stand out from the crowd you will be shown how to promote and market your services.
- You will learn the skills required to be a Funeral Celebrant.
- You will be personally trained by David Abel
FOIC CERTIFICATE – FUNERAL CELEBRANT TRAINING £750
FOIC CERTIFICATE – WEDDING CELEBRANT TRAINING £750
Can I become an Independent Funeral Celebrant?
There are no legal requirements to becoming a funeral celebrant, but in David’s experience he finds that if you have the following, you will be a popular celebrant and regularly in demand.
- Smart appearance. Dress correctly appearing professional at all times
- Good interaction skills with people. People ‘buy from people’
- Sensitive to everyone – regardless of their culture, faith, belief or religion
- Ability to understand English and able to write & speak using correct grammar
- Computer skills – email, Google and Word Processing
- Clear diction. A good speaking voice. Confident when speaking to groups of people
- Pleasing personality
- Confidence in leadership
- Ability to prepare and follow a script
- Own transportation
- Access to a computer, printer & phone
“Hello David, I’m not sure how to say thank you without it sounding too ‘slushy’, but I just want you to know how much I enjoyed the course, the wealth of information you have given me, the vast experience you have shared and the delightful presenting style you have. I am so enthused about starting my new venture. I have grown in confidence. I really did choose the best training organisation.” Patricia
LEARN HOW TO CREATE FUNERAL SERVICES –
- Cremation by Flame Funeral Services
- Cremation by Water (Resomation) Funeral Services
- Burials – Natural and Woodland Burials
- Ashes – Interment and Scattering Ceremonies
- Burial Mound Ceremonies
- Memorial Services
A Celebrant works with the funeral director to provide a funeral service or memorial service which is bespoke, personalised and individualised to reflect the personality and life-style of the deceased.
Following successful completion you will be able to:-
- Confidently conduct a heartfelt and meaningful funeral service
- Sensitively interview the bereaved family and obtain the Information about the deceased
- Create a well written, accurate service from the information you gleaned at the family visit
- Create a service for a cremation, burial, interment of ashes and memorial service
- Provide religious and/or spiritual content
- Provide readings and poems that will be relevant to the family’s wishes
- Create a professional presentation of your script for the family
- Understand the Funeral industry, including the crematorium staff and Funeral Directors
- Establish yourself as a self-employed Independent Funeral Celebrant
- Know how to promote, market and advertise your business
HOME STUDY COURSE – START TODAY
FOIC CERTIFICATE – FUNERAL CELEBRANT TRAINING £750
FOIC CERTIFICATE – WEDDING CELEBRANT TRAINING £750
You can commence as a Civil Celebrant immediately following this training
FOIC Online Training provides video modules that will teach you everything you need to know.
You will enjoy regular contact with your mentor.
You will receive excellent resource materials.
You will either be required to attend a classroom (Half Day) to demonstrate the skills you have acquired or submit a video to provide the evidence your mentor needs to observe with regard to conducting a ceremony.
You will receive training to an exceptionally high level.
FOIC has been training Celebrants in both Funeral and Celebration Celebrancy for many years.
FOIC consistently deliver the highest standard of training and support.
Lets have a chat and make sure this profession is 100% for you
