What is a Civil Funeral Celebrant?

A Civil Funeral Celebrant guides non-religious ceremonies, providing tailored funeral services according to the family’s wishes. I was trained and accredited by the Institute of Civil Funerals (IoCF). This is a professional body established to train, asses and qualify Civil Funeral Celebrants throughout the United Kingdom. It has guaranteed standards for the services provided by its celebrants and is underpinned by a code of practice and continued professional development.

I am not bound by any rules or regulations, and in reality I find that many families wish to include elements of religious or spiritual content.  Therefore I am happy to include hymns, prayers or indeed anything which helps a family say farewell to their loved one in a way that suits them.

Reading / Poem of the week

In The Wake Of Loss

However unforeseen, it is wise to pause and grieve with those whom we love. For devotion is the balm which can help to ease life’s pain

Posted on February 26th, 2025