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​Naomi offers weekend introductory courses twice a year, giving interested people a chance to learn more about being a celebrant, alongside practical advice and guidance on how to start.

The next course details are as follows:


Location:            Largs, North Ayrshire                               
Date:                   Dependent on demand - next one 9th to 11th May 2025
Times:                 Friday 5-7pm; Saturday 9.30am to 4pm; Sunday 9.30am to approx. 1pm
Inclusion:        Refreshments, including lunch; all materials and templates on USB; Tuition and completion certificate and transcript of activities.
Not Included: Travel and Accommodation, although recommendations can be made if desired.
 
What is Covered
The course covers very practical guidance, advice and actual practice of what you need to do as a celebrant, including:
 Knowledge and understanding of Wesley, Orbitus and other supportive technologies.
 Self and peer reflection skills.
 Funeral Procedures and Practice, including:
o            Funeral Processions in crematoriums, burial and unusual locations.
o            Interview of bereaved clients.
o            Transcript of client information to tribute.
o            Delivery and management of the celebration of life.
o            Committal procedures in crematoria and burial situations.
o            Funeral Director conversations and support.
o            Barriers to market and delivery.
o            Safety and risk assessment procedures for self and client care.
 
Wedding Procedures and Practice, including:
o            Interview process of clients, from phone call to delivery.
o            Different types and styles of wedding.
o            Additional elements such as handfasting, Anam Cara and oathing stones.
o           Legal elements of marriage, M10 forms, communication with registrars and difference between celebrant and officiant (important note – you will not have authority to officiate after this course, it simply gives you all the details of how to go about this, if this a route you wish to take)
o            Barriers to market and delivery.
o            Liaison with venue providers.
o            Marketing opportunities, pros and cons.
o            Safety and risk assessment procedures for self and client care.
 
Other Celebrancy opportunities
o            All elements above for each of the following.
o           Baby naming, pet funerals, divorce celebrations, vow renewals, engagements, family unions and more.
 
Fees and Terms
The fee is £1,500 per person, payable upon booking via online link or bank transfer.
The fee is refundable if cancelled 3 weeks before starting.  After this there is no refund, but you can take a spot on the next course when it runs if you wish.
 
If you would like to book your place (limited to 3 people only to ensure focus, and quality) please do get in touch by clicking HERE.

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