Funeral Celebrant Training

Eric Gill and Guy Boyling; Founders of the County Celebrants Network have been successfully training Celebrants for over 12 years and together with the help of fellow Founder Peter York they have established an enviable group of professional Celebrants.

Still training celebrants in Wiltshire and Sussex they now cater for those of you that find it hard to get away or travel far, by developing an easy to learn.

Funeral Celebrant Distance Learning Course

Students can study on their own, in their own time, either at home or wherever suits them.

5 Easy to learn modules

  • Modules are delivered to you with suggested reading material.
  • Activities that include answering questions and assignments
  • Learning to understanding the role a celebrant
  • How to communicate with Bereaved Families
  • How to deal with unusual scenarios
  • Learn how to handle awkward family situations
  • How to advertise and market yourself
  • Regular support from your Mentor

The “Distance Learning” course consists of 5 modules to be completed over 6 months or so, including assessment assignments.

At the satisfactory completion of the “Distance Learning” all students will receive their “Certificate”, indicating completion of the distance learning aspect.

Class Style Teaching

Alternately, for those that prefer class type teaching Eric and Guy still offer training in their own locality – either Wiltshire or Sussex.

If you prefer this type of training, other than Distance learning then this is the course for you.

Eric and Guy have class type teaching courses throughout the year, Eric in Melksham Wiltshire, and Guy in Haywards Heath Sussex.

After signing up you will initially be sent 3 emailed modules that prepare you and teach you everything you need to know about the Funeral business. These modules are detailed, sent in advance of the intensive two day ‘Actually learn how to do the job’ training session in either Melksham or Haywards heath, where the following will be taught or explained:

  • Learning to understanding the role a celebrant
  • How to communicate with Bereaved Families
  • How to deal with unusual scenarios
  • Learn how to handle awkward family situations
  • Write and deliver a Eulogy
  • Write and deliver a complete service
  • How to advertise and market yourself
  • Regular support from your Mentor

Plus loads more stories and experiences of the tutor that will benefit the student in their new career.

Courses Fees:

  • The 5 Module Distance learning course is £800.00 PP.
  • The 3 Module & 2-day Class training is £950.00 pp

Both require a non-refundable deposit of £200.00 in advance to secure the booking. The balance is then required one month prior to the course date.

If you require an overnight stay, there is accommodation (Travel lodge etc) nearby and naturally early bookings get cheaper rates.

Once trained a County Celebrants Membership is then offered to the successful student for a small subscription of £10.00 per month.

Network Membership offers the following benefits

  • Membership of a Professional Network
  • Small monthly subscription fee
  • No engagement commission payable to the Network
  • Liability insurance of GBP 5 million pounds
  • 250 Personalized ‘Branded’ business cards
  • Personal Indemnity Insurance
  • Certificate of Authentication
  • County Listings on this website – see ‘Celebrant Members’
    https://www.countycelebrantsnetwork.com/celebrant-member-list/
  • Personal page to display photographs and reviews – see https://www.countycelebrantsnetwork.com/celebrant-member-list/diana-saxby/
  • An CCN Identification Badge
  • CCN Facebook page see https://www.facebook.com/ericrgillcelebrant
  • The comfort of knowing that despite being an independent Civil Celebrant you have the backing of the Network!

2023 course dates:

March 2023
Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th

May 2023
Tuesday 8th – Wednesday 9th

June 2023
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th

Tell us when you are available, and we will do our best to accommodate your timing.

For more information on the Distance learning course or on the class type training in Wilshire please contact Eric Gill on ericgillcelebrant@outlook.com 01225 704627 or 07770 625378, or in Sussex please contact Guy Boyling on info@guyboylingtraining.com or phone Guy on 01444 616893.