This is a question that comes up a LOT with students and training providers and is a huge discussion point among the more established celebrant community!
The short answer is an emphatic, ‘YES!’
However, let’s back that up with a slightly longer explanation and consider why first-class training, with a reputable training school, is crucial if you’re someone wishing to launch a successful celebrant career. But first, a couple of questions to get you thinking…
Would you trust your new car to be serviced by a mechanic or technician who had learned from a manual or an online ‘teach yourself’ course?
Or how about having your hair cut by someone who learned hairdressing from a book?
Or, even better, would you trust a plumber to fit your new bathroom when you discovered they had no training at all?
Nope? Thought not….
It’s exactly the same when choosing a Celebrant to work with. Would you trust an untrained person to research, design and deliver a beautiful funeral or memorial ceremony for your loved-one?
Would they have the emotional understanding, technical know-how and deep empathy necessary to help grieving parents say goodbye to their beloved child? Would they know the different ways of working at a crematorium, conducting a graveside ceremony, or hosting a memorial or celebaration of life?
And what about weddings?
When you want your special day to be totally unique and the ceremony to be at the heart of the proceedings.
Or you long for a beautiful wedding, designed to honour and celebrate your individual, spiritual beliefs - or a cross-cultural celebration of two families coming together. Would you trust an untrained, amateur to interpret your wishes and create something truly bespoke and as individual as you are, honouring your past and your future?
This is why we advocate that Professional training with an accredited training school is vital for anyone wishing to enter the profession.
Firstly, excellent training imparts and consolidates the necessary knowledge and vital skills to create and deliver meaningful ceremonies that truly reflect the beliefs and values of your clients. A trained celebrant will have a deep understanding of how to work with different cultures, religions, and traditions, allowing them to craft ceremonies that are sensitive, respectful, and inclusive.
Secondly, training helps celebrants to develop their personal style and approach to ceremony creation and delivery. Training will hone your public speaking skills, teach you how to manage your time effectively, and develop your confidence to handle unexpected situations with grace and professionalism.
Finally, training is important for professional celebrants because it ensures you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the industry. By continuing your education and professional development, trained celebrants ensure they’re offering clients the highest standards of service possible, plus ensuring they can adapt to changes in the industry as they arise.
And don’t forget, after training with the Celebrant Circle, our accredited Celebrants are fully insured to work across all areas of Celebrancy. An absolute necessity!
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