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How Long Does Celebrant Training Take?

One of the first questions you might ask when considering celebrant training is “How long does celebrant training take?” It is only natural to wonder how long it will be until you can set yourself up as a professionally trained celebrant. On the horizon is an amazing career/vocation working with and for people to create […]

Specialist in Ritual

A Heart-led Celebrant is a specialist in ritual. This means that not only can they narrate and choreograph commonly known rituals, they are equally adept at creating bespoke rituals across any rite of passage. They draw upon imagination, creativity, inspiration and deep listening skills to understand what would bring added meaning to your ceremony.   […]

Creating Beautiful Ceremonies

As a Heart-led Celebrant, we may initially say our role is to “create, write and officiate ceremonies”. This description shows three of our roles: creator or creatrix, writer of ceremonial scripts and ritual narrative, and public speaker. Our job, however, is so much more than those. We are people who listen deeply, not only to […]

Celebrant Training in 2022

We’re looking forward to 2022, and welcoming our new celebrants-in-training to the unique training offered by us at Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training.   Why is our training different? There are many reasons, but primarily it is because when we say our support is ongoing we mean it. You will have access to your tutors as […]

World Celebrants Week

What an exciting time for the celebrant industry! World Celebrants Week takes place from 15th November right through to the 21st.   During this week, I’ll be wearing my three hats of Celebrant Trainer at Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training, editor of The Celebrant magazine, and as a veteran celebrant of 26 years. From a Celebrant […]

The journey of a new funeral celebrant

Guest Blog by Gill Bunting, Heart-led Celebrant The Heart-led training I completed with Veronika and Paul has been enlightening and thought provoking. They both provided a toolbox of practical knowledge and tips. I have often dipped into the handbook; ‘The Celebrant’ magazine and referred to my copious notetaking to help me with the work I’ve […]

Reasons to train as a Heart-led Celebrant

There are many reasons why Heart-led Ceremonies Celebrant Training might be the right course for you. Here are a few: . You will be assured of ongoing mentoring and support . Comprehensive training package . One-to-one tutoring . Specialised vocal coaching . Monthly group CPD sessions . Training is via Zoom (since March 2020), so […]