Your Journey Begins Here

Learn to become a celebrant with David Abel, who has a proven track record as a successful Funeral & Wedding Celebrant, and has trained hundreds of celebrants across the UK.

David founded one of the UK’s leading Celebrant Training Organisations, the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants (FOIC). His current focus is to make Funeral Celebrant Training accessible at a realistic cost.

Before deciding whether to become a celebrant, why not organise a phone call 
(up to 45 minutes) to explore whether it's the right path for you?

Can I become an Independent Funeral Celebrant?

There are no legal requirements to become a funeral celebrant. However, based on David’s experience, having the following qualities can make you a popular and in-demand celebrant:

• Smart appearance: dress appropriately, always appearing professional
• Good interpersonal skills: people buy from people
• Sensitivity to all individuals, regardless of their culture, faith, belief, or religion
• Ability to understand and communicate in English with correct grammar, both speaking and writing
• Computer skills: email, Google, and word processing
• Clear diction and a pleasant speaking voice; confident speaking to groups
• Pleased personality
• Confidence in leadership
• Ability to prepare and follow a script
• Own transportation
• Access to a computer, printer, and phone

Before deciding whether to become a celebrant, why not organise a phone call 
(up to 45 minutes) to explore whether it's the right path for you?