CELEBRANT SERVICE OPTIONS

A Meaningful End Of Life Tribute

A person is not defined by the way he died, but rather by the way he lived.  A Funeral Celebrant believes that a funeral service should be a true reflection of that life.

What is a Celebrant?

A Funeral Celebrant is a person who becomes trained and certified to present funeral services or tributes that may or may not be religious in nature.  The Celebrant idea is based upon these concepts:

• A funeral is a valuable source of healing in the life of a grieving family.
• A personalized service that focuses on the life of the person needs to be available to both the faith-based and non-church affiliated families. (that the funeral home serves.)
• Families need a person who is trained to conduct a meaningful funeral service or tribute that reflects the deceased’s beliefs and life-style.  It is important that a family knows they are being served by someone who understands the process and is prepared to offer the very best funeral possible.


What Does a Celebrant Offer?

•    A Celebrant offers an alternative for those who do not wish to have a traditional funeral service.
•    A Celebrant has been specifically trained to design a service that is completely personal, incorporating those unique stories, songs and experiences that defined the loved one.
•    A Celebrant will schedule a special Family Time for sharing memories, anecdotes, and special moments on the loved one’s life.  The essence of the service will be based upon remembrances of the family.
•    A Celebrant is bound by a Code of Ethics for complete confidentiality in all dealings with the family.
•    The Celebrant will consult with the family to help design a service that best reflects and memorializes the life of their loved one.


What Does it Cost?

The Celebrant fee is usually comparable to the fees charged by clergy for performing a funeral.  This ranges across the county from $100-$500.  In our area, the average honorarium is $150.00.  In additional to the actual service, the Celebrant will spend approximately 10-15 hours in preparation of a service, as well as maintaining a resource library and available grief materials.