Why Choose a Funeral Celebrant

There is an ever growing percentage of the population that does not have an active religious affiliation or they define themselves as spiritual vs. religious, and therefore, they do not wish to involve members of the clergy associated with an organized religion. 

Some people perceive that a service arranged by a member of the clergy as religious or standardized in nature, and therefore, not reflective of the unique individual it is intended to honour.

The services created and conducted by celebrants reflect the beliefs, convictions, and attitudes of the both the loved one and the surviving family members. The celebrant meets with the family to learn about their loved one and determine the tone and content of the service/celebration. Based on the wishes of the family, the services created and conducted with a celebrant can still be spiritual in nature—even to the point of incorporating aspects and components of traditional funeral and burial rites.

People from all walks of life choose to become a celebrant, including funeral directors, grief counselors, hospice personnel, social workers, healthcare professionals, and even members of the clergy. The reasons vary but, generally, anyone who feels the calling to assist others mark and celebrate the important moments of life might decide to become a celebrant.