Frequently Asked Questions
Can a civil celebrant include religious elements within a funeral service?
A civil celebrant can include hymns, prayers and any religious readings you may wish to have in the service.
Where can celebrants conduct funerals/memorials?
A civil celebrant can hold funerals and memorials just about anywhere. Crematoriums and cemeteries are the most usual venues, however a ceremony can be conducted at your home, at a hotel or other venue, outside at a favourite place, in simple terms anywhere where the landowner gives their permission.
Can celebrants conduct burials / interments?
Yes, in council or privately owned ceremonies and burial grounds. Over recent years there has been a an increase in natural and woodland burial grounds where a celebrant can conduct the ceremony for you.
Is there anywhere a celebrant can’t conduct a ceremony?
In a church or churchyard, basically on consecrated ground.
Where can a celebrant conduct a ceremony?
Just about anywhere you want or can think of.
What ceremonies can celebrants conduct?
They can create and conduct an appropriate ceremony for most “rights of passage” in a persons’ life. The list below indicates a few, ask your celebrant what they are able to offer.
Gender reveal
Baby / child naming
Coming of age
Coming out
Gender reassignment / naming ceremony
Wedding
Commitment ceremony
Vow renewal
Divorce
Funeral