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Funerals

Everyone is unique and so too are funeral ceremonies. Funeral services can be personalised with the expertise of professional Funeral Celebrants giving meaning and support to family and friends. Personalisation within Funeral Ceremonies can be reflected in ritual and symbol choices, coffins, memorials and even environmentally friendly options depending on the individual. The content of a Funeral Ceremony should be carefully crafted to reflect the life and personality of the deceased. A Funeral is a celebration of the person and their life, providing comfort in experiences, personal attributes and qualities.

Births, Deaths and Marriages calculated 45,926 deaths in the year 2006. Most families these days opt for a civil ceremony. Funeral Celebrants have the option to work independently or via Funeral Directors. You will find that professional Funeral Celebrants are in need in this industry.

Pet funerals and memorials are becoming more common these days. Pet Funerals can follow the same structure as human Funerals, including the owner’s memories of the pet, memorable prose about pets, pet poems and pet prayers. Also, just like human Funeral ceremonies, the emphasis is on designing the ceremony according to the wishes of the family or pet’s owner.


How do I find a professional Funeral Celebrant that can perform these ceremonies?
You may use the AAQC's Find a Celebrant service.


How can I train to become a professional Funeral Celebrant and perform these ceremonies?
Information on becoming a celebrant can be found on our Become a Celebrant page.
 
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