Questions for Funeral Directors

What is a funeral celebrant?
A funeral celebrant is a person who works with and meets the needs of families in their time of loss. Celebrants are especially trained to provide a service that is a unique celebration of the life of the deceased.

Why use a Funeral Celebrant?
    •To provide a funeral service that becomes a valuable source of healing in the lives of a grieving family
    • As an alternative to a religious or clergy service - this will be greatly appreciated by those who are not affiliated with a church or who do not want a traditional service
    • It addresses the issue of clergy who are uncomfortable or unwilling to conduct services for non-church members.
    • It equips you to serve any family with funerals that are personalized to their lives and life-styles.

What will a Celebrant offer my firm?
Having a Celebrant to work with will allow you to provide an invaluable resource to families who do not have a church affliation or do not want to use a clergy person.

The meaningful and caring services they provide will soon spread the word about this unique service provided by your firm.

Celebrants are specially trained in:
    • Value of the funeral
    • Family Visits
    • Listening Skills
    • Presentation Skills
    • Elements of Funeral Planning
    • Code of Ethics and Code of Practice

What is the cost?
Most Celebrants are independent agents and will set their fees to be comparable with the current market in your area. Simply discuss this topic with the Celebrant and come to an agreement before using their services.

Please feel free to contact Clarence Poettcker for more information about Funeral Celebrants or for his services.