Creating Ceremony

Many families find themselves without a church or religious community to turn to during times of loss. This leaves them searching for someone who can guide them through the profound rite of passage that a funeral represents. The thing is - one does not have to be religious to deserve a good funeral - neither the grieving nor the dead. Good funerals matter for the hearts and healing of all people.

This course is designed to fill that gap. Whether you feel called to support your community professionally,or you are here because you have the profound honor of officiating a service for a loved one, you’ll learn how to create and deliver a funeral in this class. Funerals are for everyone, and anyone inspired by this work can step into the role of celebrant.

Erin Merelli

“Funerals are not just rituals of farewell—they are sacred spaces for grief, love, and community to come together.”

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What You’ll Learn

This class is a thoughtful blend of history, philosophy, and practical tools, designed to help you build confidence in creating and leading ceremonies:

🌿 The History of Celebrants & Ceremony

Discover how cultural, historical, and social shifts have shaped modern funerals—and why today’s deathcare revolution is bringing us back to more personal, meaningful rituals.
🌿 Philosophy: Why Funerals Are Critical for Grief

Explore the essential role of funerals in validating grief, honoring the dead, and strengthening the bonds of community through collective mourning.
🌿 Crafting Custom Ceremonies

Learn how to design ceremonies that reflect the individual’s story, values, and unique spirit. From personalized rituals to storytelling, you’ll gain tools to create ceremonies that leave families with more love and connection than they arrived with.
🌿 Interviewing Families & Friends

Develop the skills to gather meaningful details with compassion and care. You’ll learn the art of asking the right questions to craft ceremonies that feel deeply personal and healing.
🌿 Templates & Practical Tools

Receive guidance on creating eulogies, obituaries, and ceremonies with thoughtfully designed templates. Learn how to incorporate readings, music, and art to enhance the ceremony’s impact.
🌿 Business Basics

Get started as a professional celebrant with tips on public speaking, networking, defining your scope of practice, and managing bookings and payments.

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What’s Included?

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4 Hours of Recorded Teaching
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Thoughtful Exercises & Templates for Ceremonies, Eulogies & Obituaries
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Guidance on Cultural Integration & Custom Rituals
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Practical Business Tips for Celebrants

Why Take This Class?

Funerals are opportunities to honor lives, channel grief, and build stronger communities. They are also lucrative and meaningful income opportunities for deathworkers. This course will equip you to: