Civil funeral celebrant
A civil funeral celebrant is a person who officiates at funerals which are not closely connected with religious beliefs and practises. They are analogous to civil celebrants for marriage ceremonies. Civil celebrant funerals began in Australia in 1975. As secular (civil) wedding ceremonies became accepted, first in Australia and then in other Western countries, a similar process for funerals has since been established in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.: 148–192 : 56 Civil funeral celebrants are often also civil marriage ceremony celebrants.
Funeral ritual at graveside | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Vocational |
Activity sectors | Cultural and social infrastructure |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Public speaking, creative writing (including eulogies), literary and music knowledge /resources, inter-personal skill and empathy, organisational skills |
Education required | Study and field work (by mentoring) to gain competencies (as above) |
Related jobs | Officiants, clergy |
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