Although funeral celebrants and funeral directors both work in the same field of bereavement, their roles are distinctly different. A funeral director oversees the logistics and legalities of the funeral process. They receive the body and prepare it both for viewings and for the time of committal. They manage the logistics required by law to […]
In my role as a celebrant trainer, I also offer not-for-profit retreats for celebrants and celebrants-in-training. Why? Because primarily we work in solitude. Coming together with others in our professional field offers a wonderful opportunity to share enriching experiences, forge friendships, live and learn together for a few days. Celebrant Retreat: 5pm […]
by Veronika Sophia Robinson From the moment I became aware of mortality (I was about four when my first cat got run over), I’ve lived with the dread of my beautiful mother dying. And now, at the grand old age of three-months-shy of 86, she has left the shackles of Earthly life; and, in the […]
Couples sometimes ask about packages. This is my offering: GOLD STANDARD ALL THE WAY. My fee: £1,050 This is my one and only offering: a deluxe ceremony package. What does this mean? No scrimping No templates No shortcuts No ‘cut and paste’ No half measures What do you get then? Unlimited calls, emails and Zooms […]
In certain parts of the world, having a porch or verandah was integral to the home. Over time, with new builds, these are often omitted. I’ve been reflecting a lot about this in light of the many benefits which come from having an outside extension and living space to the home. In my homeland of […]
You’ve booked your wedding venue, and now you want to make your day extra special by choosing a wedding celebrant? Great! You can do the ‘legal bit’ at the registrar’s office on the day of your choosing. The vast majority of my couples don’t do the legal requirements on the same day as […]
Festive Grief. It seems odd to put the two words together and yet the reality is that you or someone you know will experience grief during what is considered to be the ‘happiest time of the year’. Christmas Eve 2016 In the tradition of my German ancestors and ancestresses, I always celebrate Christmas on Christmas […]
Our Diploma in Advanced Celebrancy and Ritual is a rigorous and life-changing course in all aspects of celebrancy and rituals across all rites of passage. It is taught by Veronika and Paul Robinson. Together they bring rich and varied real-life industry experiences and knowledge to ensure that you receive the best possible training, and that […]
In celebrant life, it’s such a joy to share photos from our ceremonies whether it’s of wedding couples, the venue, décor, cake, floristry, landscape/seascape or with other ceremonies, such as words of reflection about a moving funeral. What isn’t talked about so much, or shared, in modern celebrancy is the role of confidentiality. All […]
In my twenty eight years as a wedding celebrant, I’ve never officiated more than one wedding a day (and nor will I in the future). And there’s a good reason or this: my intention is always quality over quantity. My promise to each wedding couple is that they’ll have my undivided attention. This focus means […]