Our flexible, home-study Civil Celebrant course teaches you how to design and deliver bespoke ceremonies for weddings, funerals, and naming events.
Gain the professional expertise and confidence to become a certified celebrant, creating unforgettable experiences, whether as a new career or alongside your current role.
Becoming a civil celebrant offers a meaningful, flexible career in which you can support people through life’s most important moments. From weddings and naming ceremonies to funerals and memorials, you will create and deliver personalised ceremonies that reflect each individual’s story.
With increasing demand for non-religious and bespoke ceremonies, there are strong opportunities to work independently, build your own business, and create a rewarding career that fits around your lifestyle.
Exceptionally well structured and gave me the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to embark on a new professional path.
Walker – Student
The course content was exceptionally detailed, offering a comprehensive exploration of celebrancy that left no stone unturned
Daryl – Student
I completed this course around my full-time job. The tutors were always on hand to help me with any queries. Highly recommended.
Larissa – Student
| 01 | Understanding Professional Civil Celebrancy in the UK | Explore the origins, development, and key responsibilities of civil celebrants in the UK, including the differences between celebratory and funeral roles. |
| 02 | Health and Safety Considerations for Civil Celebrants | Understand health and safety procedures and personal risks when conducting ceremonies in clients’ homes, indoor venues, and outdoor settings. |
| 03 | Valuing Equality and Diversity | Gain an understanding of equality and diversity legislation, key issues and organisations, and how to promote inclusion and prevent discrimination in practice. |
| 04 | Understanding Celebratory Civil Ceremonies in the UK | Learn about the history, legal framework, and social relevance of civil ceremonies, and understand the limitations and benefits of non-statutory ceremonies. |
| 05 | Planning and Delivering Celebratory Civil Ceremonies in the UK | Develop the skills to plan and deliver a range of ceremonies including naming ceremonies, weddings, civil partnerships, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies while conducting client interviews, managing time and working within venue constraints. |
| 06 | Understanding the UK Funeral Industry | Become familiar with funeral industry structures, roles, terminology, and protocols, including the process of registering a death and accessing relevant resources. |
| 07 | Working with the Bereaved | Understand the stages of grief and learn how to communicate sensitively with bereaved individuals using appropriate language, tone, and questioning techniques. |
| 08 | Creating and Conducting a Civil Funeral Service | Learn how to create, personalise, and deliver a civil funeral service, including scripting, time management, and handling unique circumstances with professionalism. |
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will have the confidence and practical skills to begin working as a Civil Celebrant, creating and delivering meaningful, personalised ceremonies for clients.
This may include:
With demand for personalised, non-religious ceremonies continuing to grow, civil celebrancy offers a rewarding and flexible career path. Celebrants work across weddings, funerals and milestone events, helping people mark important occasions in a meaningful and memorable way.
Whether you are looking to start a new career*, develop a flexible self-employed business, or use your skills to support your local community, this course provides a strong foundation to move forward with confidence.
To enrol on this course, please choose your preferred payment option below:
If you have any questions or would like to enrol by phone, please call us on 01409 220415 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).
£495.00 (incl. VAT)
Spread the cost of your course with convenient monthly instalments (available for UK enrolments only).
If you decide within 14 days that the course isn’t right for you, simply return it undamaged, and we’ll give you a full refund.
We have supported over 90,000 students for 30+ years since 1990.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It has been designed so that beginners can study with confidence, regardless of previous experience.
Whether you are completely new to celebrancy or looking to expand your existing skills, this course gives you a structured, supportive route into the profession.
You can contact us by phone or email during your studies, and our support team is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
You can study this course at a pace that suits your lifestyle and commitments.
As a guide, many students complete the course in around 180 hours, although this will vary depending on how much time you choose to dedicate to your studies.
However, we recommend completing your course within two years, as course content and syllabi may change over time.
If your studies extend beyond three years from enrolment, additional fees may apply to continue accessing the course.
When you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded the City & Guilds Successful Civil Celebrant Course Certificate*
This can help demonstrate your recognised skills to prospective employers and potential clients.
You will also receive a City & Guilds Digital Credential that you can download and share on your CV or professional profiles.
You will also receive the Regent Academy Diploma on successful completion. Together, these awards can strengthen your CV and support you as you begin promoting your celebrant services.
There are two ways you can enrol on this course:
Pay the total course fee of £495* in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course
or
Pay 10 monthly payments of £52.50* (£30 administration fee included)
* The monthly payment option is for orders within the UK only.
*Important Information & Disclaimers
Market Demand: Statements regarding industry growth are based on observed UK trends and consumer preferences; actual demand may vary by location and local market conditions.
Earnings: Any typical earnings stated are indicative only. Actual income depends on your experience, location, and individual business circumstances.
Course Completion: All study timescales are subject to our standard Terms & Conditions. Completion of the course does not guarantee employment or specific business turnover.
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