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Writing a Secular Celebration of Life
What Does A Celebrant Funeral Look Like?
Celebrants celebrate life, not religion
My work as a Certified Celebrant over the past decade was rewarding, yet sometimes difficult. I am often asked if I am clergy. As celebrants, we write services that celebrate someone’s life, not a religious doctrine. This essay is one of the most difficult celebrant funerals that I have been asked to prepare. This Celebrant service was for a beloved coworker.
After attending a Celebrant service, I often hear the remark “That was one of the best funerals I have ever attended! I know that is because the service featured the beloved friend or family member, not because of my writing.
Celebrant services are becoming more common. See what you think after reading this secular, non-religious service. The music chosen is most often left to the family to select from their loved one's favorite songs.
Before the SERVICE- Play the Recording of the song “INTO THE WEST”
Good morning. My name is Jim Parton, and I am a Certified Celebrant. This morning, I will guide us through this difficult gathering of friends.
Your presence today brings peace and a sense of family to all of us who mourn the tragic loss of our…
