Celebrant

As a celebrant, you would:

• meet with couples and families to plan the ceremony they want
•  offer practical advice on things like venues, music and timings
•  help clients to write personal vows, tributes or readings
•  organise a rehearsal before the actual event
•  lead the ceremony on the day
•  advise clients about legal obligations, like registering a marriage
•  market your business to attract clients

• sensitivity and understanding
• customer service skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to work well with others
• leadership skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• active listening skills
• business management skills 
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through a private training course.

As an experienced celebrant, you may wish to train in conducting different types of ceremonies, or set up your own celebrant training business. You could also offer related services, such as wedding or event planning.

You could use your skills to move into areas like counselling, for example bereavement counselling or family mediation.