Professional Development Sessions
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In the Celebrant Circle, we consider ‘Professional Development’ to be a vital part of every successful celebrant’s toolkit. Inner Circle members have access to FREE, regular monthly P.D. opportunities.
All of our sessions are informative, targeted, enlightening, and (very importantly) a lot of fun.
We run a huge variety of options covering everything from business marketing to ceremony design and delivery – and a whole lot in between! With sessions delivered by guest speakers or the in-house training team. Our P.D. is continually evolving, with our members’ requirements and requests at the forefront of all that we do.
When it comes to training or membership organisations, we never forget you have a choice.
So let us help you to get your Celebrant business fit and fired up, ready for 2024…and beyond!
The Celebrant Circle Ltd is a fully accredited member of the CPD Certification Service
Membership No. 019246
The Third Funeral Choice
Wednesday, 15 April · 7:00 – 8:00pm
An introduction to Kindly Earth and Resomation
Summary of Themes and Training Content:
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Explanation of who Resomation Ltd and Kindly Earth Ltd are and their main functions.
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Description of how the Resomation process works.
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Update on global adoption of Resomation.
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Update on UK status of alkaline hydrolysis and regulatory progress.
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Explanation of why funeral clients choose Resomation.
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Explanation of potential benefits of Resomation.
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Opportunity to ask questions.
Wedding Law Reform - Russell Sandberg
Monday, 27 April · 7:00 – 8:00pm
The Law Commission Review - The 2026 Consultation
The consultation, expected in early 2026, will be open to everyone, including individuals, celebrants, organisations, and couples.
Professor Sandberg stresses that collective engagement will be vital:
“It’s essential that independent celebrants respond coherently and consistently. MPs and policymakers still don’t fully understand who independent celebrants are or what they do. This is the time to educate them.”
Come and hear updates and ask Prof Sandberg any questions you have.
EDI Updates - Alison Jowett
Wednesday, 6th May · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Learning outcomes:
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To understand what Equality, Diversity & Inclusion mean
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To identify where Equality & Inequality exist in Society
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To develop knowledge of diversity in all its forms
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To identify multiple identities
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To consider inclusive practice and language when working as a celebrant – including conscious and unconscious bias
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To discuss/review Equality legislation including 7 types of discrimination
Summary of Themes and Training Content:
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Definitions of Equality, Diversity & Equity : our thoughts and ways in which we can promote fairness, avoid prejudice and stereotyping
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Activity on Equality & Inequality in society – where they are seen and the benefits/dangers they present
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Definitions of types of diversity and identification of multiple identities vs stereotyping
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Working with people and inclusive language – ensuring EDI is respected when working with others and reviewing our language to ensure we meet the needs of our clients
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Discussion on types of discrimination linking to Equality legislation
Questionnaires beyond Weddings and Funerals
with Shelley Jackson-Woodall
Tuesday, 19 May · 7:00 – 9:00pm
Join Shelley as she explores questionnaires beyond Weddings and Funerals.
Hints and tips for creating different questionnaires, including baby naming, vow renewal, memorials, ash interments, adoption and more.
If you have a specific questionnaire you're interested in exploring, let us know.'
Funeral Celebrant Marketing - Shelley Jackson-Woodall
Tuesday 23rd June · 7:00 – 8:30pm
Join Shelley as she guides you through some hints and tips for marketing yourself as a funeral celebrant.
We will briefly look at marketing yourself directly to FD's and FA's.
We will then spend some time exploring more diverse marketing approaches, including ways to raise your profile on social media and locally within your community.
You will leave with ideas for marketing and a content calendar for a month's worth of social media posts.
