Conclusion of Life Ceremonies and Funeral Celebrant Training

23/07/2025

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23/07/2025

I recently heard an interview where a subtle implication was made that families need to be careful that whilst in their vulnerable state of grief they not being ripped off when making funeral arrangements for their loved ones. As someone who has been in the funeral industry as a former arranger and now as a celebrant for over 12 years and with over 2000 funerals to my name I would like to say ....the funeral industry is a business like any other...doctors. lawyers consultants..etc.......everyone has their over heads and staff to pay and cannot be a charitable organization no matter how much empathy they have for the family ... I have seen funeral directors go over and above for families......reducing costs as much as possible according to their wishes and financial circumstance and if not able have passed the family on to a funeral home that can accommodate their needs ..and funeral celebrants who have given their time at no cost especially when children or babies have died. Memorials and family wishes for memorabilia to be displayed and included in the ceremony are also respected and freely offered by the funeral arrangers many of whom have a creative but deeply respectful flair for the funeral. .....however there are protocols time constraints and 'rules and regulations which must be adhered to......as they are in all professional industries.❤🙏

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22/07/2025

Appreciated receiving Kevin's kind words recently on behalf of his family:

“I wish to express my, and whole family’s, absolute gratitude with the way you managed the whole service process yesterday.

The way it went from our initial meeting at the start to the end with your record of service in the lovely folder was outstanding. All the people I spoke with after were highly impressed with way the service went and flowed.

Could not think of a better way to send off Mum. You played a pivotal role and much appreciated. It was a difficult day, especially for me, but you handled it so professionally. A memorable day.” ~Kevin & family

28/10/2024

In response to all the enquiries I am getting today from new funeral celebrants I am happy to arrange a Saturday Q&A round table workshop or a one on one mentoring For further details and expressions of interest PM me.

28/10/2024

I will be conducting another funeral celebrant training session along with a mock funeral ceremony in a chapel... especially for those who have only completed an on line course..it is important for you to know the proceedings and the order of service in the chapel and at a burial.....words alone is not enough. Message me for further details and expression of interest

02/07/2024

In reply to many questions and " please explains" over past few days about the workshop at a funeral home on Wednesday..."Workshop" was probably a misnomer...it was actually an "opportunity" for existing celebrants to "Strut their stuff" in front of a panel of funeral conductors/.arrangers or as Adrian Barret prefers consultants. As many new (and existing) celebrants are having difficulty getting work I envisaged this a way to open the door. It was never intended as a training course, which I also provide with numerous assignments, and field trips over a number of weeks self paced...and with a fee to match.

30/06/2024

Unfortunately owing to circumstances and time constraints I am not able to arrange mock funerals till further notice.❤🌹

30/06/2024

Mock funerals have been suspended till further notice.

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27/06/2024

A mock funeral at Purslowe Chipper yesterday gave celebrants an opportunity to present themselves in front of a panel of location managers and arranger/conductors, who assessed their "performance" .It was also live streamed for their benefit and self promotion. Assessment was honest and detailed...liked and not liked.....but a celebrant represents themself as much as the funeral home and therefore it is imperative that the arranger is confident that the celebrant they chose for their family is more than "Just a celebrant". Another session is planned soon....for those who are game to be assessed...we do look after you with yummy food and home made slices...its not all bad🌹🙃🙏

27/06/2024

A mock funeral at Purlsowe Chipper in Fremantle yesterday gave celebrants an opportunity to present themselves in front of a panel of funeral conductors who assessed their presentation...it was a learning curve for all involved.. it was live streamed and the .assessment was to the point and honest ...like it or not ...but a celebrant represents the funeral home as much as themself so the conductors need to be confident that a funeral celebrant is not just a "celebrant."
Another session is planned in a few months time.🌹

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13/04/2024

To arrange a funeral for a loved one is daunting, and before I became part of the funeral industry, initially as a director, now a celebrant and grief counsellor, I too walked through that minefield . After over a decade in the industry I now can offer my service and expertise as a funeral advocate. I will sit with you and pre-arrange the ceremony that you would like for yourself...or your loved one, by helping you to fill out a funeral organiser with all the required details, which can be left with your next of kin or executor of your will. Without bias I can advise you which funeral home... be it corporate or independent would suit your circumstance. You may not want a funeral or ceremony and I can offer my advice here too. I have an excellent rapport with all funeral homes and their providers, from the team who will take your loved one into care, to the florists, the audio visual professionals , celebrants and ministers. I do not accept kick backs .....I am here primarily for you and yours and to preserve your rights. .For further details you are welcome to message me or contact me on my mobile phone as is on my website juliacattalinicelebrant.com.au ❤🌹

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