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Choosing the right funeral celebrant
By Jodie Birch · Independent celebrant
What to look for, what to ask, and what genuine care should feel like.
The right celebrant should feel like the right person from the very first conversation. Calm voice. Unhurried questions. The sense that they are listening, not waiting to speak.
Ask how they gather your stories. Ask whether they write from scratch. Ask how they handle the day itself — and what happens if something doesn't go to plan.
Trust your instincts. This is one of the most important pieces of writing your family will ever ask for. Choose someone who treats it that way.