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The InSight Institute will be providing a notebook, flash drive and other materials. If you have a laptop computer, it is recommended (but not required) that you bring it for the funeral presentation work. A printer will be available.
Dress is casual.
Schedule:
October 5: Day One – 5 CE (OBEFD Approved)
1:00 - 2:00PM
Discuss Objectives of Training Sessions
2:00 - 4:00PM
The Value of the Funeral, The History of the Celebrant Movement
4:00 - 6:00PM
Presentation of Model Funeral, Discussion of Model Funeral: Elements of the Funeral Home: Safety, Participation, Roots, Ceremony, Significance, Reality
October 6: Day Two – 8 CE (OBEFD Approved)
8:00 - 9:00AM
Getting Started, Working with a firm; Cost/Advertising/Networking, Ethics
9:00 - 10:00AM
Family Meetings
10:00AM - 12:00PM
The Elements of Funeral Planning: Master of Ceremonies, Speakers, Personalization Options, Music, Readings, Rituals and Committals
12:00 - 1:00PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00PM
Public Speaking, How to Theme a Service, Analyzing a eulogy framework
2:00 - 5:00PM
Pulling it all together and Designing a Service
October 7: Day Three – 4 CE (OBEFD Approved)
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Funeral Presentations and Graduation
At the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Understand and describe the historical, sociological and personal implications of funeral rituals
Understand and articulate the concept of “significance” and how it impacts decisions made during the funeral planning process
Understand the grief process and its relevance to funeral celebrancy
Be informed as to the history of the celebrant movement and the use and acceptance in Australia and New Zealand
Be able to articulate the perceived need and uses for Celebrants in North America to provide funeral services for families not wishing to use a church or a clergy person.
Be able to clearly articulate the scope and limit of the celebrant’s role in the funeral process
Understand the issues of confidentiality for the bereaved and all parties involved in the funeral ceremony process
Be aware of ethical issues related to discussions regarding different or competing funeral homes
Comply with agreed-upon standards of conduct as compiled by the North American Celebrant Association
Be willing to participate in on-going communication and monitoring by In-Sight Books, Inc., the certifying body for celebrants
Be willing to participate in advanced level training as it becomes available
Be able to discuss ways to inform families of the option of utilizing Celebrants instead of a clergy person
Outline methods by which the Celebrant and the funeral home can educated and advertise the availability of this service
Discuss cooperative efforts between the Celebrant and the firm
Discuss the various fees and acceptable rates that can be charged for a Celebrant service