CERTIFIED CELEBRANTS

Do you consider yourself spiritual but not religious?  Would you prefer a non-religious service?  On a scale of 1 to 10, how religious would you like your service to be?  Gaffney Funeral Home is the only place you should call.

What is a Certified Celebrant? 
A Certified Celebrant is a person who seeks to meet the needs of families during their time of loss.  They serve by providing a funeral service that is personalized to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the deceased 

What does a Certified Celebrant offer? 

• The Celebrant offers an alternative to a service provided by a clergy person for those families who are not affiliated with a church or who do not wish to have a traditional religious funeral service.

• The Celebrant has been specifically trained to design a service that is completely personal, incorporating those unique stories, songs, and experiences that defined the loved one.

•  The Celebrant will schedule a special “Family Time” meeting when the family can share memories, anecdotes and defining moments in the loved one’s life. The essence of the service will be based upon the remembrances of the family, and family and friends will be encouraged to participate.

•  The Celebrant has developed a library of resources available for readings, music, ceremonies, and personal touches. He/She will consult with the family to help them choose the different parts of the service that reflect their loved one.

• The Celebrant is bound by a Code of Ethics for complete confidentiality in all dealings with the family. 

Why use a Certified Celebrant? The training for Celebrants, as established by In-Sight Institute, seeks to provide the most comprehensive and sensitive training available for people wishing to develop this as a profession or to add to their current job description. It is important that a family knows that they are being served by someone who understands the process and is prepared to offer the very best funeral possible.

"Dad wanted his service to be about how important his family & friends were to him."

"Mom didn't go to church and didn't want a religious funeral"

"We are spiritual but not members of a church."