We are proud of our graduates and, as you can see, our graduates are very impressed with The Center for Celebrant Training!
Lauren Hunter, Lexington, KY
Here is the feedback from one of our graduates about her Instructor, Dr. Mike Conley…
Your kind words have brought me to happy tears! I really cannot tell you how valuable your evaluations have been to me… The opportunity to develop a rapport with you and receive your feedback has allowed me to feel more comfortable in my role as a death doula. I am so grateful that the universe brought me to GMU.
Your kind words have brought me to happy tears! I really cannot tell you how valuable your evaluations have been to me… The opportunity to develop a rapport with you and receive your feedback has allowed me to feel more comfortable in my role as a death doula. I am so grateful that the universe brought me to GMU.
Donna Baranyay, Cypress CA
Following is the awesome testimony of our very first graduate:
The Celebrant Program was an incredible program for me to complete. Even though I am a minister, I found the classes challenging as well as an opportunity for growth. I was able to discover what my strengths and weaknesses were as well as remember the importance of “being open at the top”. What I liked about the program was that each class built upon the other one. Laying the foundation for the meaning, ethical issues, and significance of the celebrant role paved the way to begin creating ceremonies in future classes and assignment. I was very impressed with the willingness of all of my instructors available for questions and support but the amount of time that each one spent with me on the phone wrapping up the class, answering questions, providing feedback, and overall caring about my experience in the program. I truly hope that all of them continue working in this program and have successful personal practices as well.
Thank you for creating this program and providing the space for those of us who enjoy creating ceremonies an avenue to hone our skills, gain more confidence, while building a portfolio of ceremonies and rituals.
The Celebrant Program was an incredible program for me to complete. Even though I am a minister, I found the classes challenging as well as an opportunity for growth. I was able to discover what my strengths and weaknesses were as well as remember the importance of “being open at the top”. What I liked about the program was that each class built upon the other one. Laying the foundation for the meaning, ethical issues, and significance of the celebrant role paved the way to begin creating ceremonies in future classes and assignment. I was very impressed with the willingness of all of my instructors available for questions and support but the amount of time that each one spent with me on the phone wrapping up the class, answering questions, providing feedback, and overall caring about my experience in the program. I truly hope that all of them continue working in this program and have successful personal practices as well.
Thank you for creating this program and providing the space for those of us who enjoy creating ceremonies an avenue to hone our skills, gain more confidence, while building a portfolio of ceremonies and rituals.
Mark Zavagnin, La Grange Park, IL
Mark Zavagnin, who is currently a Funeral Home Assistant, just completed our Celebrant Training Program. Here’s what he had to say about the experience:
I thoroughly enjoyed the flow/progression of each assignment as it built to the final Capstone project. I really appreciated the ability to work at my own pace, on my time. I also felt that the timely feedback from my instructor, Michael Conley, was not only valuable but very encouraging. I’ve done other courses/programs on-line that were nowhere near as professional and well administered. Thank you for making this experience so thought-provoking and enjoyable.
I thoroughly enjoyed the flow/progression of each assignment as it built to the final Capstone project. I really appreciated the ability to work at my own pace, on my time. I also felt that the timely feedback from my instructor, Michael Conley, was not only valuable but very encouraging. I’ve done other courses/programs on-line that were nowhere near as professional and well administered. Thank you for making this experience so thought-provoking and enjoyable.
Mindy and Della Moore, Beloit WI
This mother and daughter enrolled in our Celebrant Training Program together:
“The Celebrant Training Program has been an amazing experience for us. Our mentor… is an incredibly gifted celebrant …his examples, advice and suggestions have enriched our understanding of the depth and breadth of celebrancy.”
“The Celebrant Training Program has been an amazing experience for us. Our mentor… is an incredibly gifted celebrant …his examples, advice and suggestions have enriched our understanding of the depth and breadth of celebrancy.”
Nelda Eldreth, Oxford, PA
This graduate enrolled in the Funerals Program so that she could provide a personalized service for those going through the devastating process of laying their loved one to rest:
Michael is a wonderful instructor. I loved his insight, his encouragement and direction. In this very short amount of time I grew to respect his wisdom and guidance.
Michael is a wonderful instructor. I loved his insight, his encouragement and direction. In this very short amount of time I grew to respect his wisdom and guidance.
Ginger Hartman, Haughton LA
We were honored to have a Funeral Director, who is preparing to be a Funeral Celebrant when she retires, select our program:
I have truly enjoyed the course … As a funeral director, a lot of the requirements are very familiar to me…
I believe that I got honest and constructive feedback which is always great. I will truly recommend this course to others. Thank you for the opportunity.
I have truly enjoyed the course … As a funeral director, a lot of the requirements are very familiar to me…
I believe that I got honest and constructive feedback which is always great. I will truly recommend this course to others. Thank you for the opportunity.
Todd Lipa, Farmington MI
Here is a graduate whose tuition was being paid by a funeral home Director and he selected our Celebrant Training Program:
"...I don't think I have ever had a busier year than I have had the past 12 or 13 month.. The youth program i oversee has grown to over 300 kids a day. The wedding portion of my business has also grown this year and I am being asked by the funeral homes to please please get my Celebrant license. ... I could always use my Universal Life license but after reading the materials, I know this is the right path for me to take."
"...I don't think I have ever had a busier year than I have had the past 12 or 13 month.. The youth program i oversee has grown to over 300 kids a day. The wedding portion of my business has also grown this year and I am being asked by the funeral homes to please please get my Celebrant license. ... I could always use my Universal Life license but after reading the materials, I know this is the right path for me to take."
We have satisfied applicants from all over the country and beyond, who come from all walks of life and have various reasons for becoming a celebrant. Our unique program can accommodate your goals regardless of who you plan to serve: a specific ethnic group, faith community, the non-religious, your clients, or your friends, family, and neighbors.
If you would like to become a certified wedding and/or funeral celebrant, The Center for Celebrant Training is for you.
Questions? Contact us. Ready to apply? Click Here to submit your application.
If you would like to become a certified wedding and/or funeral celebrant, The Center for Celebrant Training is for you.
Questions? Contact us. Ready to apply? Click Here to submit your application.
