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October 5 (3:50PM) - 7 (3:50PM), 2021
OFDA Certified Celebrant Training
In Partnership with InSight Institute
OFDA Headquarters, Columbus, Ohio
October 5-7, 2021
Seating is limited to 30 attendees.
Registration Fee:
- OFDA Member: $795
- Potential Member: $995
- Student: $695
Download the 2021 Celebrant Training Registration Flyer here!
Register Online Here!
Cancellation Policy:
- 30 days before training, 100% refund
- 15 days before training, 75% refund
- 10 days before training, no refund
- Should Ohio or your state of residence impose travel restrictions due to the recent surge in COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant, OFDA will provide a 100% refund.
Should you be traveling to Columbus by air, we suggest you book a refundable flight should you need to cancel due to potential travel restrictions.
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved through the Homewood Suites by Hilton, Columbus/OSU,1576 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221. The hotel is within walking distance to OFDA and a variety of restaurants and shops. Please click on the link below to book your room.
Book Homewood Suites Here!
What to Bring:
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
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OFDA Certified Celebrant Training
October 5-7, 2021
Seating is limited to 30 attendees.
Registration Fee:
OFDA Member: $795
Potential Member: $995
Student: $695
Download the 2021 Celebrant Training Registration Flyer here!
Register Online Here!
Cancellation Policy:
30 days before training, 100% refund
15 days before training, 75% refund
10 days before training, no refund
Should Ohio or your state of residence impose travel restrictions due to the recent surge in COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant, OFDA will provide a 100% refund.
Should you be traveling to Columbus by air, we suggest you book a refundable flight should you need to cancel due to potential travel restrictions.
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved through the Homewood Suites by Hilton, Columbus/OSU,1576 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221. The hotel is within walking distance to OFDA and a variety of restaurants and shops. Please click on the link below to book your room.
Book Homewood Suites Here!
What to Bring:
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
OFDA Headquarters, Columbus, Ohio