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.
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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