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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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