
Funeral Celebrant – ultimate combo of online and face-to-face training
starting Thursday 4th April 2024 - earlybird price available until 28 FebBy popular request we are offering the ultimate combo of online and face-to-face training as a funeral celebrant in New Zealand. Learn to competently and confidently design and lead funeral ceremonies as well as do site visits and build your collegial network! This course best suits students who have completed the Ceremony and Celebration paper, although practising celebrants and others with experience in the industry and/or with loss and grief may also apply. (Contact the Director to discuss your suitability). This course will be delivered in a combination of online Zoom classes, followed by a full immersion weekend in Wellington. Grab this opportunity for the ultimate funeral package.
Note the dates:
Thursday 4 April: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday 11 April: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 16 April: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Thursday 18 April: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday 27 April: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 28 April: 9:00am-3.00pm (Please note: the weekend times may be adjusted depending on group size)
We are offering an earlybird price of $745 until 28 February, to allow us to book the venue and visits once we have confirmed enrolments.

Marriage Celebrant Essentials (last one for 2023)
starting 21st NovThis very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. MCE ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum.
This course will flow on to Marriage Celebrant Mastery for those interested in offering bespoke personalised marriage ceremonies. It is also complemented by the Ceremony and Celebration course next, which provides a thorough foundation for working as a celebrant and opens possibilities for offering a wider range of ceremonies.
To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we prefer enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% surcharge.
Tuesday 21 November: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 28 November: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday 5 December: 7:00pm-9:30pm
THIS COURSE FILLS QUICKLY! Enrol now to secure your place in 2023 ahead of the wedding season.

Marriage Celebrant Essentials
training starts 17 January 2024This very popular, on-line, short course provides all the essentials for starting out on the right foot as a marriage celebrant. It ensures a thorough knowledge of the legalities imposed by the Marriage Act and recent changes affecting celebrants. You will be well set up for applying or renewing your appointment with BDM, and dealing with the tricky legal questions that invariably arise in a public role. You will learn about designing ceremonies at the simpler end of the spectrum and subsequent courses will develop deeper knowledge and skills. To enable smooth processing of enrolments and adequate time for pre-course student preparation, we prefer enrolments at least one week before course commencement. Enrolments after this date incur a 10% surcharge.
Wednesday 17 January 2024: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Wednesday 24 January 2024: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Wednesday 31 January 2024: 7:00pm-9:30pm