AFCI Celebrants are civil funeral celebrants, which means that we conduct funerals ceremonies outside of a church setting. We aim to offer people an alternative to traditional funeral ceremonies for people of all faiths and none. Ceremonies created by civil funeral celebrants are very personal and truly reflect the beliefs, personality and values of the person who has passed away.
What Is a Civil Funeral Celebrant?
We don’t just carry out funeral/celebration of life ceremonies. We deliver graveside ceremonies, scattering of ashes and memorial services, which happen some time after a person has passed away. We can carry out ceremonies anywhere: in a crematorium, at the graveside, in a funeral home or in any place that’s special to you and your family.
We also offer pre-planning services. People can get in touch with us to plan a funeral for themselves or for their loved ones in advance. We will treat them with the utmost sensitivity and ensure we deliver a ceremony according to their wishes.
How Our Ceremonies Work
We know what a shocking and distressing time it is when someone you love passes away, and we will guide you every step of the way through the process of creating a ceremony for your loved one. As soon as we get the call to say that you are looking for a ceremony, we’ll arrange to meet you to talk about what kind of ceremony you’d like.
We’ll help you choose readings and music, and we’ll find out what kind of person your loved one was. This will help us create a ceremony that honours their unique personality and contribution to the world. On the day, we will work closely with your funeral director to make sure the ceremony runs smoothly. We will deliver your ceremony with dignity, passion and respect.
Who We Work With
We work with families who have lost a loved one and want to honour them in an authentic, personal way. Many people find us through their funeral director, but we also encourage people to get in touch with us directly to plan their ceremony.
In recent years, a growing number of people have started planning their own funerals. If you want to plan your ceremony, please get in touch. We will give you the power to decide how you will be remembered and give peace of mind to your loved ones, because they’ll know they’ve honoured your wishes.