End of Life Ceremonies
The funeral profession has been static for a long time. We do things differently.
October 5 - November 9, 2025
A series of six online meetings real time plus
on-demand videos, course book, and business templates.
Applications accepted until September 22, 2025
Apply nowThe Individual End of Life course is perfect for...
Experienced officiants who are comfortable creating non-funeral ceremonies, handling the writing load that comes with longer ceremonies, and who are confident public speakers.
Grief counselors or therapists looking for more emotionally uplifting and creative professional options, or to augment how they support people.
Death doulas who want to add deep grounding in ceremony to their skills in supporting people through their dying days.
Death curious people, who are fascinated with this essential aspect of human existence.
The Associate Celebrant Certificate is perfect for...
Death doulas already comfortable with end-of-life issues who want to be able to offer a celebrant role to their clients.
People new to the job market and mid-career changers who want to skill quickly and confidently.
Internet officiant or one-day officiants who discovered they like the work and want to achieve exceptional levels of professionalism.
Creatives and experience designers of all kinds - performers, musicians, theater kids, and writers - who want to find ways to use their existing skills in new ways.
Location independent/digital nomads who want a meaningful and profound career.
The need for nonreligious funeral celebrants is growing!
More and more people do not identify with a religion, even if they describe themselves as spiritual. This is creating an extensive need for secular services of all types—but particularly end of life services.
During this course, we share deep and valuable knowledge with you about creating and conducting compassionate and personal end of life ceremonies.
The course also covers end-of-life challenges specific to POC and LGBTQ+ people from a humanist foundation. We don't shy away from conversations about pricing or marketing, either.
Our course content has been restructured to now include on-demand videos, along with in-class zoom meetings where you connect with a cohort of students and are led by an expert funeral officiant.
Meet Our Expert Instructor, Beth Stokes!
Seven years ago I looked for a role that provided meaning, beauty, and significance to people—and that allowed me to be creative, challenged and flexible professionally. In funeral celebrancy I found a livelihood that does all that and more. It's profound, humbling, and deeply kind work to do. Read a Q&A with Beth!
P.S. End-of-life celebrancy is a great role for both introverted and extroverted people, for midlife career changers, and those just starting out.
