The college trains it's students well, and prepares us for dealing with red - tape! I hope to make the college and especially yourself proud of me in all way.
Module 3: This Module has pushed challenged, and driven me to even greater heights; time and time again. My expectations of this course of study, have been so far exceeded, that I now know – I had no idea of what it meant to be a celebrant when I first started out.I have grown not only in skills, knowledge, and self-confidence, but also as a person. I have enjoyed my study, more than I can say in words …

Ariel Brown

Am having a wonderful time being a full-time celebrant. I just love it. It is as though it was always mean to be and now the timing is right. Without the background and training I had from the College I am sure that I would not be having as much positive feedback and referrals as I am. Thank you again.

Toni Richards
(Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy
Diploma of Funeral Celebrancy )

Despite their ability to fully cover both the areas of symbolism and celebration of life, some civil funeral ceremonies fall short, particularly in regard to symbolic gesture. I have now been to a number of civil funerals conducted by College-trained celebrants, celebrants otherwise trained and self (or un-)trained funeral celebrants. It is clear that many of the celebrants not appropriately trained do not understand or have no knowledge of the importance of ritual and symbolism. It’s to the College’s credit that such significant time is spent exploring and learning about the history and ongoing aspects of this aspect of ceremony.

Had I not undertaken this form of training I am sure once I had commenced working as a funeral celebrant that I would have been intimidated by the wealth of knowledge and support that College-trained celebrants would have held over me. As it is, I am feeling confident that I have a good grounding and understanding of the important elements that need attention. The other huge bonus for College-based celebrants is the amount of generous support provided by the College, past and present student and through the College Association. I’ve no doubt that a suitable answer could be quickly found to just about any unusual request or situation and I feel very proud to be able to count myself amongst the people who have chosen to train through the College.

Cathryn Walker
(Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy)
(Diploma of Funeral Celebrancy)
(Diploma of General Celebrancy)

A minister came to me after the ceremony (which was my first chapel and graveside ceremony, and I had not witnessed one before) anyway this minister asked where I had trained and had I delivered many ceremonies, I was honest and told him only a very few and this my first graveside, and he said I must have excellent training as everything fell into place, the way I had my PA and lectern set up at the gravesite to make the transition from chapel to grave flow. The sound system was the best he had heard and ............ now this is a boost for this girl. He said  I had a gift to perform ceremonies - clear meaningful words, that included the guests, made them feel apart of the ceremony, and not just listening to someone talk......... I won't get carried away ... .... but still nice to have a little praise .... I thank my lucky stars I decided to study with the International College of Celebrancy, and my wonderful mentor, Chris Watson.

Jane Gray

I am constantly talking to celebrants in waiting, who have completed there training by 'the dodgie brothers' etc and am recommending that they take up some of your courses on offer while they are waiting. I also offer my services to any of them to sit in on interviews and to come and observe ceremonies that I do. Many I might say feel quite overwhelmed afterwards. I even had one woman say to me last week that she doesn't feel that she could do what I was doing - she said you just looked so professional. I was gob smacked at this statement to say the least - obviously these courses are not instilling confidence because of the lack of training. I am sooooo pleased that I studied with your College and will continue to sing it's praises.

Lorraine Lehman-Jones