Funeral celebrant Australia and then in other Western countries, it was inevitable that a similar philosophical paradigm would be applied to secular funerals. A civil funeral celebrant is an individual person, quite often, but not necessarily, an authorised civil marriage celebrant, who offers to perform civil funerals in a dignified and culturally acceptable manner, for those who, for whatever reason, do not choose a religious ceremony. Civil funeral celebrants also serve people who have religious beliefs but do not wish to be buried or cremated from a church, temple or mosque. More frequently, people choose civil funeral celebrants because they wish a
Celebrant (Australia) marriage and the marriage ceremony... a marriage celebrant must maintain a high standard of service in his or her professional conduct and practice... a marriage celebrant must respect the importance of the marriage ceremony to the parties and the other persons organising the ceremony... give the parties information and guidance to enable them to choose or compose a marriage ceremony that will meet their needs and expectations... If requested by the parties conduct a marriage ceremony rehearsal... Ensure that his or her personal presentation is of an appropriate standard for the marriage ceremony, and respect the expectations of the parties