Celebrancy in the U.K.

Did you know there are no formal qualifications needed to be a registered Celebrant in the U.K.?

I arrived here about 5 weeks ago enjoying what I call 'temporary semi-retirement'. I have just been recruited by a local Funeral Director to be one their in-house Funeral Celebrants. When I went for the meeting (interview) I took with me all my relevant credentials, including my Cert IV certificate. I was advised none of this is required in the U.K.

The decision on who to use as your Wedding / Funeral Celebrant falls firmly with the couple or the grieving family and not with any governing authority. That's why there are so many performing this role in the U.K. Luckily for me in the U.K. (as with Australia) this is a female-dominated role and so the requirement for a male officiator is huge. 

I'm looking forward to my first ceremony next week. Will keep you all posted.