Thinking of the 50:50 or ‘phone a friend’ options?  No need, all CTA’s trainers are available to you should you require assistance or clarification regarding the legals of an upcoming wedding, or any other query you may have.  So please feel free to contact one of our highly experienced trainers with your query –
Sheridan Bryant, Administrator | Cert 1V Trainer & Assessor
Phone: 0418 887 646
Sue Eloise Whittington
Phone: 0414 713 407
Charyl Walsh, Cert 1V Trainer & Assessor
Phone:  0412 277 821

The Attorney-General’s Department released a revised version of the Marriage Act 1961 on 28 March 2026 (yes—we know, they kept it very quiet). Feel free to click and download the PDF document here!

PD AND AGD OPD WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM

Established in 2018, Celebrant Training Australia stands as a premier boutique organisation dedicated to enriching celebrants through interactive Professional Development (PD) and your Annual AGD OPD workshops. Unlike traditional formats where information is simply delivered, our sessions foster deep discussions on crucial topics, ensuring you gain valuable insights that are pertinent to your role.

At Celebrant Training Australia, we are committed to nurturing your growth and passion in celebrancy. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional, our goal is to empower you to achieve true success and be recognised as a respected leader in your industry.

With over 10,000 registered celebrants, Celebrant Training Australia provides diverse and relevant pathways to enhance your competitiveness in a dynamic market. Each month our experienced trainers offer engaging 2-hour PD and/or Annual AGD OPD workshops via Zoom. These sessions are designed to support you in fulfilling your role, whether as a marriage celebrant or funeral celebrant, equipping you with the latest knowledge and skills to excel.

PD and AGD OPD Workshops – These workshops have been written and are presented by highly experienced Cert IV Trainers and Assessors with over 70 years combined knowledge.
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We sincerely look forward to ‘meeting’ you via Zoom at one of our workshops to gain or expand your knowledge base, enjoy a networking environment and enjoy a good laugh along the way.

2026 AGD OPD MENTORING & COACHING WORKSHOPS
AVAILABLE AUSTRALIA WIDE VIA ZOOM! 

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THE ART OF CEREMONIES

Become a masterful celebrant with CTA’s Compendiums, your indispensable resource for creating ceremonies that resonate with depth and meaning. Whether it’s a Marriage, Funeral, or Baby Naming ceremony, each compendium equips you with essential words, knowledge, and skills to expertly craft and deliver heartfelt ceremonies for any occasion.

Our compendiums offer comprehensive guides and a diverse array of options, ensuring you can tailor beginnings, substance, and conclusions that reflect the significance of every ceremony. Available individually or with a 20% discount when you purchase two or more, these compendiums are your go-to tools for honouring life’s pivotal moments with memorable and respectful ceremonies.

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Eol Doula | Funeral Celebrant Course
Sacred Passage Online EoL Doula & CTA Online Funeral Celebrant Course

It is truly wonderful to welcome you to both Celebrant Training Australia and our sister organisation, Sacred Passage Online End of Life Doula Training, to this deeply meaningful learning journey.

Our Online Sacred Passage End-of-Life Doula Training (Modules 1–8) and Celebrant Training Australia’s Funeral Celebrant Training Course have been thoughtfully designed to work beautifully together, offering you a complete and professional pathway into end-of-life care, planning, and ceremony.

Eol Doula | Funeral Celebrant Course
Sacred Passage Online End-of-Life Doula Training

At the completion of Tutorial 8, you will receive a “Certificate of Attainment”, recognising the knowledge, skills, and personal growth you have achieved through our intensive End-of-Life Doula programme.

Created by an experienced educator, this online course provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment. You will be guided every step of the way, with your educator available by email and phone support (almost 24/7!).

This training is ideal for those who feel called to become end-of-life doulas, as well as health and care professionals seeking to deepen or expand their end-of-life practice.

You will have up to 12 months to complete the course and receive your Certificate of Attainment, or you may move through the 8 modules at your own pace, fitting study comfortably around your life.

Eol Doula | Funeral Celebrant Course
Funeral Celebrant Training Course

Our Funeral Celebrant Training Course is delivered as a comprehensive downloadable PDF and includes six assessment tasks. Upon successful submission and completion of all assessments, you will receive a “Certificate of Attainment”.

This course will fully prepare you to plan, perform, and evaluate funeral and memorial services to industry standard, ensuring you are recognised as a professional within the funeral industry. It includes a wide range of sample services and readings for both adult and children’s services, providing you with practical tools and confidence from day one.

Throughout your training, your educator will be available to support you at all times, ensuring a rich, supported, and empowering learning experience.

Eol Doula | Funeral Celebrant Course

Together, these two courses offer a powerful and compassionate foundation for those wishing to serve individuals, families and communities at the most sacred moments of life.

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NEXT COURSE – SEPTEMBER 2026!
ONLY $525
Trainers:  Sue Whittington & Sheridan Bryant

Face-to-Face via Zoom JUST $525
(includes GST)
NEXT COURSE – SEPTEMBER, 2026
3 consecutive days
9.30 am – 4.30 pm (AEST)

For your information, please read our Participant Policy and Procedure Information and our Refund Policy prior to registration.

At checkout the following payment methods are available:

If you do not already have Zoom installed, you will need to download the FREE Zoom Application, read through the Zoom Student Instructions if necessary (it’s all very straight forward) and if you do not already have it installed, download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader

Or maybe an online course is more your cup of tea at just $350?
View our Online Funeral Course

Some feedback:  “Hi Sue & Sheridan, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional guidance and commitment throughout my journey to become a Funeral Celebrant.  Your willingness to share your experiences have been invaluable.  I feel well prepared to embark on this path thanks to your mentorship.”
Trish Wise, NSW 

“Although a Zoom workshop is challenging for some and can have its moments, Sue & Sheridan were engaging, supportive, inclusive, and handled the odd IT issue very well! Their infinite experience in the funeral industry and enthusiasm and willingness to share their experiences will benefit us all. I feel much more confident in approaching funeral homes and hopefully starting my new journey as a funeral celebrant.”
Angela Newbound, SA

“After a crazy couple of weeks and then my return to work after a 3-month hiatus, I have finally finished typing up my assignments ready for submission. With thanks again for a fabulous course. Your enthusiasm and engagement are infectious.”
Cherie Harbridge-Marks, SA

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Celebrant Training Australia Workshop and Course Reviews:

See what just a few of our many happy workshop participants have to say about Celebrant Training Australia’s workshops and courses….

“Elevate Your Celebrancy Business: Mastering the Art of Self-Marketing”
“I did this course with Sue on Tuesday night and it was brilliant. I especially appreciated the personal coaching we got on our individual websites, business cards, branding etc. I have a ton of notes to formalise and actions to undertake to improve my branding and marketing. Money well spent and lots learned in the 2 hours. Highly recommended!!”
Magda Whiteman, SA

“Hi Sheridan, I’ve just completed my training session on Marketing with Sue. I just wanted to let you know that it was a great 2 hours. I picked up several fabulous ideas on how to get referrals that lead to definite bookings. It was informative, relevant and very enjoyable. I will be making some changes as soon as I can.  Thanks so much Sue and thank you Sheridan.  I look forward to future training with your group of trainers.”
Julie Cadger, NSW

“Well, I not only used that copy for the online advert but I revamped the landing page on my website. I took out all the copy that was just another version of what nearly every other celebrant says and replaced it with the poetry.  Six days later I got a booking from someone who’d seen it and loved my style.
I have done other “marketing” workshops where I’ve learnt about creating social media content, but not what that content should be. That is what I learnt from Sue. What I hadn’t expected was how empowering it would be, and how it would give me the confidence I needed to promote myself.”
Sally-Ann Thomas, Qld

“Hello Sheridan, I completed the Zoom session “Marketing Yourself and your Celebrancy Business” with Sue Henthorn last night. Sue is a very enthusiastic presenter who gives it her all. She is very motivating and gives many personal scenarios from her experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the session and feel motivated to do more now.”
Jenny Ross, Qld

“Let’s Bring it ALL Together: Mastering Rehearsals and Ceremony Management!”
“As a recently registered celebrant I got immense value from the “Bringing it all Together” course. It was delivered in an informative and engaging way and the course notes were comprehensive and easy to understand. Highly recommended.” 
Magda Whiteman, SA

“Online BDM, NSW, Victoria, Queensland & WA”
“Morning Charyl, the session on Sunday was terrific. I gained so much knowledge around navigating E-regristry and other interesting titbits. Greatly appreciated. Have a lovely day, kind regards,”
Danielle Ledgerwood, Qld

“Charyl, thank you so much for this. You are very generous and I thoroughly enjoyed the PD session the other night. You were so encouraging and helpful and it allowed me to feel good about taking on this role as a celebrant. It’s lovely to hear voices of experience and wisdom!  Hopefully we’ll meet up one day.”
Jacque Biddulph. NSW

“Thankyou Charyl, it was very professional and informative. You were patient with all our questions!”
SeinaDune Buchanan, NSW

“Thank you Charyl, I really appreciated and enjoyed the class. I definitely learned more than 1 thing too! Many thanks”
Beverly Corlett, NSW

“Releasing Your Intuitive Writing Skills for Today’s Funerals” – Advanced Session
Hi Sue, thank you for a great course and yes I did enjoy it and found it really educational as far the writing side of things and how to change a few words to made the service sounds totally different.
Sue-Ann Pepper, Qld

“Thanks, Sue.  It is always good to hear other people’s approaches and the way they handle things, so, thank you.  I definitely picked up a few pointers and already re-looked how I have worded things for my funeral tomorrow.  I always find networking extremely uplifting and it puts me into a higher zone with my own work.  It was definitely a plus session for me, so, thank you.”
Jan Biglin, WA

“Creating Really SUPER Ceremonies”
“Sue was a great source of knowledge and ideas and really appreciated her energy and passion for supporting celebrants to be the best they can be!”
Sharon Crofts, Vic

“I did enjoy our zoom session and during this quiet period I have started up my resource folder and finding it invaluable time wise when creating a new ceremony.”
Andrea Edwards, WA

“Hi Sue, thank you so much. Really enjoyed your enthusiastic “Creating Really SUPER Ceremonies” Zoom session and picked up lots of good info & ideas. I enjoyed the mix of newbies and experienced celebrants. Received the resources with appreciation.”
Jenny Hickey, Qld ?

“Thank You Sue, It was an excellent session, I picked up many new ideas & I just love your enthusiasm and sharing. I will certainly be taking on board your advice & many of your ideas. Thank again for amazing training, so much better than many of the days I have sat in OPD & wondered what the hell I was doing there.” Cheers
Lois Robinson, NSW

“Legal Refresher”
“Hi Sue, just wanted to thank you so much for the session this morning. I really enjoyed it and it was so helpful for me as a ‘newbie’. Jam packed with info and great to hear so much experience!  I look forward to many more!”
Kim MacKechnie, NSW

“Thank you Sheridan. I found the session to be valuable. The 2 hours sped by without any boredom or repetition and I felt comfortable asking questions.”
Carole Emslie, Vic

“Tips were great and used “I ask the people here present …” on the weekend, lovely! The documents will help and will make me feel more confident to handle visa enquiries and S.O.T if any.  Thanks again, and look forward to joining more zooms in the future.”
M.S. Vic

“Hi Charyl, thank you for this. I really enjoyed the session and it was good to be able to ask lots of questions easily. I appreciated hearing your practical advice gleaned from much experience.”
Jenny Ross, Qld

“Thanks so much Charyl for a fun and informative session on the 27th of June. As I am brand new and yet to work as a marriage celebrant it was really valuable to ‘refresh’ the legal aspects and to learn some extra information. I really enjoyed your ‘live work’ stories too and hearing from others in the group.  Your template letters are also a valuable resource – thank you for sharing them with all of us.”
D.B., SA

“Creating an Economically Viable Celebrancy Business”
“Many thanks for this.  Look forward to more sessions with you.”
Maxine Hansen, NSW

“Community and Cultural Awareness and Inclusion” – Advanced Session
“Hi Sue, thanks so much! I enjoyed meeting and interacting with you as well. The session was informative and delivered in a sensitive and respectful way. Great session :)”
Tina Vandermaas, NSW

“Introduction to the Funeral Industry”
“Hi Sheridan, I  wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the above course last Wednesday night. It was so informative and extremely beneficial,  the content was spot on and exceeded my expectations,  very good value for money. I can’t wait to do my 3 day Funeral Celebrant Course and additional courses with your organisation.”
Karen Scanlan, Qld

“Online Funeral Course”
“I can truly say that the knowledge and support I received through this course was impeccable. No matter what Sheridan was there to help me with any questions/queries I had. Nothing was a problem. Sheridan was kind, understanding and willing to help me in anyway to help my pass my Funeral Course. I’m extremely grateful and thankful for this course.”
Nicole Gardner, NSW

“Hi Sheridan, thank you very much for all your teaching, experience and wisdom.”
Elizabeth Ellen, Vic

“An enjoyable process and Sheridan was always available to answer any of my questions that arose.  I never felt under any pressure and answers to questions were always delivered in a very calm and measured way, which I believe helps the whole process.”
Michael Maney, Tas

“3 Day Zoom Funeral Course”
“Sue is a fantastic trainer and this course was really interesting. If anyone asks about which company to do a funeral celebrant course through. Your company will be the only one I would recommend.”  Regards, Peter Lovell

“Hi Sue & Sheridan, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional guidance and commitment throughout my journey to become a Funeral Celebrant.  Your willingness to share your experiences have been invaluable.  I feel well prepared to embark on this path thanks to your mentorship.”
Trish Wise, NSW 

“Although a Zoom workshop is challenging for some and can have its moments, Sue was engaging, supportive, inclusive, and handled the odd IT issue very well! Sue’s infinite experience in the funeral industry and her enthusiasm and willingness to share her experiences will benefit us all. I feel much more confident in approaching funeral homes and hopefully starting my new journey as a funeral celebrant.”
Angela Newbound, SA

“Sue’s enthusiasm, experience and wealth of knowledge on the subject of funeral celebrancy has contributed to an informative, engaging and truly enjoyable learning experience for me.
I have completed this course feeling supported and prepared as I embark on this aspect of my role as a celebrant.  I feel that I have connected with someone who will continue to assist in my growth and development.
When I contacted Sheridan Bryant about the possibility of enrolling the the Funeral Celebrants Course scheduled for later that week, she was professional and welcoming. Within just 2.5 days, Sheridan had already delivered my training manual and ensured I had all the information required to begin the course.
The training, delivery and communication provided by CTA has been extremely professional.
I look forward to completing more study with CTA in the future.”
Cherie Harbridge-Marks, SA

I found the course interesting, challenging and enjoyable!
Mark Brady, NSW

“Celebrant Networking, Q&A , Coffee and Chat Session”
“Hi Charyl, thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge with us today.  I have learned so much and feel more confident to work as a celebrant. As I am only starting out, it was nice to meet other celebrants and to hear your experiences.  I also appreciate the extra resources that you have offered us – if you don’t mind, could you please send me copies of the Contract, details on financial programmes, lists and eulogy guide.  This would assist me immensely.”
Diem Hoang, Qld

Thank you so much, Charyl, it was a great session, and there is a lot to learn still on my side. It was great to listen to the other’s celebrants. I enjoyed the time with you all. I’m also grateful to you and all the Knowledge you had shared with us, I’m looking forward to learning more and getting experiences with my new role. thanks again and wishing you a fantastic weekend.
Sandra Palacio, NSW

It is always refreshing and reinforcing to hear other stories.  I really enjoyed the discussions.
Carolyn Nicholls, QLD

“Interview Strategies”
“I absolutely loved the Zoom with Sue. I wasn’t sure just what to expect from my Zoom session, but your guidance and motivational skills have made such an impact that I am already reaping the results from our interaction and am using new marketing introduction concepts I had not considered before! I have implemented several of your suggestions to great benefit to myself and my clients.  Thank you again.”
Ros Dennison, Qld

“The Three Trainers” AGD OPD Coaching and Mentoring
“Thank you very much, Sheridan. It was a really helpful PD activity – you, Sue, and Charyl do a great job of making dry information interesting, and of explaining some of the intricacies or reasoning behind the answers. You have so much knowledge between the 3 of you!  See you again next year.”
Kim Stewart, Vic

“Thank you Sheridan and partners for another very informative, stimulating sessions.
I have attended a few of your courses and they are all of exceptional quality.
Would not go anywhere else.” Many thanks, Louise Major, NSW

“Dear Team, A BIGGER THAN BEN HUR THANK YOU for the fantastic PD session. I’m pleased to let you know I’ve now successfully completed the OPD!
Your team provides such a valuable and engaging approach to OPD learning and assessment. As a retired VET Principal, trainer, and assessor, I can confidently say: TEAM, YOU NAILED IT!  Warm regards….” Jo McErvale, NSW

“Thank you for your email. Really enjoyed the workshop. Completed the OPD and received acknowledgements as well. Thanks again for your professional assistance as always!  Jacintha Fernandez, VIC

“Thank you as always for this opportunity of training.
Comment – the time flowed so quickly – thank you for NOT asking individuals to read the questions etc. 
The seminar was very efficient in time and expedited well with you three presenting.
A good use of my time and energy thanks to you.  It was great that everyone was on the same page at the same time – saved a lot of time.  Sign me up for 2026!  Many thanks…..” Jillian Symons, Vic

“Thank you Sheridan, I have appreciation for your support with the OPD workshop last night, we as celebrants are very fortunate to have dedicated and caring people like you and your team to guide us through the maze of the law.”  Anita Stanfield, QLD

“Thanks Ladies!  As usual that was a great session.  I am always aware of how patient and kind you are with all participants.  Well done.” Teresa Hetherington VIC

“Hi Sheridan, thank you again for a great session. I love your sense of humour!!!!  A little bit of fun but most importantly very informative. Please pass on my thanks to Sue and Charyl also.”  Margaret Ritchie, QLD

“Thank you so much for your very professional OPD today very much appreciated.”  Kindest regards, Elaine Riley, WA

“You guys were awesome tonight. Thank you for having me and I’m so glad I joined. So helpful.” Alice Sellers, WA

“Thank you so much Sheridan & Co, enjoyed the OPD training, and as always found your workshops informative & entertaining.”  Victoria Smith-Webb, NSW

“Thank you. I love the days with the group, it’s fun to connect with other celebrants.” Cheryl McKenzie, QLD

“Sheridan, I would also like to thank you and Sue for a well put together workshop yesterday. As always I enjoyed it and found it easy to follow and complete the work.”  Vic Vucemillo, WA

“Thanks for another excellent OPD training session. Really enjoyed the interaction. Looking forward to next year (or any other opportunities that may occur throughout this year).”  Theo Richter, Vic

“Hi Sheridan, thank you to you, Sue and Charyl for the OPD workshop last week.  It was, as always, a warm, welcoming and informative learning experience. Have a lovely week.”  Kelly Hick, WA

“Dear Sheridan, thank you, and the other trainers for an excellent and informative Zoom workshop last Wednesday.  I really enjoyed how it was presented and gained some valuable tips.  Thank you all again.”  Libbie Tyburski, NSW

“Hey Ladies, I attended the June 16^th and I must tell you I thought it was your best ever that I have attended. Thank you for a great insightful couple of hours I always learn so much more than what I knew. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.”  Dee Vujovich, QLD

“Just a quick thanks to everyone for a great interactive OPD last night.
I think it’s wonderful to see so many new celebrants taking a genuine interest in learning and understanding why we do things the way we do.
Keep up the good work. Put me down for next year. Have a splendid day.”
Sue Hardy, NSW

“Thanks so much Sheridan and to you all for yesterday, you were informative and provided a laugh when needed.”  Nancy Wratten, WA

“I valued the trainers knowledge and expertise, their clear responses and examples of difficult situations, last but not least their encouragement.”
Bernadette Wurlod, Vic

“Trainers were Patient and inclusive of all participants .. forgiving of my faux pas re:- time zones and willing to bring me to speed on questions missed at the start . Thank you :)”  Leigh Dudley Baker, Vic

“The topics were spot on and through discussion and open questions asked by the trainers I was given more information that is useful for my business. Thank you.”  Gramatia Toula Young, NSW

“Hi Sheridan, thank you so much again for yesterday’s session. It was very helpful and worth every cent. Looking forward to joining more of your sessions in the future.”  Carol Sefo, Queensland

“Sheridan, thanks for you and your team of Trainers that helped us so much.  The session was well run, fun and very successful.  I certainly gained more knowledge that I had before I started. Thanks again and keep me on the mailing list.”  M.B., Queensland

“Hi Sheridan and team, I would like to reiterate my sincere thanks again. It’s a huge relief to have completed the OPD. It was a somewhat interesting forum at times but your patience and commitment shone beautifully, kind regards,”  Tiena Peters, WA

Hi Sheridan, a huge thank you to you and the team for an excellent, collaborative session today.  Very appreciative of your time, and knowledge, to assist in completion of 2022 OPD. Such a better experience than attempting OPD solo, and a far more productive way to learn! Thanks again.”  Angela Kilpatrick, Vic

“Thank you Sheridan and team, that was a brilliant workshop.  I very much appreciated and enjoyed the workshop and learnt lots of new stuff………..”
Rhonda White, NSW

“Hi Sheridan and team, thank you for the Compulsory OPD workshop, I had it marked to complete.  Now it is done and done well, I am so happy to tick it off my to do list.  The OPD was excellent and thank you.”
Rosemary Hackman, ACT

“Hi Sheridan and team, thanks so much for a great workshop. So much fun and very informative.”  Lincoln Amidy, NSW

“Hi Sheridan and team, thank you for your guidance in enabling me to access my portal and complete the OPD yesterday. I really appreciate your consideration and help in this regard. It was such a pleasure to be a part of the group. The refresher in both subjects was really excellent and helpful. The discussion was great too. I really enjoyed the session. You girls are brilliant at what you do. Thank you once again.”  Usha Sharma, VIC

“Hi Sheridan and team, I just wanted to say how truly grateful I am to have been part of your 2022 PD workshops.  Your support, patience and true desire to assist Marriage Celebrants is amazing.  These qualities put CTA above all the other online PD workshops and trainers.  Your professionalism is outstanding and I look forward to joining your future PD workshops.”
Oli Pajic, Vic

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SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
FUNERAL COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $418 DISCOUNTED $335
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND FUNERAL COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $548 DICOUNTED $440
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

About the Author

Sheridan Bryant transitioned from the high-pressure world of corporate life in 2005 to become a full-time celebrant, driven by the belief that every life celebration should be heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful, and fun—leaving everyone involved with something to cherish. As an industry-recognized celebrant and a Cert IV Celebrant Trainer & Assessor, Sheridan has officiated over a thousand ceremonies, including weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals, and name-giving events. Through her collection of “Compendiums,” she offers planning ideas, expert advice, examples, and administrative resources to help you create unique ceremonies and services that will be deeply remembered and treasured by all who participate.

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Celebrant Resources The Art of Ceremony

What does “The Art of Ceremony” really mean? It’s not just about grand events or rites of passage; it’s about the intentional routines that shape our everyday lives. A daily ceremony is a mindful practice—a way of starting, moving through, or ending your day with awareness and purpose. The goal is to acknowledge the passage of time without feeling overwhelmed by it, to observe and appreciate the small moments that truly matter.

Why do we have ceremony? Ceremonies mark life’s essential moments, reflecting our beliefs, hopes, traditions, culture, and spirituality. They bring people together, creating a sense of connection and belonging. Whether it’s a wedding, a funeral, or a baby naming, ceremonies create a meaningful space where life’s milestones are celebrated with intention.

As a celebrant, you craft ceremonies rooted in tradition and ritual. Celebrant Resources The Art of Ceremony from CTA provide you with everything you need to professionally compose and deliver ceremonies that are meaningful, respectful, and memorable for all occasions. These resources give you the words, knowledge, and skills to design ceremonies that honor life’s most important moments.

The Celebrant Resources The Art of Ceremony PDF compendiums are packed with guides, ideas, and alternatives for structuring every part of your ceremony—from the opening to the body, to the conclusion. They also expand on the role of “rituals” in ceremonies. A ritual, defined by psychologists, is a predefined sequence of symbolic actions. Rituals offer comfort and stability, reducing anxiety by providing predictability and a sense of constancy in an uncertain world.

With CTA’s resources, you’ll learn how to incorporate these rituals effectively, bringing a sense of calm and connection to the ceremonies you create. The small, intentional practices in life truly matter, and with these tools, you’ll ensure that every ceremony you conduct leaves a lasting, meaningful impact.

Celebrant Resources The Art of Ceremony Compendiums are sent in PDF format so, if you do not already have it installed, please download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader.

About the Author
Sheridan Bryant transitioned from the high-pressure world of corporate life in 2005 to become a full-time celebrant, driven by the belief that every life celebration should be heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful, and fun—leaving everyone involved with something to cherish. As an industry-recognised celebrant and a Cert IV Celebrant Trainer & Assessor, Sheridan has officiated over a thousand ceremonies, including weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals, and name-giving events. Through her collection of “Compendiums,” she offers planning ideas, expert advice, examples, and administrative resources to help you create unique ceremonies and services that will be deeply remembered and treasured by all who participate.

The Art of Ceremony Compendiums are available individually, or, save 20% when you purchase two or more.

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SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!

FUNERAL AND NAMING COMPENDIUMS NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND FUNERAL COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $548 DICOUNTED $440
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

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Ready to Enter the Funeral Industry? Or Looking to Refresh Your Skills?

Whether you’re new to the funeral industry or already experienced, “The Art of Funeral Services” is the ultimate compendium to elevate your expertise. This isn’t just a PDF training course—this is a complete toolkit to help you become a respected professional in the field. From gaining essential knowledge and refining your skills to mastering the right wording and administration, this resource will empower you to deliver meaningful funeral services that honor the deceased and comfort their loved ones.

Why Choose “The Art of Funeral Services”?

As a celebrant, you have the extraordinary privilege of telling the stories of lives well-lived—celebrating the achievements, loves, and legacies of the deceased. This compendium guides you in writing, presenting, and commemorating the final chapter in a way that resonates deeply with families and their communities.

You’ll learn to craft services that truly reflect the unique journey of each individual. The moments you help create will be remembered for a lifetime, leaving a lasting tribute to the person who has passed.

What’s Inside:

• Comprehensive Knowledge: Learn the ins and outs of funeral services, from the very first family consultation to the final presentation.
• Memorable Words: Get access to carefully crafted wording for eulogies and ceremonies that help you honor the life of the deceased in a meaningful way.
• Administration Documents: Use ready-made templates for all the necessary forms, including family questionnaires and eulogy forms, that you can customize to suit your needs.
• Real-Life Scenarios: Gain invaluable insight with three detailed scenarios, from initial interviews to a full video of the service in action.

Becoming a Professional Celebrant

In Australia, anyone can lead a funeral service, but to be recognized as a professional by funeral directors, you must demonstrate true understanding, empathy, and skill. This compendium prepares you to become that professional—someone who is trusted to handle the delicate needs of grieving families with care and compassion.

The tools and resources within “The Art of Funeral Services” ensure you’re ready for every type of service, from the most traditional to the uniquely personal. It’s the only resource you’ll ever need to confidently deliver heartfelt, one-of-a-kind services.

An Investment in Your Future

For only $259, you’ll receive a wealth of knowledge and resources to make your career as a celebrant both successful and financially rewarding. This comprehensive guide could be the difference between delivering an ordinary service and one that truly makes an impact.

Written by Sheridan Bryant, an experienced celebrant with years of hands-on experience in weddings, funerals, and name givings, this compendium is based on real-life examples, offering practical insights drawn from her own career. Sheridan understands that planning a funeral service can be stressful, and she’s created this resource to save you time while providing the very best tools for success.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It:

“What a valuable, extremely well-written collection of vital info. It’s one of the best manuals I’ve seen, loaded with valuable material. I haven’t started officiating funerals yet, but I constantly refer back to my ‘Bible of Funeral Services.’ I’m looking forward to putting it all into practice for my first funeral.”
— Dennis F., WA

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MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
FUNERAL COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $418 DISCOUNTED $340
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About the Author

Sheridan Bryant transitioned from the high-pressure world of corporate life in 2005 to become a full-time celebrant, driven by the belief that every life celebration should be heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful, and fun—leaving everyone involved with something to cherish. As an industry-recognized celebrant and a Cert IV Celebrant Trainer & Assessor, Sheridan has officiated over a thousand ceremonies, including weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals, and name-giving events. Through her collection of “Compendiums,” she offers planning ideas, expert advice, examples, and administrative resources to help you create unique ceremonies and services that will be deeply remembered and treasured by all who participate.

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SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
FUNERAL COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $418 DISCOUNTED $335
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND FUNERAL COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $548 DICOUNTED $440
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

About the Author

Sheridan Bryant transitioned from the high-pressure world of corporate life in 2005 to become a full-time celebrant, driven by the belief that every life celebration should be heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful, and fun—leaving everyone involved with something to cherish. As an industry-recognized celebrant and a Cert IV Celebrant Trainer & Assessor, Sheridan has officiated over a thousand ceremonies, including weddings, commitment ceremonies, funerals, and name-giving events. Through her collection of “Compendiums,” she offers planning ideas, expert advice, examples, and administrative resources to help you create unique ceremonies and services that will be deeply remembered and treasured by all who participate.

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Are you ready to build your celebrancy business and income whilst acquiring the knowledge to be seen as a complete professional in both industries?

“The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” and “The Art of Naming Ceremonies” Compendiums

These Compendiums are not just planners, but rather word planners giving you many samples of funeral and naming ceremony wording. These Compendiums will give you the foundation Knowledge, the Words, the Skills to professionally present the ceremonies together with all the Administration Resources to bring your ceremonies together.  The purpose of these Compendiums is to help you, your couples and your families to select the words you will deliver, together with the many components available to you to write creative and unique ceremonies, in the case of marriages, with much joy and celebration, and for naming ceremonies with fun and enjoyment. 

It also offers you all the necessary Administration Forms for marriages and namings in word format which will be downloaded with the Compendiums for your use or change them all around, its up to you!

If you are new to celebrancy, or have been in the industry for years, they are, possibly, the only funeral and naming ceremony reference books you will ever require and both offer a comprehensive range for every occasion, every theme and every alternative you need to write unique, one of a kind ceremonies where the occasion is to celebrate love and the memories of a loved one’s life!

Is an investment of just $360 (normally $448) worth making your ongoing career as a celebrant both highly successful, financially beneficial and diversified?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheridan Bryant left the pressure and politics of the “corporate world” in 2005 to become a full time celebrant with the belief that every life celebration should be one which is heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful and fun, where no-one left without taking the celebration with them.  As an industry recognised celebrant and celebrant OPD trainer she has conducted over a thousand ceremonies including weddings, commitments, funerals and name giving ceremonies. Sheridan’s collection of “Compendiums” will give you planning ideas, advice, examples and the administration resources to help you create “one of a kind” ceremonies and services that will be long remembered and treasured by all involved.

These Compendiums are designed for YOU and your families to create every component of a funeral service and a naming ceremony. – the words you will use for their celebration.

If you do not already have it installed, please download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader.

SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!

FUNERAL AND NAMING COMPENDIUMS NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND FUNERAL COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $548 DICOUNTED $440
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

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Are you ready to write inspirational ceremonies and/or be recognised as an absolute professional within the funeral industry!  You have come to the right place………………..

“The Art of Marriage Ceremonies”, “The Art of Funeral Services” and “The Art of Naming Ceremonies” Compendiums

These three Compendiums are not just another ceremony planner, but rather, they are ceremony and service word planners giving you many sample marriage, naming and funeral ceremony wording.  These Compendiums will give you the foundation Knowledge, the Words, the Skills to present the ceremony or service and the Resources to bring them all together.  The purpose of these Compendiums is to help you, your couple and your families to select the words you will deliver, together with the many components available to you to write creative and unique ceremonies. Whether for your couple’s or your grieving families, each occasion marks a very special occasion within their lives. 

It also offers you all the necessary Administration Forms in word format which will be downloaded with the Compendium for your use or change them all around, its up to you!

For weddings the Marriage Compendium includes your Couples Interview Questionnaire, a Sample Order of Ceremony, a sample of your Terms and Conditions and finally a sample Statement of Fees which includes Terms and Conditions. For funerals, the Funeral Compendium includes a Family Interview Questionnaire and a Eulogy Questionnaire to you to complete with your grieving family.
For Namings, the Compendium includes all the necessary administration documents to finalise you ceremony.

If you are new to celebrancy, or have been in the industry for years, it is, possibly, the only reference books you will ever require and offers a comprehensive range for every occasion, every theme and every alternative you need to write unique, one of a kind ceremonies where the occasion is to celebrate love or the final chapter in a loved ones’ life.

Having officiated at weddings for many, many years, the author, Sheridan Bryant,  recognises that your time is valuable and planning a ceremony or funeral service can be somewhat stressful. This book has not been written from a theoretical point of view, “The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” and “The Art of Funeral Services” Compendiums gives you, what she considers, to be the best of the best from real couples, real families and real ceremonies and funeral services.

If you do not already have it installed, please download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader.

SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
FUNERAL COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $418 DISCOUNTED $335
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $565

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Celebrant Training Australia’s Online Naming Course has been designed by professional Cert IV Trainers and Assessors who understand the needs of adult learners and have many years experience within the celebrancy industry. Each participant will receive a online PDF Course Manual and once the course has been completed with all assessments successfully concluded, you will be ready, the next day, to take the initial enquiry, interview the parents/family, prepare their celebration and present the ceremony professionally and confidently.

As a celebrant, it is always a great pleasure and honour to be invited to conduct a baby naming ceremony for one the of the couples you have married (or not).  It allows you the opportunity to see your couple again and catch up with all their latest news.  It also allows you to commence a new relationship with the family and our Online Naming Course will give your the resources and skills to plan, prepare and conduct a professional naming ceremony.

You will then become their “family celebrant” and you will be called on for all family occasions, whether happy or sad, from womb to tomb and the many life events with which you can assist the family to celebrate in a meaningful, sincere and professional way.  As the “family celebrant”, you will become more and more familiar with the family and, whatever the occasion, with the background of having completed our Online Naming Course, you will be able to assist to ensure their celebration is everything the family could ask for.

Naturally, one of the happiest life events is welcoming a new baby into the family. If the parents choose not to have a religious christening, they will call upon a civil celebrant to prepare and conduct this welcoming ceremony and our Online Naming Course will give you the confidence necessary to present this ceremony professionally.

The Naming Ceremony is a ceremonial occasion for extended family members and friends to officially welcome the new family member; whether a newborn, one year old, a wee toddler or perhaps an adopted older child who the family wants to officially recognise and welcome into their new family relationship.

With our Online Naming Course you can discuss the format of the ceremony with the parents, although it will often include the meaning of the ‘name’, promises of support an love for the child’s future – parents, grandparents, older siblings and, of course, godparents (more commonly known as guardian parents; not in the legal sense of the word ‘guardian’)

Relations may also offer gifts, love and the promise to share and teach the new family member. Rose petals, candles, balloons, bubbles and other symbols can be used through the ceremony for the enjoyment of guests and particularly the many other children who would no doubt be present.  Our Online Naming Course includes many symbolic rituals for the naming day. Don’t forget music and party food are key components of any celebration.

Sadly, civil celebrants are often called upon to perform naming ceremonies in hospitals for very sick newborns and a naming ceremony may even be incorporated in a funeral service for a stillborn baby or babies who have only had very short lives.   At these particular times a “family celebrant” will be a special source of support and caring at such a difficult, vulnerable time and completion of our Online Naming Course will prepare you well to handle these types of situations.

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How long will the course take me?

The average time it currently takes participants is 1 – 6 months depending on how much time you have to allocate to study in a very busy world, although the course is completely self paced and your registration is for 12 months.

How much does it cost to complete the Online Naming Course?

Please note all pricing includes GST!

Prior to registration, please peruse our Participant and Refund Policy Document

Online at your convenience – $159.00 (includes GST)

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Need help? Advice is free!

Thinking of the 50:50 or ‘phone a friend’ options?  No need, all CTA’s trainers are available to you should you require assistance or clarification regarding the legals of an upcoming wedding, or any other query you may have.  So please feel free to contact one of our highly experienced trainers with your query –
Sheridan Bryant, Administrator | Cert 1V Trainer & Assessor
Phone: 0418 887 646
Sue Eloise Henthorn, Trainer
Phone:  0418 887 646
Charyl Walsh, Cert 1V Trainer & Assessor
Phone:  0412 277 821
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Celebrant Mentoring | Celebrant Coaching

Our trainers have many thousands of ceremonies under their belts together with OPD training experience so they understand how difficult it can be to commence or expand your celebrancy business – possibly from part-time to full-time and what you need to know to successfully get you there……

Is your goal to succeed and become a busy and highly successful, professional full time celebrant – if that is your long term plan and why shouldn’t it be? Celebrancy offers a rewarding and fulfilling career choice.

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Approximately how long will the Online Funeral Course take?

Depending on your everyday commitments and the time you allocate for study, generally the course will take anywhere from 1 month to six months to complete although your enrolment is for a 12-month period from your initial course confirmation.

What is the cost of this course?

Online at your convenience – $350.00 (includes GST)

For your information, please read our Participant Policy and Procedure Information prior to registration.

Or you may prefer our 3 day face-to-face Zoom Funeral Training  or for just $259 “The Art of Funeral Services” Compendium”  a full funeral course with no assessments required.

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Are you ready to build your celebrancy business and income whilst acquiring the knowledge to be seen as a complete professional in both industries?

“The Art of Funeral Services” and “The Art of Naming Ceremonies” Compendiums

These Compendiums are not just planners, but rather word planners giving you many samples of funeral and naming ceremony wording. These Compendiums will give you the foundation Knowledge, the Words, the Skills to professionally present the ceremonies together with all the Administration Resources to bring your ceremonies together.  The purpose of these Compendiums is to help you, your couples and your families to select the words you will deliver, together with the many components available to you to write creative and unique ceremonies, in the case of funerals, with warmth and compassion, and for naming ceremonies with fun and enjoyment. 

It also offers you all the necessary Administration Forms for funerals and namings in word format which will be downloaded with the Compendiums for your use or change them all around, its up to you!

If you are new to celebrancy, or have been in the industry for years, they are, possibly, the only funeral and naming ceremony reference books you will ever require and both offer a comprehensive range for every occasion, every theme and every alternative you need to write unique, one of a kind ceremonies where the occasion is to celebrate love and the memories of a loved one’s life!

Is an investment of just $340 worth making your ongoing career as a celebrant both highly successful, financially beneficial and diversified?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheridan Bryant left the pressure and politics of the “corporate world” in 2005 to become a full time celebrant with the belief that every life celebration should be one which is heartfelt, inspiring, meaningful and fun, where no-one left without taking the celebration with them.  As an industry recognised celebrant and celebrant OPD trainer she has conducted over a thousand ceremonies including weddings, commitments, funerals and name giving ceremonies. Sheridan’s collection of “Compendiums” will give you planning ideas, advice, examples and the administration resources to help you create “one of a kind” ceremonies and services that will be long remembered and treasured by all involved.

These Compendiums are designed for YOU and your families to create every component of a funeral service and a naming ceremony. – the words you will use for their celebration.

If you do not already have it installed, please download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader.

SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM AND FUNERAL COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $548 DICOUNTED $440
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

The post The Art of Funeral Services & The Art of Naming Ceremonies appeared first on Celebrant Training Courses|PD and OPD Workshops|Funeral Courses|Online Funeral Course.

Are you ready to write inspirational ceremonies and/or be recognised as an absolute professional within the funeral industry!  You have come to the right place………………..

“The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” and “The Art of Funeral Services” Compendiums

“The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” and “The Art of Funeral Services” Compendiums are not just another wedding or funeral planner, but rather, they are ceremony and service word planners giving you many sample marriage ceremony wording and funeral service wording.  These Compendiums will give you the foundation Knowledge, the Words, the Skills to present the ceremony or service and the Resources to bring them all together.  The purpose of these Compendiums is to help you, your couple and your families to select the words you will deliver, together with the many components available to you to write creative and unique ceremonies. Whether for your couple’s or your grieving families, each occasion marks a very special occasion within their lives. 

It also offers you all the necessary Administration Forms in word format which will be downloaded with the Compendium for your use or change them all around, its up to you!

For weddings the Marriage Compendium includes your Couples Interview Questionnaire, a Sample Order of Ceremony, a sample of your Terms and Conditions and finally a sample Statement of Fees which includes Terms and Conditions. For funerals, the Funeral Compendium includes a Family Interview Questionnaire and a Eulogy Questionnaire to you to complete with your grieving family.

If you are new to celebrancy, or have been in the industry for years, it is, possibly, the only reference books you will ever require and offers a comprehensive range for every occasion, every theme and every alternative you need to write unique, one of a kind ceremonies where the occasion is to celebrate love or the final chapter in a loved ones’ life.

Having officiated at weddings for many, many years, the author, Sheridan Bryant,  recognises that your time is valuable and planning a ceremony or funeral service can be somewhat stressful. This book has not been written from a theoretical point of view, “The Art of Marriage Ceremonies” and “The Art of Funeral Services” Compendiums gives you, what she considers, to be the best of the best from real couples, real families and real ceremonies and funeral services.

If you do not already have it installed, please download the FREE Adobe PDF Reader.

SAVE 20% WHEN YOU PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COMPENDIUMS!
MARRIAGE COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $448 DISCOUNTED $360
FUNERAL COMPENDIUM & NAMING COMPENDIUM NORMALLY $418 DISCOUNTED $335
BUY ALL THREE! NORMALLY $707 DISCOUNTED $570

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