What is a Funeral Celebrant?
My friend Gwyn Davies from South Wales has written this poem which I think explains what we offer as Funeral Celebrants in a lovely way. Thanks for letting me use it Gwyn. What Is A Funeral Celebrant? Celebrant, Celebrant, what is it you do? I’m a little old fashioned and haven’t a clue. Celebrant, Celebrant, what is it you do? Are you religious, or is that taboo? Who is your target, where is your goal? I’m a little confused, as to what is your role. Are you religious, or the atheist sort, I’m a bit in the dark and need to be taught. Well let me enlighten, I’ll try and explain, I’m there as a person to try ease the pain. It isn’t about me or any belief, I try help the loved ones to help with their grief. There’s more than two options, to help people through, So I’ll try and explain, what us Celebrants do. We take an approach, with a personal touch, For loved ones in need of the help for a crutch. Some aren’t religious, but still want a prayer, Or even a hymn, and we’re happy to sh...