Become an IoCF Celebrant

The Institute of Civil Funerals is the only organisation dedicated to funeral celebrancy, the oldest celebrant body in the UK and the only one with professional Institute status.

Our unparalleled support for bereaved families and the celebrants who care for them is based on experience since 2004. 

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Why Join?

The Institute of Civil Funerals is a vibrant, supportive membership organisation for funeral celebrants who are committed to achieving high standards.

We are the only organisation dedicated to funeral celebrancy and the only one with professional institute status.

Since our inception in 2004 we have been proud to have the motto “setting the national standard.”  We passionately believe that civil funeral celebrants should create and deliver a unique, personal funeral ceremony each and every time they are asked to do so.

Our desire to ensure our members are the best in the funeral industry means we have high expectations when it comes to joining us; we are not an organisation that will simply take someone’s money just because they’ve offered it!  Our focus is on quality of membership, not quantity.

For that reason, only those who have gained the NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy within the last year gains you automatic entry into the Institute, we just ask to see your certificate.

The Level 3 Diploma in funeral celebrancy is the highest qualification; this can be studied through various UK organisations.  You will also be asked to confirm that you agree to our other quality standards.

Membership Benefits

We will support you in all aspects of being a funeral celebrant.  Among the many benefits of being a member are:

  • Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance (this is not availabe for our overseas members);
  • Handling of feedback and complaints;
  • Representation on other bodies such as the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) and Funeral Celebrancy Council (FCC);
  • A personal mentor for the first year of membership;
  • Your personal webpage on the Institute website;
  • Access to inspiring and creative members-only resources on the website;
  • Membership of our closed Facebook group where you can find friendly support, professional debate and discussion of best practice;
  • Regular training webinars;
  • The opportunity to promote yourself through our social media;
  • A national weekend conference held every two years;
  • Full-time office staff who can guide you to the best support whenever you need it.

More details will be sent when you apply to join.  Please read them carefully to make sure that you are ready to accept the high expectations we have of all our members.

If you have any questions please call our friendly administrator, Wendy on 01480 861411.  Alternatively, email admin@iocf.org.uk.

 

Join Now

Apply to become a member for an annual fee of £276 (payable either in one lump sum or the option to pay £23 per month) plus a one-off £50 registration fee for new members.

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