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| Who to Choose - The Celebrant or The Clergy Member |
All funerals require an officiant to offer comfort, organize the
service, conduct the service, and ensure the decedent receives all the respect
they deserve. There are different kind of officiants to choose from but they
can be divided into two categories; clergy members with religious affiliations
and celebrants with no religious affiliations. Here are some tips to help you
make the right choice:
1. When to Choose Celebrants?
Celebrants are well-trained, educated, and certified officiants that
have the authority to conduct ceremonies like weddings and funerals. They’re a
good choice if:
- The decedent and the family want a neutral service without any
religious influence.
- They want a flexible funeral service that can be personalized and
unique.
- The decedent wanted the celebrant to perform the ceremony.
Celebrants offer great deal of comfort and are good at giving advice
on the grieving process as well.
2. When to Choose Clergy Members
Clergy members belong to a religious order and must follow the rules
and regulations of the religion for the funeral process. They’re a good choice
if:
- The decedent and the family are religious and want spiritual
comfort during the ceremony.
- They don’t mind the lack of flexibility and prefer a familiar
structured ceremony.
- The decedent has left behind instructions indicating that a member of a specific religious order perform the ceremony.
Both the clergy members and celebrants know how to conduct the
ceremony and ensure all members of the family have some closure. They also help
struggling families plan the funeral and make the choice between burial and
cremation if needed. This guidance can help ease the burden of planning and
ensure family members are more secure in their decisions.
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