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Are you exploring the idea of becoming a celebrant? Does training as a celebrant feel like a natural choice? If so, I would love to help you explore whether this vocation is right for you – and what kind of celebrant you would like to be. Being a successful celebrant is going to be one of the great joys and privileges of your working life. You will bond and connect with people who have remarkable stories to celebrate and you will help them find the words. But to be truly remarkable, to deliver a service that is outstanding, you will need to constantly invest in your own training and development. And to thrive and prosper from this profession, you will need to develop an appreciation of your worth and the value you will add to your clients. That is why the quality of your initial celebrant training is so important, and I would love to work with you to ensure you’re ready to become the best celebrant you can be. Meet your trainer Dinah Liversidge (She/Her) Training people to be remarkable Independent Celebrants. Sharing the chance to work in a career that is rewarding, fulfiling and creative. It’s a role that suits those who are happy to stand next to those in the spotlight, helping them to shine. Bringing almost three decades of experience to my training and coaching, I love what I do and it shows. I work one-to-one with my students and build relationships with them on trust and credibility. I’ve won awards for speaking and my training. In 2023 I was runner up in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Celebrancy’ Award at the Association of Independent Celebrants Awards. I adore trees, cats, motorcycles, good coffee, conversation and cake. I’m passionate about equality and inclusion, small business growth and the environment. I live in a Welsh-long-house, in our three-acre woodland in West Wales with my husband, John. Ways we can work together One to One Bespoke Training for New Celebrants I offer bespoke one-to-one Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Celebrant training programmes for new celebrants. These consist of six one-hour sessions, plus assignments, assessments and my ongoing support over a period of six weeks. Self-Paced Online Training for Celebrants My self-paced training courses for wedding & funeral Celebrants deliver the same high quality training, with videos, assessments, and ongoing support, while completing your training at times that suit you. Professional Development for Celebrants Once you’ve trained, it’s important to continually invest in your development. I offer regular CPD sessions and workshops for both new and experienced celebrants that cover a wide range of ceremony and business skills. Coaching for Celebrants If you’ve been working as a celebrant for a while and it feels like a lot has changed, then this course is for you. We’ll complete a full review of your business, with loads of actionable ideas and a reconnection with your brand values.
I have just completed my training with Dinah to become a wedding celebrant which I have thoroughly enjoyed. Dinah is an excellent teacher and also extremely generous in sharing all the knowledge, tips and experience she has gained across her career. This is a fantastic course if you are considering becoming a celebrant and I feel very lucky to have been taught by Dinah
I have nearly completed my celebrant training with Dinah at Celebrant Trainer, and I can honestly say the support, guidance and advice she has given throughout has been excellent.
From the beginning, Dinah has been approachable, knowledgeable and genuinely encouraging. She has taken the time to offer helpful advice, answer questions, and provide reassurance whenever needed. Her feedback has been constructive and supportive, which has really helped build my confidence as I progress through the course.
What has stood out most is how much she cares about her learners and wants them to do well. The training has been informative, well delivered and backed up by real support throughout, which has made a big difference to my experience.
I’m very grateful for all of Dinah’s help and would highly recommend Celebrant Trainer to anyone thinking about training to become a celebrant.
Dinah is an exceptional trainer and human. I had the privilege of working with her training to be a Celebrant for funerals and weddings. Now that I am actually delivering these services, I realise that her insight and 'extras' were absolutely invaluable. Everything was thought about. She shares her own experiences and lets you know the pitfalls so you don't make them. What course out there does that!?
If you are looking to train as a Celebrant, look no further and book a call with Dinah straight away!
Dinah is an exceptional person and a wonderful Celebrant trainer. Kind, caring, thorough and professional, I found her training to be of the highest quality and would recommend her unreservedly.
Reply from Celebranttrainer
Thank you so much Anita, what a wonderful review. It was such a joy going on this journey with you.
I trained as a celebrant with another independent in 2015 and had worked in the funeral related industry for a number of years. I wanted to top up my training and ensure that I was current, as well as feel as confident as I could stepping out on my own. I knew I didn't want to start at the beginning and train with a 'beige' sterile company who had thrown up in the boom of celebrants but equally had reservations about training with an independent again.
I am so grateful that the universe brought me to Dinah! From the very beginning I felt part of her family, I felt heard and valued. The things I could bring to the table were seen and my confidence soared. I was so nervous submitting my assignments but need not have worried as Dinah was always so positive, even with the corrections my work occasionally needed.
As a neuro-divergent person I felt working with Dinah was so inclusive. I knew she saw me for the person I am and how the gifts that I have could benefit others. Dinah's training is like no other and if you are serious about your celebrant work, want to make the family the focus and do right by them then you really couldn't be in better hands.
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Wow, Kym, thank you for your wonderful review. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and loved every minute of working with you.
From the moment I met Dinah I knew she was the Celebrant Trainer for me - so warm and friendly, but also knowledgeable and professional. She really listened and spent time finding out if Celebrancy was the right career path for me. Turns out it really is. I completed my Funeral Celebrant training in January 2025 and have now helped 20 families to create the perfect ceremony for their loved one. I completed my Wedding Celebrant training in the following April. Dinah doesn’t just provide training around writing and delivering a ceremony, but also about running a business and about the industry. After both courses I felt fully prepared to set up my business. I would highly recommend Dinah, who I now consider to be a good friend. Thank you
Reply from Celebranttrainer
Thank you Louise, I am so grateful for your kind words. It was such a joy working with you and watching you become the confident, caring celebrant you are has been a privilege.
I can’t recommend Dinah enough. From the moment we had our video call consultation I knew she was the one for me. Her training is slick, professional and sets you up for success. I completed my Funeral Celebrant training with her in September 2025 and have already signed up with her for my Wedding training. She is wonderful and I encourage you to start your Celebrant journey with Dinah.
Reply from Celebranttrainer
Thank you Joe, I'm so looking forward to continuing your training next year. You're a natural.
I found it very difficult to decide who to train with for my celebrant journey as there were so many to choose from, but as soon as I spoke to Dinah I knew she would be the one I could trust with my training. I can honestly say she was amazing, and I have learnt so much from her, over and above what you would learn elsewhere. Dinah has vast knowledge as she has been a celebrant for many years, and her words of wisdom and stories have given me the ability to move forward confidently with my new career. Thank you Dinah xxx
Reply from Celebranttrainer
Thank you Tracey, I'm so glad you got so much from the training.
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