October 20-22, 2025 | 6 NYS CEUs
NYSFDA Headquarters | Albany, NY
Hosted by the NYS Tribute Foundation and the New York State Funeral Directors Association
Consumers’ wishes continue to evolve. Empower your entire staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to design meaningful and personalized tributes. This program will prepare you to write, prepare, present uniquely individualized services that fits the needs and preferences of the deceased and their families.
Registration is open
Why Become a Certified Celebrant?
- Keep families at your funeral home. Whether the family has no church affiliation or chooses cremation, having a Celebrant on staff encourages families to stay with you rather than design their own tribute.
- Lead by example. Demonstrate your commitment to meeting the needs of today’s consumer.
- Set your funeral home apart. Offering a Celebrant as an option gives you a competitive edge when meeting the evolving needs of families.
InSight Institute‘s in-person training, approved for 6 NYS CEUs, is specifically designed for anyone interested in understanding the process of the funeral service and in learning how to personalize and design meaningful funerals or tributes. If you enjoy working with people, have writing and public speaking ability, as well as listening and consulting skills, this training program is for you.
During this training, we’ll cover:
- The Value of the Funeral
- Writing and Listening Skills
- Facilitating Family Meetings
- Service Planning
- Music and Readings Resources
- Masters of Ceremonies
- Presentation Skills
- Developing the Celebrant Concept in the Community
- and so much more!
Training Schedule
- Day 1: 3–9pm
Dinner provided - Day 2: 8am–5pm
Continental breakfast and lunch provided; dinner on your own; expect homework - Day 3: 8am–12pm
Continental breakfast provided
Nearby Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn (518.464.6666) | Hotel Trilogy Albany Airport (518.869.9100) | Crowne Plaza Albany/The Desmond (518.869.8100)
Learn how to write, prepare and present a totally individualized, personalized service that fits the deceased and their family.
Registration is open
Questions? Contact Kelly Deitz at kelly@nysfda.org or 518.452.8230.