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what is the funeral fix?

The Funeral Fix is a modern, purpose-driven training platform dedicated to educating, supporting and inspiring Funeral Celebrants. We offer online and in-person courses that blend professional knowledge with emotional intelligence, equipping celebrants with everything they need to deliver meaningful, client-centered funeral ceremonies — and build a career doing it.

WHO CREATED THE FUNERAL FIX?

The Funeral Fix was co-founded by Yasemin Trollope and Oliver Thomson — two experienced Funeral Celebrants and Funeral Planners who saw a need for modern, heartfelt celebrant training. With years of lived experience in the industry and a passion for elevating end-of-life care, they’ve designed training that is practical, inclusive, and deeply aligned with today’s needs.

WHAT COURSES & offerings DO YOU OFFER?

We offer a growing range of training, resources, and community events to support both new and established celebrants. Here's what’s available right now:

• The Funeral Fix Online Celebrant Training:
  Our flagship 8-module, self-paced certification course for those ready to build or refine a career in funeral celebrancy. Perfect for both beginners and working celebrants who want modern tools, guidance, and support.

• The Celebrant Marketing Toolkit (online):
  This on-demand course teaches celebrants how to confidently market themselves, find aligned clients, and turn their passion into a sustainable business. Ideal for those ready to grow or pivot their brand.

• The Funeral Fix In-Person Training:
  Live, hands-on annual workshops for those who prefer to learn in person. These immersive sessions include ceremony writing, role play, and community connection — all in a safe, supportive environment.

• The Storyteller’s Summit (in-person):

  An inspiring, expert-led in-person event for Funeral Celebrants, celebrants-in-training, and death care professionals. Designed to help you grow your storytelling craft, deepen your practice, and connect with a like-minded community.

• Private Mentoring (online):

  Tailored, personal support for Funeral Celebrants who want to go deeper. Whether you need feedback on your ceremony writing, guidance through a tricky client experience, or help refining your offer — this is your space to get individualised support.

• Mortal Mingle (in-person):

  A relaxed, real-talk gathering for people interested in death literacy, ceremony, and conscious connection. Mortal Mingle brings together celebrants, death doulas, and the death-curious for heartfelt conversations, community and collective learning — without the fluff or formality.
  Perfect if you're curious, craving connection, or just want to be part of the conversation.

• The Funeral Fix Playbook:
  A practical, downloadable PDF workbook packed with tools, templates, scripts, and checklists to help you run your celebrant practice with confidence and ease. Think of it as your go-to celebrant resource library.

• Free Journalling Exercise - An Introspection on Death and Dying:

  This introspection has been designed to help you peel back the layers of your own thoughts, beliefs and fears around death in an effort to help you get comfortable working in this space.

• The Funeral Fix Podcast:

  The Funeral Fix Podcast is your go-to resource for honing your skills, gaining inspiration, and fostering a deeper understanding of the art and science of modern funeral ceremonies - all delivered straight to your ears!

• Scholarships:

  We are committed to empowering passionate people to become the best Funeral Celebrants in the world. The Funeral Fix is now investing in you by giving back and offering the opportunity to apply for The Funeral Fix Scholarship Program.

Read more about our offerings here!

What makes The Funeral Fix different from other training organisations?

We’re proudly different — and that’s the point. Here’s how we stand out:

• Modern voice, modern approach: We teach celebrancy in a way that reflects how people want to be remembered today; inclusive, personalised, meaningful.

• Built from lived experience: You’re learning from professionals who’ve been on the front line of grief and ceremony.

• We go beyond the basics: Our training covers grief work, self-care, business strategy, and real-world ceremony writing; not just textbook theory.

• Community-first: You won’t walk this path alone. Our growing celebrant community is one of our greatest assets.

• Values-led: Everything we do is rooted in compassion, integrity, and the belief that ceremony can be a powerful force for healing.

Do I need prior experience to join your courses?

Not at all. Our courses are designed to support all levels — from complete beginners to experienced celebrants looking for fresh inspiration, tools, or structure. If you feel called to this work, you belong here.

Are your courses recognised or accredited?

While there’s no formal accreditation required to be a Funeral Celebrant in Australia (or many other regions), The Funeral Fix offers certification upon successful course completion. More importantly, we’re known and respected within the industry — and our graduates are increasingly being sought out by forward-thinking Funeral Directors and families.

Where are you based, and do you work with international students?

We’re proudly based in Australia, but all of our online content is accessible globally. We welcome students from all over the world — especially those seeking a modern, inclusive, and compassionate approach to funeral celebrancy.

What if I need support or have questions during my course?

You’ll never be left hanging. We offer:

• Access to our private Facebook group for community and peer support

• A 1:1 coaching call in the online course

• Email support for any tech or course-related questions

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Do You OFFEr Refunds?

We want you to feel confident and supported in your decision to join us.

✅ The Funeral Fix Online Celebrant Training comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you enrol and realise within the first 30 days that the course isn’t the right fit for you, simply reach out and we’ll refund your investment in full. No hard feelings.

❌ For in-person events, Marketing Toolkit, digital resources (like the Playbook), and mentoring sessions, we are unable to offer refunds due to the nature of the offering and the preparation involved.

If you have questions about any of our programs or need help deciding what’s right for you, please get in touch — we’re always happy to help you make the best choice for your journey.