Celebrant mentoring
with Oliver Thomson
Do what you love
It’s only natural that if you love what you do, you’re itching to share it with the world. A while back, I decided to do just that and set up an online mentoring and training platform for modern-minded marriage and funeral celebrant services. Check out what I offer below, which I’m consistently updating and refining as industry dynamics evolve with the times.
Weddings
As a seasoned wedding professional with over 15 years of experience, I can help you take your Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy to competitive new levels through a 100% personalised mentoring plan. You’ll deal directly with me, and I’ll build you a tailored course designed to reach your desired business goals, learning at your pace and depth aligned to your budgetary preference. We can also space out the mentoring process if that better meets your regular budget forecasting.
Funerals
In conjunction with a close industry colleague, Yaz Trollope, we co-developed the most comprehensive funeral celebrant training course available in Australia called The Funeral Fix, and we proudly believe it’s the best out there. Made up of easy-to-navigate online modules, there are eight to work through at your own pace, jam-packed with quality information and tutorials to help you bring your funeral A-game. As a bonus, once you become a Funeral Fix member, you’re in for life, with 24/7 access to updated online resources and templates, handy tips and industry news delivered in an interactive community format. At times, we also stage social events, so you’ll get invites to mingle with a bunch of industry associates to share stories and grow your network. Check out The Funeral Fix Podcast for personal conversations and insights into our celebrancy world.
What you get
Elevate your current celebrant side hustle to a thriving full-time enterprise.
Learn how to build a captivating brand with differentiated market positioning.
Follow advice on how to set your fees in line with industry demand.
Understand what goes into compiling a solid client brief and Runsheet.
Hone the art of compelling scriptwriting and storytelling.
Learn how to engage a crowd and keep the format flowing effortlessly.
Discover efficient ways to project manage the administrative side of the business.
Receive guidance on sales and marketing strategies to help secure and convert leads.
Get the inside line on the best tech to deliver a reliable service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is for celebrants who are already qualified and working, but want support with the practical side of running a celebrancy business. That might mean refining your presentation style, building confidence in front of a room, or setting up systems and processes that make your business easier to run. It is not a substitute for your initial Certificate IV training.
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Mentoring is tailored to what you need, so cost depends on whether you are after a single session or ongoing support. Get in touch and we can have a chat about what you are looking for and I can let you know what makes sense.
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It depends on what you need help with. Some celebrants want to work on confidence and presentation, others want help with the business side, like systems, pricing or client communication. We start with a conversation about where you are at and what you want to improve, then build sessions around that.
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If you are finding parts of the job harder than they should be, whether that is nerves in front of a crowd, managing your business, or just wanting to feel more confident in your role, then yes. Having someone who has been through it and can give you honest, practical feedback tends to save a lot of trial and error.
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I have created an online course training individuals to become modern funeral professionals and offer many courses and options for training in this field. Visit funeralfix.com.au for more information and to enrol today.