Exhibiting at the National Celebrants' Convention, MuchLoved offers an online place to place to remember a special person. We look forward to meeting their team this coming Monday. celebrantsconvention.co.uk #NCC2025 #NCC25 #Connect #Learn #Grow #Celebrants #CelebrantsTogether

Pop and see the Civil Ceremonies stand at the National Celebrants' Convention in Solihull this coming Monday, for a chat about courses, celebrants supplies, and more. We look forward to seeing you there! celebrantsconvention.co.uk #NCC2025 #NCC25 #celebrantstogether

We look forward to meeting the team from Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) at next week's National Celebrants' Convention, where they will be exhibiting at the event in Solihull. celebrantsconvention.co.uk #NCC2025 #NCC25 #CelebrantsTogether

Our penultimate exhibitor showcase for the National Celebrants' Convention is SekerTech. Read on to find out more about their record-keeping software for funeral professionals ... See you at the NCC! celebrantsconvention.co.uk #NCC2025 #NCC25 #celebrantstogether

Tomorrow, we welcome celebrants from across the UK to the National Celebrants' Convention. If you would like to keep up with events on the day, follow the NCC Facebook page: National Celebrants' Convention, where you can see regular posts. #NCC2025 #NCC25 #celebrantstogether

Following a presentation at the National Celebrants’ Convention today, this video outlines the need for marriage law reform and what has happened so far: youtube.com/watch?v=GYzr-Q…

Independent Celebrants are in a unique position to share details of the support available, with a whole range of information on the Hospice UK website. Visit: hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/… for details. #DyingMatters #HospiceUK #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek2025 #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek

Today, the AOIC team celebrates and commemorates, along with millions of people across the world, the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day, acknowledging the end of WW2 and the surrender of Germany and its allies. We also give thanks to those working hard in the Armed Forces.#VE80

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (12-18 May) with this year's theme celebrating "community". The AOIC offers support through the Celebrant Sofa, an online informal Zoom meet, AOICsupport, regional reps, networking, the AOIC team, and more! More at: independentcelebrants.com

It appears Wedding Law Reform is quietly making its way back into Parliament, having been shelved since the Law Commission's report in 2022. The AOIC considers the latest comments by MPs in recent weeks: independentcelebrants.com/wedding-laws-b…

Missing the vibe from the National Celebrants' Convention? Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy this short recap … Don't forget to keep an eye on celebrantsconvention.co.uk and the NCC social media throughout the year for updates on the 2026 event. Enjoy! #NCC25

Attending two recent SAIF regional meetings, celebrant member Heather Bartsch and AOIC CEO Simon McGowan report back on some very interesting topics of discussion at the events, including direct cremation. Read at: independentcelebrants.com/make-funerals-…

Portraying civil celebrants as greedy profit-makers conducting gimmicky ceremonies, last week's Westminster Hall session arguing for Humanist marriages was quite the eye opener ... Read the AOIC's blog on our website, here: independentcelebrants.com/gaping-holes-i…

A 23-vote majority sees Assisted Dying Bill pass in Parliament: bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg4r…

This week, The Lord Bishop of Guildford suggests that by permitting independent celebrants to conduct legal weddings it will "cheapen and devalue what is such a vital and foundational institution". The AOIC responds here: independentcelebrants.com/love-is-all-ar… Russell Sandberg

We were delighted to attend Funeral Suppliers' Association's quarterly meeting in Solihull today, where our CEO Simon met with the FSA's Alun Tucker, SAIF's Ross Hickton, NAFD UK past president and industry activist John Adams, and more. More tomorrow at: independentcelebrants.com/news-and-blogs/

For those interested in the #FullerInquiry, Phase 2 of the report is now available, outlining recommendations for regulation and care of the deceased. The full, 355-page document can be read here: fuller.independent-inquiry.uk/wp-content/upl…

It’s International Self Care Day! Self care is important for your physical and mental health, and with celebrants working in emotional environments, we all need a little head space! Create a spot of downtime in your busy schedules and enjoy the rest of your day!