The Guide to a Dead Brilliant Funeral Speech is the handbook for those who are privileged to deliver funeral eulogies/speeches as a profession or for those called upon to speak at a funeral for the very first time. It is a light hearted yet powerful guide to helping funeral officiants deliver a memorable funeral speech that leaves an audience feeling, 'that was the best funeral I have ever attended'. Neil offers tools, tips and technical advice on how to communicate effectively at a funeral, in addition to humorous stories and reflections that point to radical changes taking place within the world of funeral ceremonies towards personalised and bespoke funeral services.
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If you are looking for a guide on how to speak at a funeral that is full of passion, you have found the right book.A" Pam Vetter, The Funeral Lady, USA There is no such thing as a short cut to a good funeral...Neil Dorward's book will ensure the highest standards of excellence.A" Dally Messenger III Principal, International College Of Celebrancy, Australia
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Neil is one of the most experienced Civil Funeral Celebrants in the UK. He is a member of the Professional Speakers Association, the joint President of the Association of Independent Celebrants and the Director of Studies for the UK Division of the International College of Celebrancy. He divides his time between speaking at funerals, coaching, training people to become Civil Funeral Celebrants and delivering keynotes and workshops on the theme of 'Legacy' and 'This is your life'.
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By UK Celebrant
Whether you are looking to train as a funeral celebrant or having been working in the profession for many years you will find this book a captivating read.
Neil Dorward is an experienced funeral celebrant, Trainer and Speaker who shares his knowledge and experience in an informative yet lighthearted manner.
This book will provide you with many of the tools you need to write and present the last gift we are able to give to any person, we only have ONE chance to get it right and as Neil says 'One chance to make a lasting impression' this book will help you to be able to do exactly that. I have been training professional funeral celebrants for many years and recommend this book to all of my students. (Terri Shanks - Founder of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, UK)
Neil Dorward is an experienced funeral celebrant, Trainer and Speaker who shares his knowledge and experience in an informative yet lighthearted manner.
This book will provide you with many of the tools you need to write and present the last gift we are able to give to any person, we only have ONE chance to get it right and as Neil says 'One chance to make a lasting impression' this book will help you to be able to do exactly that. I have been training professional funeral celebrants for many years and recommend this book to all of my students. (Terri Shanks - Founder of The Fellowship of Professional Celebrants, UK)
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This book is well worth reading. A must for anyone who is a Celebrant or who has been asked to speak at a Funeral.
Anyone who is or about to be a Funeral Celebrant will find this book useful.
Anyone who is or about to be a Funeral Celebrant will find this book useful.
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This is a good beginner's book.
6 Aug 2010
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This book provides material useful to the novice funeral celebrant. However, there are other books out there - and available through Amazon - that may be even more helpful. Before ordering this one, do a search on Amazon using "funeral celebrant" or "Doing funerals" to get started.
Doug Manning has the definitive approach to funeral celebrancy. If you check out [...] or search under his name in Amazon, you will find his works. He concentrates on the key to a good celebration of life: conveying the significance and meaning of a person's life, and the legacy she/he has left to family and friends.
Doug Manning has the definitive approach to funeral celebrancy. If you check out [...] or search under his name in Amazon, you will find his works. He concentrates on the key to a good celebration of life: conveying the significance and meaning of a person's life, and the legacy she/he has left to family and friends.
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