There are celebrant training courses — and then there’s Match and Dispatch: your complete celebrant career toolkit.
We didn’t set out to create “just another” training provider. We set out to build a solid foundation for a sustainable, successful celebrant business. We looked at what already existed and decided to raise the bar, to create training that’s honest, upfront, and realistic about what it actually takes to build a self-employed career that lasts.
You’ll get the truth, not the brochure version — the pros and the cons — plus the tools, resources, and ongoing support to grow your reputation, confidence, and business with real legs.
Why The Industry Needed Shaking Up
For years, celebrancy training often stopped at “how to write a ceremony.” But if you’ve ever tried to make a living as a celebrant, you’ll know there’s a lot more to it than that. There’s marketing, pricing, confidence, admin, client care — and the small matter of actually finding work.
That’s where we came in.
At Match and Dispatch, we’re working celebrants ourselves. We know the job from the inside — the joy, the juggle, and the occasional heart-stopping, 3 a.m. “did I mess up?” moment. We also know that brilliant celebrants deserve brilliant business skills. So we built our training to include everything you need to actually succeed.
What Makes Us Different
Our training is honest, funny and practical — taught by real celebrants with successful track records and a wall full of awards to prove it. We cover weddings, funerals, and soon, naming ceremonies too. You’ll learn the art of storytelling, the logistics of ceremonies, and the business of building a career that works on your terms.
We also offer ongoing support — Alongside Wedding, Funeral and Naming Celebrant courses we also provide styled photoshoots, marketing courses, website packages, and a lifelong community of celebrants who genuinely cheer each other on. Once you’ve trained with us, you’re part of the family (and yes, we really do get to know you — because we blimmin’ well love you).
The Bigger Picture
We’re not just training celebrants — we’re changing the industry.
We’re raising standards, shifting perceptions, and helping celebrants step into their full professional power. Here’s how:
- Putting families first — helping them understand their choices and the difference a brilliant ceremony can make. (See our not-for-profit funeral education arm – Coffin Club UK!)
- Empowering celebrants — no more relying on funeral directors or middlemen to feed you work. You build your own brand, reputation, and client base.
- Championing professionalism — valuing your time, your words, and your worth.
- Normalising success — showing that celebrancy can be a fulfilling, flexible career
- Encouraging flexibility – If you’ve got other strings to your bow – great! Semi-retired – perfect! We can help you make the work work for you.
- Building community — collaboration over competition, always.
Celebrancy deserves to be taken seriously, and we’re here to make sure it is.
