The Code of Ethics and Code of Practice is designed to offer members of the public information about the Funeral Celebrants who work on their behalf. If at any time, you feel this Code of Ethics or Code of Practice is being broken, please, immediately, contact your chosen Funeral Director.

 

Code of Ethics

Individual Funeral Celebrants recognise the responsibility entrusted to them in their relationships with:

a. the bereaved they serve

b. the public at large

c. the profession of which they are a part

 

Specifically, they have agreed:

1. to maintain all matters in the highest standard of professional and personal conduct

2. to respect, in all circumstances, the confidentiality of the family

3. to preserve the right of personal choice and decision-making for the bereaved families

4. to respect the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the deceased person

5. to provide accurate information concerning the services they offer, and the prices for these services

6. to provide concise information about the functions and responsibilities accepted on behalf of clients

 

Code of Practice

I acknowledge that, as a Funeral Celebrant, being contracted by a Funeral Director, I am committed to carry out my duties within the Code of Ethics and Code of Practice, set down by them.

I will encourage the family to personalise the funeral service, for example, by way of poetry, music, photographs or any other way they desire. I will not introduce my personal beliefs, prejudices or preconceived ideas.

After the funeral service, I will not try to give the family any form of bereavement counselling, nor will I make regular contact, unless specifically requested to do so, by the Funeral Director, or the family.

No advances of a personal or sexual nature should ever be made, or responded to, as the security of the family and their vulnerability, at a time of bereavement, is to be protected, at all times.

 

Rosalyn J Measures

 

Academy of Professional Celebrants