Welcome to Our New Institute

A dynamic coming together of Natural Transitions and the Celebrant Foundation and Institute.

Natural Transitions Institute celebrant training and certification for life’s meaningful moments

Understanding & Honoring Life’s Most Meaningful Moments

Fulfill your purpose through celebrating and marking life’s most meaningful transitions.

Find meaning in life-changing events

We are continuing the tradition of the Celebrant Foundation and Institute (North America's first accredited celebrancy certification program) and the rich history of Natural Transitions with its ground-breaking focus on the end-of-life journey.

We empower purpose-driven individuals to craft and officiate heart-centered ceremonies including weddings, funerals and other milestones of the life-cycle.

We consciously support the end-of-life journey through education and guidance.

Celebrant training for honoring life’s most meaningful transitions and milestones

“Ceremonies transcend the boundaries of the individual and resonate beyond the human realm. These acts of reverence are powerfully pragmatic. These are ceremonies that magnify life.”

Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Next Chapter Career Preparation & Personal Fulfillment

Linda Pedelty

Karen van Vuuren-- An Inspirational Mentor

Trina Wacasey

Finding My Calling as a Celebrant

Ben Martin

Post-Retirement Opportunity to Serve My Community

Catherine McColl

Karen van Vuuren-- An EOL Visionary Pragmatist

Lee Webster

Fulfilling My Childhood Dream--A Beautiful Journey

Karla Combres

"I highly recommend Celebrant Foundation & Institute if you are considering becoming a Celebrant."

The staff are amazing, extremely knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. The courses are in depth and prepare you to be a master of ceremony and ritual. You will graduate with professionality and lots of information and tips to get you started on this amazing journey. I 100% recommend this school! I just celebrated my 103 wedding and the feedback I receive from all my ceremonies (Wedding, Celebrations of Life, House Blessings, Baby Blessings) has been overwhelmingly positive, I credit a lot of this to the training and ongoing support I receive.

Rachel Edwards

"Thank you Celebrant Foundation & Institute!"

Thank you Celebrant Foundation & Institute! The more ceremonies I do, the more clearly I see how well I have been prepared. I love what I do and I love what I offer to people - ceremonies that speak to and reflect their deepest selves. You have given me such a solid foundation and so much ongoing support - Thank You!

Mary Glazer

"Becoming a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant™ through the Celebrant Foundation and Institute (CF&I) was a life-changing, life-enhancing experience for me."

I’ve had multiple careers over the years, and none has been as deeply satisfying and rewarding as the work I am currently doing as a Celebrant. Whether I’m officiating a marriage, a vow renewal ceremony, or a celebration of life for one who has passed – the work I do brings great joy to my heart and soul and, importantly, brings joy and comfort to my clients. After many years and multiple careers I hit the trifecta when I opened my practice as a Celebrant. Perhaps one of the most important intangible benefits of taking classes through CF&I is the networking and support that occurs. I can say from my experience that the ongoing relationships that develop will serve you in good stead long after your classes end. Whenever I face a new ceremony challenge, delving into an area that represents unfamiliar territory, I’m able to turn to my alumni network for their counsel, suggestions, ideas and feedback. This alone, has been an invaluable benefit, a difference-maker that has bolstered my success.

Officiant Danny Lewis

"I believe CF&I is a fantastic vehicle for gaining the skills, knowledge, confidence and support needed to become a successful Celebrant."

The classes I took gave me a solid foundation to succeed. Through my studies and conversations with instructors and fellow students I gained in-depth knowledge in the areas of writing great ceremonies, managing client relationships, launching a successful practice, creating ceremony rituals, becoming a great story-teller, and developing unique themes for each ceremony that tie a ceremony together.

Celebrant

"Perhaps one of the most important intangible benefits of taking classes through CF&I is the networking and support that occurs."

I can say from my experience that the ongoing relationships that develop will serve you in good stead long after your classes end. Whenever I face a new ceremony challenge, delving into an area that represents unfamiliar territory, I’m able to turn to my alumni network for their counsel, suggestions, ideas and feedback. This alone, has been an invaluable benefit, a difference-maker that has bolstered my success.

Celebrant

"When a page of a magazine mysteriously opened to a picture of a woman conducting a ceremony with the headline “Become a Life-Cycle Celebrant™”..."

I felt the toxicity of the corporate world I was working in start to melt away. I knew this is what I was to do. Thanks to the stellar material taught and mentored by fabulous teachers in my Fundamentals and Funeral classes, I went on to also study and become certified in Weddings and Ceremonies Across the Life-Cycle. Since graduating in 2015 I’ve had the honour of writing and performing countless ceremonies guiding people across many of life’s thresholds. Thanks to a fortuitous ad from the Celebration Foundation and Institute, this is my 7th year of doing what I love, and loving what I do.

Lorraine Cowan

"I never would have had a clue how to handcraft one-of-a-kind ceremonies without the top notch instruction and outstanding support I received."

Small classes, dedicated instructors sharing years of experience and expertise, business acumen, wisdom, patience, encouragement and a sense of humour all combine with the love of the work to make the in-depth training a pleasure, a growth experience, and a departure point for a fulfilling career with soul. When you graduate it is not the end, it is the beginning. The support just keeps on coming. The CF & I Alumni Association is an international network of creative people who work from the heart, day in and day out. It is unlike anything I had ever encountered before. Here people encourage each other without any sense of competition. It is all cooperation and support with teachers and colleagues who are caring, kind, and just plain helpful.
I have often said that The Celebrant Foundation & Institute is the crème de la crème in ceremony and ritual studies and celebrant education, and I am honoured to be part of the circle of friends who call themselves Life-Cycle Celebrants®.

Suzanne Myers

"This is where you go to become the best celebrant you can."

And if you need a celebrant make sure you contact a Life-Cycle Celebrant™ who has studied with CF&I. Not only do they offer in depth and excellent training but celebrants end up with a large circle of support, resources and colleagues to work with so they continue to hone their skills, stay informed of the latest trends and can brainstorm together to ensure the client gets the ceremony that is highly personalized and absolutely perfect for you.

Patti Koeslag

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It’s not just a career, it’s a calling

Explore our live online Celebrant Training Programs and enroll today to start the rewarding journey of being a Life-Cycle Celebrant™.

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Natural Transitions Institute Professional celebrant training for weddings, memorials, and milestone ceremonies

Natural Transitions Institute certification for holistic life event ceremonies

Deepen your wisdom about the End-of-Life transition

Find comfort and empowerment through greater understanding.

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