Membership of the AOIC

The AOIC warmly welcomes new members at all times and is open to those who meet the following criteria:-

A)   Those Celebrants already practising and experienced in conducting Ceremonies

This can include; a practising Celebrant (6 months experience+), Registrar or Member of Clergy.  You will be asked to provide the contact details of a Professional/Institute (i.e. Funeral Director) whom can confirm you have conducted Ceremonies for them on a regular basis.

B)  Those who have undertook a recognised Celebrancy Course and/or have limited experience

You may apply if you have just undergone Celebrancy Training and not yet started work.  You will be asked to supply proof of your training course.  If you have just started work but your experience is less than 6 months, then the contact details of a client whom you have conducted a Ceremony for will be required, along with the script used.    

C)  Those who have undertaken the AOIC Training (please see the 'Celebrant Training' page for further details

As a Member, you will receive the following:-

• To be recognised as a member of a organisation renowned for its professional and trustworthy Celebrants
• Access to 24/7 advice and support from the President/Founder or 'Supporting Celebrants'
• Promotion on the AOIC website or recommendation by the AOIC to any member of public requesting a Celebrant in their area
• Regular Newsletters listing information of interest, training opportunities and meeting details, AOIC future plans, members achievements, etc
• Access to a Members Forum*, giving chance to talk or ask advice from other members  (*available soon)
• An AOIC Identification Badge
• A group voice when lobbying for political change, ie current marriage laws
• The comfort of knowing that there are other colleagues out there to help and support you, despite remaining 'independent'!

Fees

A small membership fee will be charged to cover expenses, such as registering members and issuing ID Badges, the production of newsletters, advertising, arranging meetings, etc.  

The current membership price is £35 for a years membership.  The price will be renewed each financial year and should there be any change, this will not take effect until a year on from when you joined/last renewed.  You will be reminded a month prior to your renewal.

Membership will be reviewed annually and if the AOIC's Code of Practice conditions have been met consistently by the Celebrant, membership will be renewed.

* Please note:  If you apply for an AOIC Training Course, you will receive your first year of membership free*    

Applications

Please contact the AOIC with your details and the relevent forms will be sent on to you.  Once again, thank you for your interest.