FACULTY OF FUNERAL CELEBRANTS
The Faculty was established on 1st January, 2019 as a specialist professional forum for independent Ministers and Celebrants who include elements of religious content as a central part of funeral and memorial services, and who are committed to the highest standards of ceremony preparation, delivery, bereavement care, support and ethical practice.
Membership of the Faculty represents a public commitment to these objectives demonstrated by the use of the post-nominal letters MFFC, and being part of an association of like-minded colleagues. Celebrants meeting these criteria and who wish to are welcome to apply for Faculty membership either as stand-alone membership or in conjunction with SBP membership.
Note: Humanist or non-religious celebrants are not eligible for membership of the Faculty as there are many professional organisations representing this area of celebrancy.
The Faculty, which is fully part of the Society of Bereavement Practitioners, is administered by a small group of honorary officers:
PRESIDENT
Rev. Mel Occomore, FFC
Mel is minister of Durham Open Free Church, and a respected religious funeral celebrant across north east England. He is a founder member of the Faculty and is committed to excellence in funeral celebrancy and pastoral care.
VICE PRESIDENT
Colin Laidler, FFC
Colin is a highly experienced and respected secular funeral celebrant across north east England. He is a founder member of the Faculty and is committed to excellence in secular funeral celebrancy.
REGISTRAR
Mrs Jackie Cairnes, FFC
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY & CHAPLAIN
Rev. George Callander, FFC
FOUNDING FELLOWS
Mrs. Jackie Cairnes FFC
Rev. Steve Cairnes FFC
Rev. George Callander FFC
Colin Laidler Esq. FFC
Rev. Barbara McGregor FFC
Rev. Mel Occomore FFC
Prof. Jason Powell HonFFC
Rev. Glyn Shipton FFC
Peter Wylie Esq. FFC