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Code and Objectives
The AOIC aims to provide a network of practising Celebrants who are trained to s standard of excellence and/or experienced in conducting Ceremonies.
The AOIC aims to provide a network of practising Celebrants who are trained to s standard of excellence and/or experienced in conducting Ceremonies.

The AOIC will at all times, promote the individuality of the Celebrant and their work, recognising it as such.

The AOIC will provide support and give guidance to its members by way of meetings, regular newsletters, in-house training/workshops and anything else agreed between its members.

The AOIC aims to be trusted by the Funeral Profession and other contracting organisations, who should be able to use our members with the utmost confidence.

The AOIC aims to enhance public awareness that they are free to have whatever content they wish during their Ceremony. For example, a family may have a totally non-religious Ceremony or include religious or spiritual references/practice and with family members or friends participating in the service by means of personal tributes, readings, music or any thing else they feel is appropriate.

The AOIC will not govern its members with harsh demands - we are a group that supports and respects each other for what we already do and for our individuality.

Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics 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 is being broken, please immediately contact an officer of the AOIC.

AOIC Celebrants recognize the responsibility entrusted to them in their relationships with:

Bullet Point a) The bereaved they serve
Bullet Point b) The public at large
Bullet Point c) The profession of which they are a part
Specifically they have agreed:
Bullet Point 1) To maintain all matters in the highest standard of professional and personal conduct.
Bullet Point 2) To respect in all circumstances the confidentiality of the family.
Bullet Point 3) To preserve the right of personal choice and decision making for the bereaved Families, and respect the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the deceased person.
Bullet Point 4) To provide accurate information concerning the services they offer, the prices of these services, and functions and responsibilities accepted on behalf of clients
Bullet Point 5) Neither to judge or give personal opinions on their own or their client&Mac226;s beliefs/spiritual needs
The AOIC's 'Aims and Objectives' and 'Code of Ethics' will be regularly reviewed and updated by its members whenever necessary.