In-Sight Institute 2015
Certified Celebrant Training Schedule
Every Life is Worth Remembering �
Who Should Attend?
This training is specifically designed for anyone interested in understanding the process of the funeral service
and in learning how to personalize and design meaningful funerals or tributes. A successful Celebrant is one
who enjoys working with people, has writing and public speaking ability as well as listening and consulting
skills. The seminar attracts a wide variety of participants: funeral directors, pre-need and aftercare specialists,
hospice professionals, clergy, chaplains, business people, actors, writers and students.
What is the Training?
The curriculum covers:
Articulating the Value of the Funeral, Listening Skills, Family Meetings, Service Planning, Music and Readings
Resources, Eulogy Writing, Closing Ceremonies, Master of Ceremonies, Presentation Skills and Developing the
Celebrant Concept in the Community.
Participants will receive a copyrighted Celebrant Training notebook and a copy of Doug Manning’s book
The Funeral: A Chance to Touch, A Chance to Serve, A Chance to Heal. They will also receive a USB Flashdrive
containing articles, logos and a Celebrant Resource Book including samples of Celebrant funerals.
Schedule: Day One Day Two
Day Three
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dinner is provided on Day One and lunch is provided on Day
Two. Continental Breakfasts are provided on Days Two and
Three. Expect to have homework on Day Two.
If you prefer to write and compose on a computer, and have a lap top, it is recommended, but not required,
that you bring it for the funeral presentation work on Day Two. A printer will be provided.
This is a general schedule. Check the schedule for your particular training location for any variations.
CEU Credits for Funeral Directors
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice 17 hours (Approved hours vary by state)
The Trainers
Doug Manning
Founder & President of
In-Sight Books, Inc.
For over 30 years Doug has been
writing and speaking in the areas
of grief and elder care. From his
very first book, A Minister Speaks
About Funerals, he has carried the
message that a funeral is an important and healing
time for the grieving family. Doug has written or
produced over 40 books and resources and is one
of the most respected speakers in the area of grief
throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and
New Zealand.
Glenda Stansbury MA, CFSP
Marketing & Development
Director of In-Sight Books
Glenda has worked as an educator,
teacher trainer and seminar
developer. She has been directly
involved in funeral planning or
funeral production for many
families and is a licensed funeral director/embalmer.
At the end of 2014 Doug and Glenda had conducted
Celebrant trainings for over 2500 participants. They
have presented at the NFDA, FSAC, ICFA & CANA
conventions as well as many state funeral director
conventions.
Certified
InSight Celebrants
Life Tribute Professionals
Date: Jan 12-14, 2015**
Location: Las Vegas NV
Sponsored by: ICCFA
Date: Mar 20-22, 2015*
Location: Milwaukee WI
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
Date: Mar 27-29, 2015***
Location: Oklahoma City OK
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
Date: April 26-28, 2015**
Location: Glen Allen VA
Sponsored by: VFDA
Date: May 29-31, 2015*
Location: St Charles MO
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
Date: June 19-21, 2015*
Location: Niagara Falls ON
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
Date: June 23-25, 2015**
Location: Albany NY
Sponsored by: NYSFDA
Date: July 17-22, 2015**
Location: Memphis TN / ICCFA University
Sponsored by: ICCFA
Date: August 14-16, 2015*
Location: Seattle WA
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
Date: September 18-20, 2015*
Location: Tampa FL
Sponsored by: In-Sight Institute
* Sponsored by In-Sight
** Special price set by the sponsor
*** Discount price for Oklahoma City trainings
!
2015 Schedule
trainings sponsored by
Cost* For
In-Sight Only
Registration
Participant$900 US
(3 or more from the same firm $850 each)
Student$600 US
***Oklahoma City Training
Participant
(3 or more from the same firm $650 each)
Student
For trainings sponsored by
In-Sight Only
Training Location and Date:
Location _________________________________
Dates___________________________________
$800 US
$550 US
Limit of 5 students per training session.
Registration is limited to 30 per training session.
**Prices for trainings sponsored by other organizations
differ. See contact information for each training for pricing.
Misc Information
Registrant: Please print clearly
Name ___________________________________
Business __________________________________
Position__________________________________
Address__________________________________
______________________________________
Phone___________________________________
*For trainings sponsored by
In-Sight Only
E-mail___________________________________
Register by mail, e-mail, phone, or FAX at:
Name as you wish it to appear on training
In-Sight Books, Inc.
P. O. Box 42467
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
800.658.9262 or 405.810.9501
orders&[email protected]
FAX 405.810.9504
certificate ________________________________
Payment: Payment is due 10 days prior to training or
registration will be subject to cancellation.
Payment is due 10 days prior to training or registration will be
subject to cancellation
Registration is limited
Full participation is necessary to receive certification
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due 10 days prior to training or registration will be
subject to cancellation.
If you need to cancel your paid registration:
30 days before training date
15 days before training date
10 days or less before training date
100% refund
75% refund
no refund
❐ Participant
$900 (Oklahoma $800)
❐ Student
$600 (limit 5 students)
(Oklahoma $550)
(3 or more from the same firm $850 each)
Prices are good through 12/31/15
Make checks payable to In-Sight Books or charge to
VISA/Master Card/American Express/Discover
Card #___________________________________
Amount __________ Expiration Date _________
Signature_________________________________
Training Information
Trainings are limited to 30 participants so early registration is encouraged.
Registration:
For trainings sponsored by In-Sight register online at www.InSightBooks.com or fill in the registration form on page 2 and send to In-Sight Books, Inc., PO Box 42467, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, USA or FAX to 405.810.9504. You may also register by phone at 800.658.9262. Registration is limited to 30 participants with a limit of 5 students per
training session.
Payment:
Payment may be made by check or credit card (VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express). Payment is due 10 days prior to training or may be subject to cancellation.
What to Bring:
The dress is casual. This is an active, participant-driven training. We want you to be comfortable and ready to be a part. Photos are taken on the last day of training.
We will provide a notebook and other materials. If you have a laptop computer, it is recommended (but not required) that you bring it for the funeral presentation work on the second day of
training. It will be useful if you prefer to compose using a keyboard, otherwise you may handwrite your funeral service. We will have a printer available.
CEU Information:
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
State Funeral Service Board approval
17 hours of attendance
approved hours vary by state
If you have any questions regarding CEU’s, please contact Glenda Stansbury at In-Sight Books: 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262, [email protected]
Note:
The In-Sight Institute makes every effort to assure an adequate number of participants in order to hold every scheduled training session. However, this is not completely in our control. If we
determine that it is not feasible to hold the session, we will contact you immediately. We will be happy to refund your registration fee, however we are not responsible for any transportation costs that might have been incurred.
Contact Information:
In-Sight Institute is the training division of In-Sight Books, Inc. You may contact In-Sight Books at 800.658.9262, 405.810.9501, [email protected], FAX 405.810.9504,
P.O. Box 42467, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. You may also contact Glenda Stansbury at [email protected].
Emergency numbers FOR THE WEEK OF TRAINING SESSIONS ONLY for Glenda Stansbury - 405.550.7854 / Doug Manning - 405.203.2906
Schedule: The following is a normal 3 day training schedule. If the training you are attending is 5 days, the schedule will vary. Check with the sponsor of your particular training for the schedule.
Day 1 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Dinner provided
Day 2 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Continental breakfast & lunch provided. Dinner on your own. You will have homework!
Day 3 8:00 am - 12:00 noon, Continental breakfast provided.
(NOTE: There will be a special start time of 10:00 AM on Day 1 for the Milwaukee training, both lunch and dinner will be provided)
Training Sessions Trainings are limited to 30 participants so early registration is encouraged.
* Sponsored by In-Sight Institute
** Special pricing set by the sponsor
*** Discount price for Oklahoma City trainings
Jan 12-14, 2015
Las Vegas NV**
Sponsored by ICCFA (Precedes Wide World of Sales Conference)
Register or more information: Robert Treadway, 517.323.2986, 800.645.7700 or [email protected], www.iccfa.com/celebrants. Registration deadline: Dec 8, 2014
March 20-22, 2015
Milwaukee WI*
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc.
Hotel Information: Milwaukee Marriott West, W231N1600 Corporate Court, Waukesha WI 53186, 262.574.0888.
Seminar Location: Krause Funeral Home, 21600 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield WI 53072 (NOTE: There will be a special start time of 10:00 AM on Day 1, both lunch and dinner will be provided)
Register or more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com
Mar 27-29, 2015
Oklahoma City OK***
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc.
Travel Information: Airport Express Blue Vans are outside, in front of the airport. No reservations are necessary, just tell them where you need to go. Estimate about $22 - $24.
Hotel Information: The Hotel Oklahoma City, 3233 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City 73122, 405.842.6633. Rooms are blocked under InSight Books, $119/night. Cut off date 3/1/2015
Seminar Location: The Hotel Oklahoma City, 3233 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City 73122, 405.842.6633.
Register or more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com
Oklahoma National Bombing Memorial: If you would like to visit the memorial during your stay, the website for information is www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org. It is in downtown Oklahoma City,
about 7 miles from our training hotel and an easy taxi ride. We suggest allowing approx 2 hours for the Museum. You can walk around the outside Memorial in about 30 minutes.
Apr 26-28, 2015
Glen Allen, VA**
Sponsored by VFDA
Seminar Location: Marriott Richmond West. Register or more information: VFDA, Abbey Shepperson, 804.264.0505, [email protected].
May 29-31, 2015
St Charles, MO*
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc.
Hotel Information: Embassy Suites, Two Convention Center Plaza, St Charles MO, 636.946.5544. Rooms are blocked under Missouri Funeral Directors, $129/night.
Seminar Location: Embassy Suites, Two Convention Center Plaza, St Charles MO, 636.946.5544.
Register or more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com
Jun 19-21, 2015
Niagara Falls Ontario Canada*
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc.
Hotel Information: Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls ON, 905.374.4445 or 800.519.9911. Rooms are blocked under InSight Books, $179/night on Fri, & $199/night on Sat.
Seminar Location: Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, 5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls ON, 905.374.4445 or 800.519.9911.
Register or more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com
Jun 23-25, 2015
Albany NY**
Sponsored by NYSFDA
Seminar Location: New York State Funeral Directors Assoc Office. Register or more information: Kelly Deitz, 518.452.8230, [email protected].
July 17-22, 2015
Memphis TN / ICCFA University** Sponsored by ICCFA - ICCFA University (5 day training - check with sponsor for schedule)
Seminar Location: University of Memphis. Register or more information: ICCFA, 800.645.7700, www.iccfa.com
Aug 14-16, 2015
Seattle WA*
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc
Hotel Information: Hilton Garden Inn, 1801 East Valley Highway, Renton WA 98057, 425.430.1414. Rooms are blocked under InSight Books, $159/night, cut-off date 7/24/2015.
Seminar Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1801 East Valley Highway, Renton WA 98057, 425.430.1414
Register or more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com
Sept 18-20, 2015
Tampa FL*
Sponsored by In-Sight Institute, Training Division of In-Sight Books, Inc.
Hotel Information: Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport/Westshore, 5312 Avion Park Dr, Tampa FL 33607, 813.289.2700, Rooms are blocked under InSight Books, $119/night. Cut off date 8/21/2015.
Seminar Location: Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport/Westshore, 5312 Avion Park Dr, Tampa FL 33607, 813.289.2700,
Register of more information: In-Sight Books, Inc., 405.810.9501, 800.658.9262 (in US only), [email protected], www.InSightBooks.com