Aled Jones' Journey to becoming a Celebrant with The AMC

Join Jennifer from The Academy of Modern Celebrancy as she talks with Aled Jones about his inspiring journey to becoming a celebrant. From discovering that his music is the most requested in UK crematoriums to realising the honour of guiding families through life’s most meaningful moments, Aled shares how his path led him to celebrancy.

In this video, Aled reflects on:

How his music inspired his move into celebrancy
The importance of writing heartfelt and personal scripts
Why funerals, weddings, and naming ceremonies all hold unique significance
His dream ceremonies and the honour of being part of people’s biggest life moments
His training experience with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy

Timestamps

(00:01) Certification Celebration
Jennifer introduces Aled Jones, who has just completed his celebrancy training with the Academy of Modern Celebrancy, highlighting the joy he’ll bring to people’s lives through both weddings and funerals.

(00:30) Musical Inspiration
Aled shares that his journey began when he learned his music was the most requested in UK crematoriums, realising the deep emotional impact of his songs on people’s final moments.

(01:07) Heartfelt Approach
He explains his music is chosen not for technical perfection but because he puts heart and soul into it—something he now wants to bring into his celebrancy work.

(01:37) Script Writing Passion
Aled loved the creative process of writing scripts during training, adding personal touches such as themed trivia, though he admits he sometimes included too much detail.

(02:16) Ceremony Specialities
He values all ceremonies—weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies—while emphasising the honour and responsibility of getting funerals right with authenticity and heart.

(03:21) Embracing All Ceremonies
Aled says he wants to do everything, from small intimate ceremonies to big ones, even a dream of marrying someone on a beach despite “nightmares” of bad weather.

(04:31) Training Experience
He praises AMC’s flexible online and one-to-one training model, which fit into his busy life, allowing him to learn thoroughly at his own pace with ongoing mentor support.

(06:05) Private Journey to Public Launch
Initially preferring to remain low-profile, Aled waited until he felt fully ready before launching his celebrancy business, which he announced publicly on Lorraine.

(07:02) First Inquiries
After his launch, he immediately received inquiries across all ceremony types. He reflects on the importance of not rushing and admires the celebrants who paved the way.

(09:11) Authentic Commitment
Aled stresses he didn’t become a celebrant to perform celebrity weddings but to serve all people, bringing sincerity and heart to every ceremony.

Whether you’re curious about training as a celebrant or simply inspired by Aled’s story, this conversation highlights the passion, creativity, and heart that celebrancy requires.

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