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Secular services do not follow a prescribed order of service which allows for a greater variety of passages read, eulogies given, and memories shared. Certified funeral celebrants receive training and certification from professional societies such as the Celebrant Institute or Insight Celebrants. If a certified celebrant is unavailable, a properly prepared friend or funeral director can lead funeral services. It is uncommon for the family to act as the service leader because of the emotional burden.
