Funding Your Training
Flexible payment options and funding solutions to make your celebrant training accessible.
Ways to Fund Your Training
Training as a celebrant is a real investment, and for most people it is not a small one. It is also, for most people, a career change rather than a hobby — which means the question of how to pay for it deserves a straight answer rather than an enquiry form.
Below is every route we know of: what each one covers, who it applies to, and what it does not do. If none of them fits your circumstances, tell us anyway. We would far rather have the conversation than lose you to a number on a page.
Interest-Free Monthly Payment Plans
Every qualification we offer can be paid monthly instead of in one sum. There is no interest, no surcharge and no administration fee — the total you pay under a plan is exactly the published course fee and nothing more.
See the detailed pricing table below for all course fees and monthly payment options.
Flexible Terms
The Level 4 and the Dual Pathway carry the most work, so you can choose either term on those two. The total cost is identical either way.
One thing to weigh before you choose. On a payment plan your course is released to you in stages as your payments are made, and the final stage arrives when your last payment clears — so the term you pick also sets the earliest you can finish. A six-month plan means you have everything within six months. A twelve-month plan spreads the cost further, but your course will take the full twelve.
Planning Your Timeline
If you need to be qualified by a particular date — a resettlement window, a job offer, a season you want to be working in — tell us at the outset and we will make sure you choose the term that gets you there. Paying in full removes the staging altogether.
How Payments Work
Your first payment is taken when you book and secures your place. The remaining payments are collected automatically by card through Stripe on the same date each month, and you receive an email reminder before each one. You can settle the balance in full at any time, without penalty.
How a Plan is Arranged
Payment plans are offered by application, and every application is considered individually. Once we receive yours, we will arrange a short one-to-one conversation to agree the right plan, set your payment dates and answer your questions. There is no credit check and no algorithm — it is a conversation with the person who will be teaching you.
If you ever anticipate difficulty meeting a payment, contact us before the date rather than after. We will always look to agree a reasonable arrangement.
What to Know Before You Choose a Plan
We would rather you knew these things now than discovered them later.
Materials are released in stages
Your course content is issued in line with the payments received, and the final stage is sent when your last payment clears. You cannot complete the course ahead of your plan — if you want to finish sooner, choose the shorter term or pay in full.
Your certificate follows your final payment
Assessment and quality assurance carry on throughout, but we cannot submit your certification claim to NOCN while a balance remains outstanding.
You can settle early at any time
If your circumstances change and you would like to move faster, clear the balance whenever you wish, without penalty or notice, and the remaining stages are released to you.
Three months from your final payment to finish
Because your materials arrive in stages, your completion time is measured from the end of your plan rather than from enrolment. A six-month plan gives you nine months in total; a twelve-month plan gives you fifteen. Learners who pay in full receive everything at once and have twelve months from enrolment. Extensions beyond these periods are considered individually and may carry an administration fee.
No refunds once materials have been issued
These are digital courses: your content is released to you as soon as your payment is made, and at that point it cannot be returned. You sign the Payment Plan Terms and your Learner Training Agreement before anything is taken, and both set this out in full.
Paying in full at enrolment remains available on every course, and removes all of the above.
Funding Through an Employer
Funeral directors, funeral groups, hospices and crematoria regularly fund training for their own people, and a nationally regulated qualification is usually easier for them to approve than an in-house certificate, because it can be verified independently.
We work with organisations directly: invoiced arrangements, several learners trained together, and staggered start dates where a team cannot all be released at once.
If you think your employer might support your training but you are not sure how to raise it, tell us. We are happy to speak to them on your behalf, or to send you something you can put in front of them.
ReAct+ Funding in Wales
If you live in Wales and are changing career, the Welsh Government's ReAct+ programme may contribute toward professional training. We have supported a learner through this route before, so we know how the process works from the provider's side.
Eligibility is decided by the scheme rather than by us, so contact us early and we will help you find out where you stand.
Routes We Cannot Offer
For completeness, and so you do not waste time looking:
- • Student Finance and Advanced Learner Loans are not available for our courses. These require a provider contract with the government funding agency, which we do not hold. Our payment plans exist precisely because that route is closed.
- • Government scheme eligibility advice: We are not able to advise on your eligibility for any government scheme. We can tell you what exists and point you at the right place, but the decision always sits with the scheme.
If a funding route you have heard of is not listed here, ask. Schemes change, and we would rather check than guess.
Not Sure Where You Stand?
Tell us your situation and we will tell you honestly what is open to you — including if the answer is a payment plan and nothing more. There is no obligation, and we do not chase.
United Kingdom
07936 536429About IPC
Claire Bainton — IPC Celebrant Training
NOCN Approved Centre 30003224
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Flexible Payment Plans
We offer multiple payment plan options for most of our courses:
- ✓ Full Payment: Pay the full course fee upfront
- ✓ 6-Month Payment Plan: Spread payments over 6 months
- ✓ 12-Month Payment Plan: Extended payments over 12 months
How Payment Works
Our payment process is straightforward and secure:
- 1 Select your course and payment plan option
- 2 Complete your enrolment through our online portal
- 3 Receive payment plan details and schedule
- 4 Access your course and begin learning
Payment Terms
All payment plans are interest-free. You'll be provided with a clear payment schedule when you enrol, showing:
Monthly Amount
Clear breakdown of your monthly payment
Payment Dates
Scheduled dates for each payment installment
Study Timeline
Maximum study time for your course completion
Course Fees & Payment Plans
| Qualification | Full Fee | Monthly | Plan Term | Final Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Couples & Naming Ceremonies 601/1586/5 | £1,500 | £250.00 | 6 months | £250.00 |
| NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Civil Celebrancy 601/2508/1 | £1,800 | £300.00 | 6 months | £300.00 |
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy 601/1587/7 | £2,500 | £416.67 | 6 months | £416.65 |
| NOCN Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Practice Funeral Celebrancy 610/2743/1 | £2,600 | £433.33 or £216.67 | 6 months or 12 months | £433.35 £216.63 |
| Dual Pathway — both Level 3 Diplomas 601/1586/5 & 601/1587/7 (saves £500) | £3,500 | £583.33 or £291.67 | 6 months or 12 months | £583.35 £291.63 |
What Your Fee Includes
- ✓ All digital lessons and downloadable learning resources
- ✓ A one-to-one online induction with your Senior Trainer and Assessor
- ✓ Monthly one-to-one progress meetings throughout your course
- ✓ Shadowing opportunities and professional venue tours where accessible
- ✓ NOCN registration and certification fees
- ✓ Twelve months to complete, with extensions available to support you
Digital vs. Printed Certificate
Your digital certificate is included with all courses. A printed hard-copy certificate is available on request at an additional cost of £60.
The digital certificate provides the same qualification recognition and can be used for professional purposes, shared digitally, or printed at your discretion.
How Long You Have to Complete
Because learners on a payment plan receive their course in stages, completion time is measured from the end of the plan rather than from enrolment, so that everyone has a comparable period of study.
Paying in Full
12 months
From enrolment
Six-Month Plan
9 months
Three months after your final payment
Twelve-Month Plan
15 months
Three months after your final payment
Extensions: Extensions beyond these periods are considered individually and may carry an administration fee. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
Before You Enrol
Digital Course Materials
These are digital courses. Your materials are released to you as soon as your payment is made and at that point cannot be returned, so fees are non-refundable once any part of your course has been issued.
Agreements & Terms
You will sign the Learner Training Agreement, and the Payment Plan Terms if you are paying monthly, before anything is taken — both set this out in full and provide important information about your rights and responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my payment plan after enroling?
Yes, we understand that circumstances can change. Please contact us to discuss your options if you need to adjust your payment plan.
Are there any additional fees?
No hidden fees. The payment plan amounts shown are the only costs you'll pay. All plans are interest-free.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept various payment methods including bank transfers and online payment platforms. Details will be provided during your enrolment.
What happens if I miss a payment?
Please contact us immediately if you're unable to make a scheduled payment. We'll work with you to find a solution and help keep your course on track.
Do I need to pay in full before starting my course?
No. With our payment plans, you can start your course while you're paying. Your access isn't dependent on completing all payments upfront.
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