Episode 7: One Role or Two? When the Funeral Director and Celebrant Are the Same Person

What happens when one person leads both the logistics and the storytelling of a funeral?

In this episode of The Funeral Fix Podcast, Oliver Thomson and Yaz Trollope explore what it’s like to wear both hats — the Funeral Director and the Celebrant — and why this combination is becoming more common in modern funeral service.

Drawing on their own experience working across both roles, they unpack the benefits, challenges, and deep rewards that come from guiding a family from the first call to the final farewell.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why more funeral professionals are combining directing and celebrancy

• How one trusted point of contact changes the family’s experience

• The emotional and logistical juggling act of wearing both hats

• Building boundaries and systems to do it sustainably

• How understanding both roles makes for better collaboration — even if you only do one

Whether you’re already doing both or curious about what it takes, this episode offers real-world insight into what it means to lead with consistency, compassion, and calm.

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Produced by: Oscar McCrann

Hosts: Oliver Thomson & Yaz Trollope

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