Does FuturFaith provide insurance for celebrants/ministers?

FuturFaith Ministers work independently, which means you are responsible for arranging the insurance cover you need for your celebrant or ministry work.

Public liability insurance is required for FuturFaith Ministers before carrying out ceremonies professionally.

What is public liability insurance?

Public liability insurance can help protect you if someone claims they were injured, or their property was damaged, because of your work.

As a celebrant, you may be working at wedding venues, private homes, funeral homes, outdoor locations and other public spaces. Having suitable cover is an important part of working professionally and gives reassurance to both clients and venues.

Does FuturFaith insure Ministers directly?

FuturFaith does not automatically include Ministers under its own insurance policy.

However, graduates can access a group-discount insurance scheme through FuturFaith, helping you arrange suitable cover at a reduced rate. Details are made available to eligible graduates.

You are still responsible for taking out and maintaining your own policy in your own name or business name.

What should your policy cover?

When arranging insurance, make sure the policy is suitable for the services you plan to offer.

This may include weddings, funerals, baby naming ceremonies, elopements, vow renewals and other ceremony work. You should also check that it covers the locations where you work, such as venues, private homes and outdoor settings.

If you plan to work abroad, make sure you ask whether overseas ceremonies are included too.

Your responsibilities as an independent Minister

Alongside insurance, you are responsible for managing the practical side of your own business. This includes things such as tax, invoicing, contracts, record keeping and any other requirements that apply to your particular setup.

FuturFaith supports graduates as they build their celebrant services, but every Minister remains responsible for operating professionally and keeping their cover up to date.