Ideas and inspiration

Couples and celebrants share stories of non-religious weddings that resonate deeply, intertwining unique love stories with timeless human values.

Celebrating a Life Through Music: A Humanist Funeral Honouring a Performer, Music Lover, and Family Man

Music was a passion, and a way of bringing people together, for Ivan, Laura’s dad. In this blog, Laura explains how the family – with the help of their humanist...

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What to Do With the Ashes of a Loved One: Creating Meaningful Ceremonies

After someone dies, having their ashes with you can feel like a precious responsibility. You may have brought them home after a cremation, or had them delivered to you after...

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A naming ceremony checklist: Plan the perfect naming day

A humanist naming ceremony is a special occasion! It’s a non-religious celebration to welcome a new child into the family and community. To help you organise the perfect day, here’s...

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How to organise a non-religious baby naming ceremony

Welcoming a little one into your family is a momentous occasion, filled with love, hope, and dreams for their future. As you embark on the incredible journey of parenthood, you...

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Tips for creating an autumnal humanist wedding

Autumn is a wonderful season for weddings: crisp air, golden leaves, and a cosy romantic atmosphere. A humanist wedding ceremony in autumn is the perfect opportunity to create a celebration...

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5 Ideas For Your Naming Ceremony

Welcoming a new child into your family is a joyful and life-affirming moment. For families who are non-religious, a humanist naming ceremony offers a unique and personal way to celebrate...

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7 Tips for Planning a Summer Naming Ceremony

A Humanist naming ceremony is a non-religious way to welcome a new child into your family and community. It’s a celebration of love, family, and identity, where parents and loved...

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Ponies and puzzles: Sarah and Will’s personalised humanist wedding

When Sarah and Will look back on their wedding, the first word that comes to mind for both of them is… fun! With the help of their humanist celebrant, they...

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How to Include Traditions and Rituals in a Humanist Wedding

Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of your unique love story and the life you’re building together. For couples choosing a humanist wedding, the beauty lies in...

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8 tips for planning a non-religious wedding ceremony

Planning your wedding day should be an exciting journey of creating a celebration that truly reflects you as a couple. If you’re looking to have a non-religious wedding ceremony that’s...

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Small but Mighty: Planning Your Micro Wedding

Dreaming of a wedding that feels deeply personal but also wonderfully relaxed? Then a micro wedding might be exactly what you’re looking for! In recent years, we’ve seen a significant...

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Choosing the Right Wedding Celebrant: Humanist Ceremonies

When planning your wedding, one of the most personal and meaningful decisions you’ll make is choosing the right wedding celebrant. The celebrant plays a key role in shaping the tone...

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