Ideas and inspiration
Humanist celebrants craft memorable and meaningful funeral ceremonies, intertwining personal memories with timeless human values. These are their stories.
Poems for funerals during lockdown
Poetry has taken on a meaningful role in lockdown funeral ceremonies. It is being used by many families to help express their thoughts during these challenging times.
Poems of love for a humanist funeral
Poetry brings comfort and, while every humanist ceremony is unique, we find there are some poems which are requested more than others at humanist funerals. Here are some suggestions for...
Uplifting and humorous poems for a humanist funeral
Uplifting funeral poems can set the tone for the whole ceremony. They can offer comfort and a way to honour the life and personality of a loved one. Humanist funeral...
Non-religious funerals in London
'As a funeral director, it's reassuring to have a Humanist Ceremonies celebrant, as they are formally trained and I can be assured of high standards,' says Hannah.
Can we hold a funeral at home?
You may be surprised to learn that (outside of lockdowns) you can have a non-religious funeral ceremony at a range of venues.
Funeral Planning | Top Ten Tips
There are many things to think about when planning a funeral. Humanist funeral celebrant Adele Chaplin has created her top ten tips for funeral planning to help you navigate the...
What is a eulogy and how do I write one?
The best advice for anyone writing a eulogy is to speak from the heart, in a way that fits the person who has died. You’re writing the eulogy to fit...
A humanist memorial is a non-religious ceremony which focuses on the person who has died, the life they led, the relationships they forged, and the legacy they leave. It can...
Planning a funeral while in lockdown?
If you're planning a funeral while in lockdown, there are many things you will need to consider. Humanist funeral celebrant Adele Chaplin has created a list of five things to...
Why are more people seeking humanist funerals?
Humanist funerals and memorials are non-religious ceremonies that support you to both mourn your loved one and celebrate their life. They are based on the humanist perspective that every life...
Humanist funeral celebrant Adam Jacobs is a dedicated motorcyclist and Lincolnshire emergency blood biker. He tells us why he's keen to give fellow bikers a good send-off.
Becoming a humanist funeral celebrant
Humanist funeral celebrants provide an alternative to religious ceremonies for people wishing to say goodbye to a loved one in a non-religious way. Dawn Thewlis explains how she became a...