Ideas and inspiration

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

A socially distanced naming ceremony

A humanist naming ceremony is the ideal alternative to a Christening for families who wish to mark the occasion in a way that isn’t religious. A naming ceremony focuses on...

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A Valentine’s Day proposal | Everything you need to know

No matter where - or how - you propose, it will be one of the most memorable moments of your life!

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Biker funeral UK

Biker funerals in the UK

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.

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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...

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Humanist funeral celebrant David Atkinson

Humanist Funeral Celebrant, North Wales | David Atkinson

Like many people, David Atkinson found the first humanist funeral he attended was unlike any other funeral he had experienced. He was so captivated by the personal approach to the...

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Humanist Funeral Celebrant, Cambridgeshire | Alex Collis

Humanist celebrants are the ideal choice for families looking for something personal and unique.

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Four funny poems to read at your wedding vow renewal ceremony

Four funny poems to read at your humanist wedding vow renewal ceremony

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Vow renewal poems for couples who’ve overcome difficulties

If you've faced serious illness, time apart, or other stressful situations as a couple, and are now wanting to celebrate your relationship with a renewal ceremony, your humanist celebrant can...

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Three classic love poems for a wedding vow renewal ceremony

Many classic romantic poems, such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning's 'How Do I Love Thee' and 'Love’s Philosophy' by Percy Bysshe Shelley, feature religious references and may, therefore, not be first...

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Six modern love poems and readings for a wedding vow renewal ceremony

Find the ideal modern love poem or reading for a wedding vow renewal ceremony. Whether you're looking for something traditional, or more unusual, you'll find it here.

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Everything you need to know about humanist wedding vow renewal ceremonies

A wedding vow renewal ceremony is an ideal way to celebrate your marriage — and you get to say 'I do' all over again. Renewing your marriage vows means declaring your...

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Top ten tips for a wedding vow renewal ceremony

Just what is a vow renewal ceremony? And how can you do it your way? Humanist celebrant Dawn Rees shares her top ten tips for renewing your wedding vows in...

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