Ideas and inspiration
Humanist celebrants craft memorable and meaningful funeral ceremonies, intertwining personal memories with timeless human values. These are their stories.
Pre-planned ceremonies and prepaid funeral plans
If you've been thinking about getting your affairs in order, you may have been looking into prepaid funeral plans. But did you know that they don't include recording your wishes...
Louise Jopling has been a humanist funeral celebrant for over a decade. So, if anyone would knows what makes a 'good' funeral, it's Louise. Here, she shares her thoughts on...
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.
A winter wedding, humanist style
Stars of our billboard campaign in Northern Ireland, Danny and Andy had plans for a Winter Wonderland humanist wedding, but the weather had other ideas. Danny McKeown tells us all...
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...
