Ideas and inspiration
Couples and celebrants share stories of non-religious weddings that resonate deeply, intertwining unique love stories with timeless human values.
A unique and intimate humanist wedding at Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival has always been a special place for Tia and Max. They got to know each other there, got engaged there, and – in 2024 – had their wedding...
Funny Poems for Funerals: Celebrating a Life with Laughter
The idea of “funny poems for funerals” might initially seem contradictory. After all, funerals are typically solemn occasions for mourning and reflection. However, for someone who embraced life with a...
What is a Humanist Funeral? A Guide to Personal, Non-Religious Ceremonies
Planning a funeral is one of life’s most challenging moments, often undertaken in the midst of shock, grief, and uncertainty. When arranging a farewell for someone who lived without religion,...
Finding Comfort: Uplifting Funeral Poems for a Humanist Ceremony
Losing someone is incredibly hard, and navigating grief while planning a farewell can feel overwhelming. Finding the right words during this difficult time can bring immense comfort. Uplifting funeral poems,...
Saying ‘I Do’ at the beach: how to plan a coastal wedding ceremony
Embracing the Beauty of a Beach Wedding There’s something undeniably romantic about saying your vows with the sound of waves crashing and the golden sands beneath your feet. A beach...
What is a humanist naming ceremony and how is it different from a christening?
Welcoming a new baby into your family is a momentous occasion, and many families wish to celebrate this milestone with a special ceremony. A humanist naming ceremony and a christening...
Handfasting is a beautiful and symbolic ritual that has been used for centuries to signify a couple’s commitment to one another. It’s thought that the ritual originates from ancient Celtic...
Ideas for including uplifting moments in a funeral
When someone dies, amid the grief and loss felt by the people close to them, there is often a desire to celebrate the life they lived and to share happy...
What’s the difference between a humanist wedding and a registrar marriage ceremony?
If you’re planning to get married, you may be wondering about the different types of ceremonies available. In the UK, couples who want a wedding led by someone other than...
A Step-by-Step Guide For Planning a Naming Ceremony
A naming ceremony is a meaningful and non-religious way to welcome a child into the world, celebrate their arrival, and surround them with love and support from family and friends....
Tasha and Raef’s humanist wedding: A ceremony with equality at the heart
Surgeons Tasha and Raef had a humanist wedding in York – the town where they first met as students. Here they explain how, with help from their humanist celebrant, they...
Humanist weddings in Northern Ireland: Why more couples are choosing a non-religious ceremony
Your wedding day should be a celebration of your love, values, and journey together. But for many couples in Northern Ireland, traditional religious ceremonies don’t reflect their beliefs or personalities....
