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Couples and celebrants share stories of non-religious weddings that resonate deeply, intertwining unique love stories with timeless human values.
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....
6 Tips for How to Create a Personal Celebration of Life Ceremony
Planning a funeral can be one of life’s most emotional challenges, but it’s also an opportunity to celebrate a life in a way that reflects the individual’s unique personality, values,...
Mat and Nikki wanted an outdoor wedding that was fun, quirky, and included all the people who mattered to them. With a large dose of creativity, and the help of...
