Ideas and inspiration
Stories that showcase how humanist celebrants craft naming ceremonies to celebrate beginnings, adventures ahead, and belonging.
Our Celebrant Network: Meet Holly Austin-Davies – Wedding celebrant and librarian
Holly takes us through how she discovered she was a humanist and shares her favourite things about weddings.
Thinking you'd like to get married outdoors in the forest or a woodland? Check out our guide to humanist woodland weddings.
Two mums, two girls and one unique, humanist naming ceremony
After having twin girls at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, Tanya and Steff were excited to formally introduce them to the family via their naming ceremony.
Humanist wedding: Lewis and Imanina’s outdoor elopement in the Peak District
Lewis and Imanina knew they wanted to get married, what they didn't know was how stressful it would get. Their solution? A beautiful and simple outdoor elopement in Derbyshire.
How to deliver a eulogy – 9 tips from a celebrant
Delivering a eulogy for a loved one can be a difficult emotional challenge. Read these tips from a humanist funeral celebrant to help you prepare.
Our Celebrant Network: Meet Hannah Bryant – Wedding Celebrant and Registered Nurse
Hannah is a member of our network of humanist celebrants. Learn more about her story and how she came to be part of Humanists UK.
5 Tips for planning an accessible wedding
Make sure your wedding is welcoming to all by checking out these tips for making it inclusive and accessible.
Read about this beautiful wedding in the Derbyshire countryside and how a humanist ceremony chimed with the brides' values.
‘She lived well and she died well’: Planning a unique humanist funeral for our mum
When Sarah talks about her mum Joan’s funeral, words like “joy”, “fun” and “celebration” come up a lot. It’s hardly surprising. This was someone who, in Sarah’s words, ‘always said...
‘This is how a funeral should be’: How Bernie’s friends planned a good send-off
Maddy’s friend, Bernie, lost the ability to say more than a few words after suffering a stroke. But he was still able to enjoy life and to make his views...
A Christmas engagement | Next steps for wedding planning
If you want to get married in 2022, you'll need to get your skates on! Most wedding venues and celebrants take the majority of bookings between January and March.
What is a humanist naming ceremony?
A humanist naming ceremony is a way of celebrating and welcoming a new addition to your family. They're perfect for babies, adopted children, and step-children. Read to find out more...
