Ideas and inspiration
Humanist celebrants craft memorable and meaningful funeral ceremonies, intertwining personal memories with timeless human values. These are their stories.
‘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...
What is a guide parent and what is their role?
A naming ceremony is an opportunity for you to welcome your child into your family and wider circle of friends. It's also the perfect time for you to ask people...
A non-religious funeral ceremony for a baby
A humanist funeral ceremony for a baby recognises the depth of the loss and pain, acknowledging the unique significance of the child who has died, and all the ways their...
Simply put, a humanist funeral is a non-religious and personal funeral ceremony. A humanist funeral is a non-religious service that is both a dignified farewell and a celebration of a...
Non-religious poems for a baby’s funeral
When struggling with loss and grief, some people find comfort in poetry. When read aloud, a moving poem has the ability to bring people together in quiet contemplation and mourning....
What’s the difference between a christening and a naming ceremony?
A humanist naming ceremony is an inclusive, non-religious celebration for welcoming a child into your family in a way that is personal and meaningful to you.
Poems for a humanist naming ceremony
A humanist naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration for welcoming a child into the family and giving them their name. Families often choose to include the reading of a favourite...
Naming ceremonies | Non-religious rituals and symbolic actions
Many families include rituals and symbolic actions in a ceremony to give meaning, structure, and inclusivity. For example, inviting all guests to write a promise to your child can be...
Ten ideas for your child’s naming ceremony
Planning a naming ceremony is great fun, but it can be difficult to come up with ideas to make the day special. We’re sharing 10 ideas for a naming ceremony,...
Who to tell about the death of a loved one
Life Ledger is a free, secure, easy-to-use service that simplifies the process of death notifications.
