Ideas and inspiration
Stories that showcase how humanist celebrants craft naming ceremonies to celebrate beginnings, adventures ahead, and belonging.
How to give a eulogy at a humanist funeral
If you have experienced the death of a family member or friend and have been asked to read something at their humanist funeral service, it may feel like a daunting...
What should I say when someone is bereaved?
Death and dying can be difficult subjects to talk about. It’s natural to want to offer support to a friend or colleague who has been bereaved. However, it can be...
What is a direct cremation and is it right for us?
Thinking about a direct cremation? Read more about what it is and why people choose it, plus how you can follow it up with a meaningful memorial ceremony.
How to plan an affordable funeral
Funerals can be expensive, but with a humanist funeral service there are plenty of simple ways to make them more affordable, meaningful and personal. We share some tried-and-tested tips and...
Suzanne and Neil’s story – a wedding with all the family involved
With six adult children between them, Neil and Suzanne knew they wanted to find special ways to involve them in their ceremony. Read all about their romantic humanist wedding, complete...
Lucia, Amit and Baby Arti: A wedding and a welcome to the world
A wedding ceremony with a special welcome included. A great example of how to blend different traditions and make a ceremony that suits you perfectly.
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and the bereaved family and friends making the funeral plans, it is especially important that the ceremony is a fitting and...
A personal naming ceremony to welcome a very special IVF baby into the family.
Lauren and Chris chose to tie the knot outdoors in Northern Ireland in November. Read about how hiking poles and hand fasting were part of their special day.
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.
