Ideas and inspiration
Humanist celebrants craft memorable and meaningful funeral ceremonies, intertwining personal memories with timeless human values. These are their stories.
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...
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...
