Ideas and inspiration

Couples and celebrants share stories of non-religious weddings that resonate deeply, intertwining unique love stories with timeless human values.

Poems of love for a humanist funeral

Poetry brings comfort and, while every humanist ceremony is unique, we find there are some poems which are requested more than others at humanist funerals. Here are some suggestions for...

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Uplifting and humorous poems for a humanist funeral

Uplifting funeral poems can set the tone for the whole ceremony. They can offer comfort and a way to honour the life and personality of a loved one.  Humanist funeral...

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London Funeral Director Poppy's

Non-religious funerals in London 

'As a funeral director, it's reassuring to have a Humanist Ceremonies celebrant, as they are formally trained and I can be assured of high standards,' says Hannah. 

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Same-sex humanist wedding

A winter wedding, humanist style

Stars of our billboard campaign in Northern Ireland, Danny and Andy had plans for a Winter Wonderland humanist wedding, but the weather had other ideas. Danny McKeown tells us all...

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Humanist funeral by Sira Studios

Can we hold a funeral at home?

You may be surprised to learn that (outside of lockdowns) you can have a non-religious funeral ceremony at a range of venues.

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Funeral Planning | Top Ten Tips

There are many things to think about when planning a funeral. Humanist funeral celebrant Adele Chaplin has created her top ten tips for funeral planning to help you navigate the...

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What is a eulogy and how do I write one?

The best advice for anyone writing a eulogy is to speak from the heart, in a way that fits the person who has died. You’re writing the eulogy to fit...

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Humanist memorial ceremonies

A humanist memorial is a non-religious ceremony which focuses on the person who has died, the life they led, the relationships they forged, and the legacy they leave. It can...

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Adele Chaplin by Ruth Leach Photography

Planning a funeral while in lockdown?

 If you're planning a funeral while in lockdown, there are many things you will need to consider. Humanist funeral celebrant Adele Chaplin has created a list of five things to...

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A surprise wedding

In early December, celebrant Julie Watkins had a phone call asking if she would conduct a surprise wedding on Christmas Eve. Here was a groom with a dream! And Julie...

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Why are more people seeking humanist funerals?

Humanist funerals and memorials are non-religious ceremonies that support you to both mourn your loved one and celebrate their life. They are based on the humanist perspective that every life...

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Humanist wedding

Online wedding ceremony

The flexibility of a humanist wedding meant Alba and Steve's outdoor ceremony could be safe, socially distanced - and beamed live to guests in Spain.

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