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 process.
Author
Adele Chaplin is a humanist funeral celebrant based in Ipswich. You can follow Adele on Facebook.
Adele Chaplin by Ruth Leach Photography
Humanist funerals
Humanist funerals and memorials are non-religious ceremonies that support family and friends to mourn and to celebrate the person who has died. They focus on the life they led, the relationships they forged, and the legacy they left. They are based on the humanist perspective that every life is individual and valuable.
Funerals conducted by humanist celebrants are both a celebration of a life and a dignified, personal farewell. They’re the perfect option for families who want a sincere, personal reflection on the life of their loved one.
Humanism
Visit the Humanists UK website to find out more about Humanism and take our short quiz to see if you have humanist values.
Find your local celebrant
If you’re looking for a humanist celebrant to help you plan your funeral or that of a loved one, you can find your local celebrant on our online map.
Further resources
Planning a funeral during lockdown
Funeral ceremony ideas and inspiration
Poems for funerals during lockdown
Poems of love for a humanist funeral
Uplifting and humorous poems for a humanist funeral
It’s time to talk about your funeral wishes
Non-religious funerals
A humanist funeral ceremony is a celebration of life and a personal goodbye.
Unique ceremonies
We're all different and our funerals should be too. Find interesting ways to create a unique ceremony.
Find a funeral celebrant
Your humanist celebrant will write a unique script to honour the life of your loved one.
