If you’re planning a funeral while in lockdown, there are many things you will need to think about. What are the latest restrictions on numbers of mourners allowed to attend? Should you live stream the funeral? How can the ceremony be personalised? Humanist funeral celebrant Adele Chaplin has created a list of five things to consider.
Featured celebrant
Adele Chaplin is a humanist funeral celebrant based in Ipswich. You can follow Adele on Facebook.
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
Funeral ceremony ideas and inspiration
Poems of love for a humanist funeral
