--- title: "Humanist Ceremonies" date: "2023-09-21T18:05:01+01:00" modified: "2025-09-01T14:46:56+01:00" url: "https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/home/" post_id: 134828 --- # Humanist Ceremonies Welcome to Humanist Ceremonies ------------------------------ **Major life events deserve memorable and meaningful ceremonies. And they need to be special, so we shape them for and with the people and families involved. Humanist Ceremonies bring human values to life.** **Wedding ceremonies & vow renewals** [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/weddings-home-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C245&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-weddings/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-weddings/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-weddings/) **Funerals &** **memorial ceremonies** [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/funerals-home-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C233&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-funerals/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-funerals/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/non-religious-funerals/) **Naming and welcoming ceremonies** [![Humanist naming ceremony](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/Raaya-117-2.jpg?fit=350%2C245&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/humanist-namings/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/humanist-namings/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/humanist-namings/) **Find a celebrant** [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/david-home-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C233&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/find-a-celebrant/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/find-a-celebrant/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/find-a-celebrant/) **Become a celebrant** [![Naming celebrant Dawn Rees by ETT Photography](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/ETT-Photography-Eadie-Rae-naming.jpg?fit=350%2C233&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/become-a-celebrant/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/become-a-celebrant/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/become-a-celebrant/) **About our celebrants** [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/home-about-our-celebrants-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C233&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/our-celebrants/) [READ MORE](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/our-celebrants/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/our-celebrants/) **Our non-religious ceremonies are warm, welcoming, and inclusive. Because we are all human. And we all have stories. Our ceremonies represent something essential and timeless – the shared values and narratives that connect us all.** **Our network of trained and accredited non-religious celebrants has been trusted with marking life’s most significant moments with authenticity and care since 1896.** **We’re part of Humanists UK, a registered charity bringing non-religious people together to be happier and more fulfilled in the one life we have and work together for a more tolerant, better society.** Humanist Ceremonies give people the opportunity to make **thoughtful, positive choices about life’s most significant moments** and experience how their personal stories reflect timeless human values. ![Your story is our story](https://cdn.humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/ceremonies_strapline_indigo.svg) Your stories ------------ Explore real stories of how Humanist Ceremonies bring together personal narratives and enduring human values to create meaningful and memorable ceremonies. Wedding stories [MORE STORIES](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-ORLAMARTIN-174-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C525&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/from-lough-to-living-room-orla-and-martins-small-secret-and-special-humanist-wedding-in-northern-ireland/) [From lough to living room: Orla and Martin’s small, secret, and special humanist wedding in Northern Ireland](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/from-lough-to-living-room-orla-and-martins-small-secret-and-special-humanist-wedding-in-northern-ireland/) With the help of their humanist celebrant, Orla and Martin planned an intimate wedding full of symbolism and personal touches. Here, they explain how a humanist ceremony gave them the… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/from-lough-to-living-room-orla-and-martins-small-secret-and-special-humanist-wedding-in-northern-ireland/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/chris-haws-Rr5J1ZLVkm8-unsplash-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C259&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/tips-for-planning-a-relaxed-autumn-humanist-wedding-ceremony/) [Tips for creating an autumnal humanist wedding](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/tips-for-planning-a-relaxed-autumn-humanist-wedding-ceremony/) Autumn is a wonderful season for weddings: crisp air, golden leaves, and a cosy romantic atmosphere. A humanist wedding ceremony in autumn is the perfect opportunity to create a celebration… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/tips-for-planning-a-relaxed-autumn-humanist-wedding-ceremony/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-1600-x-1600-px-1-2.webp?fit=350%2C350&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/ponies-and-puzzles-sarah-and-wills-personalised-humanist-wedding/) [Ponies and puzzles: Sarah and Will’s personalised humanist wedding](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/ponies-and-puzzles-sarah-and-wills-personalised-humanist-wedding/) When Sarah and Will look back on their wedding, the first word that comes to mind for both of them is… fun! With the help of their humanist celebrant, they… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/weddings/blog/ponies-and-puzzles-sarah-and-wills-personalised-humanist-wedding/) Funeral stories [MORE STORIES](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/Memories-of-dad.png?fit=350%2C183&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/a-millennials-guide-to-funeral-planning/) [A millennial’s guide to funeral planning](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/a-millennials-guide-to-funeral-planning/) Author: Jessica Holloway Dyker Until you’ve done it, planning a funeral for a parent or loved one seems thankfully a long way off. Then it happens. For me, it was… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/a-millennials-guide-to-funeral-planning/) [![A photo of naturalist, comedian and humanist Bill Oddie](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-1-7.png?fit=350%2C197&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/what-bill-oddie-just-taught-us-about-the-importance-of-discussing-funeral-plans/) [What Bill Oddie just taught us about the importance of discussing funeral plans](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/what-bill-oddie-just-taught-us-about-the-importance-of-discussing-funeral-plans/) As a nation, we don’t like talking about death until it happens. People worry that speaking about what they want for a funeral will be seen as upsetting and morbid…. [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/what-bill-oddie-just-taught-us-about-the-importance-of-discussing-funeral-plans/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/HumanistsUKGallery28of80-1-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C280&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/the-rise-of-direct-cremation/) [The rise of direct cremation – and why ceremony still matters](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/the-rise-of-direct-cremation/) A direct cremation involves the unattended cremation of a person’s body without a traditional funeral service beforehand. It may take place at some distance from your home, and you may… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/funerals/blog/the-rise-of-direct-cremation/) Naming Ceremony stories [MORE STORIES](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/) [→](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/volodymyr-hryshchenko-x_OKGbxB3fA-unsplash-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C248&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/a-naming-ceremony-checklist-plan-the-perfect-naming-day/) [A naming ceremony checklist: Plan the perfect naming day](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/a-naming-ceremony-checklist-plan-the-perfect-naming-day/) A humanist naming ceremony is a special occasion! It’s a non-religious celebration to welcome a new child into the family and community. To help you organise the perfect day, here’s… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/a-naming-ceremony-checklist-plan-the-perfect-naming-day/) [![Naming ceremony](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/wd-toro-SNYwRPHGO6g-unsplash-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C197&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/how-to-organise-a-non-religious-baby-naming-ceremony/) [How to organise a non-religious baby naming ceremony](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/how-to-organise-a-non-religious-baby-naming-ceremony/) Welcoming a little one into your family is a momentous occasion, filled with love, hope, and dreams for their future. As you embark on the incredible journey of parenthood, you… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/how-to-organise-a-non-religious-baby-naming-ceremony/) [![](https://i0.wp.com/humanists.uk/wp-content/uploads/naming-scaled.webp?fit=350%2C243&ssl=1)](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/5-ideas-for-your-naming-ceremony/) [5 Ideas For Your Naming Ceremony](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/5-ideas-for-your-naming-ceremony/) Welcoming a new child into your family is a joyful and life-affirming moment. For families who are non-religious, a humanist naming ceremony offers a unique and personal way to celebrate… [Read more](https://humanists.uk/ceremonies/namings/blog/5-ideas-for-your-naming-ceremony/) Photos: Handfasting in banner: Gareth Joseph Wedding ceremonies and vow renewals: Luis Holden Photography