Humanist Ceremonies
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Meaningful, non-religious wedding, naming, and funeral ceremonies.
Our celebrants are all trained and accredited by Humanists UK.
Our celebrants are all trained and accredited by Humanists UK.
A humanist approach to life by Kurt Vonnegut, as featured in The Little Book of Humanism.
#WorldKindnessDay
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A humanist approach to life by Kurt Vonnegut, as featured in The Little Book of Humanism.
#WorldKindnessDay
#WorldKindnessDay
“You can be a bit indulgent. It’s potentially your last chance to celebrate that person and to do something for them. It’s a way of carrying on caring for them."
In our new blog, Ivan's daughter Laura explains how the family celebrated his life with a humanist funeral.
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In our new blog, Ivan's daughter Laura explains how the family celebrated his life with a humanist funeral.
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Celebrating a Life Through Music: A Humanist Funeral Honouring a Performer, Music Lover, and Family Man
Music was a passion, and a way of bringing people together, for Ivan, Laura’s dad. In this blog, Laura explains how the family – with the help of their humanist funeral celebrant Emma – celebrated his...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“You can be a bit indulgent. It’s potentially your last chance to celebrate that person and to do something for them. It’s a way of carrying on caring for them."
In our new blog, Ivan's daughter Laura explains how the family celebrated his life with a humanist funeral.
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
In our new blog, Ivan's daughter Laura explains how the family celebrated his life with a humanist funeral.
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Meet Blue Ryan, a Humanist Ceremonies funeral celebrant.
In our blog post, Blue tells us about the values that attracted her to humanism and the moving experience of leading the Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony for LGBT Humanists.
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In our blog post, Blue tells us about the values that attracted her to humanism and the moving experience of leading the Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony for LGBT Humanists.
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Our Celebrant Network: Meet Blue Ryan – Funeral Celebrant
Blue Ryan is a documentary filmmaker and a humanist funeral celebrant, who believes in the power of telling stories. She tells us about what her two roles have in common, the values that attracted her...
humanists.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet Blue Ryan, a Humanist Ceremonies funeral celebrant.
In our blog post, Blue tells us about the values that attracted her to humanism and the moving experience of leading the Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony for LGBT Humanists.
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
In our blog post, Blue tells us about the values that attracted her to humanism and the moving experience of leading the Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony for LGBT Humanists.
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Humanist representatives will take part in Remembrance ceremonies across the UK.
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Humanists to pay tribute on Remembrance Day 2025
Humanist representatives will take part in Remembrance ceremonies across the UK – including national events in London, Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh, as well as community ceremonies nationwide. Andr...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Humanist representatives will take part in Remembrance ceremonies across the UK.
humanists.uk/2025/11/06/h...
humanists.uk/2025/11/06/h...
A humanist funeral offers a warm and meaningful ceremony for families who want an authentic and non-religious way to say goodbye.
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A humanist funeral offers a warm and meaningful ceremony for families who want an authentic and non-religious way to say goodbye.
This quote from Terry Pratchett, shared in The Little Book of Humanist Funerals, offers a great reflection on how a person lives on, not through an afterlife, but through the lasting impact they leave in the world and on others.
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This quote from Terry Pratchett, shared in The Little Book of Humanist Funerals, offers a great reflection on how a person lives on, not through an afterlife, but through the lasting impact they leave in the world and on others.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
A Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will create a personal wedding ceremony with all the rituals you want and no unwanted traditions. 🫣
Don't be scared! Our celebrants are highly trained, accredited, DBS checked, and are part of a wide network that provides support and backup.
A Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will create a personal wedding ceremony with all the rituals you want and no unwanted traditions. 🫣
Don't be scared! Our celebrants are highly trained, accredited, DBS checked, and are part of a wide network that provides support and backup.
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
A Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will create a personal wedding ceremony with all the rituals you want and no unwanted traditions. 🫣
Don't be scared! Our celebrants are highly trained, accredited, DBS checked, and are part of a wide network that provides support and backup.
A Humanist Ceremonies celebrant will create a personal wedding ceremony with all the rituals you want and no unwanted traditions. 🫣
Don't be scared! Our celebrants are highly trained, accredited, DBS checked, and are part of a wide network that provides support and backup.
Find out who your local humanist wedding celebrants are!
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Find a humanist wedding celebrant
Use our map to find a wonderful wedding celebrant near you. Humanist wedding celebrants write and deliver personal, memorable wedding ceremonies that tell your love story.
humanists.uk
October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Find out who your local humanist wedding celebrants are!
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Are you planning the funeral for someone who wasn't religious?
A Humanist funeral is a memorable and meaningful way to celebrate the life of a loved one.
The focus is on their unique story. It's a ceremony that's authentic and a true reflection of the person they were.
#Funeral
A Humanist funeral is a memorable and meaningful way to celebrate the life of a loved one.
The focus is on their unique story. It's a ceremony that's authentic and a true reflection of the person they were.
#Funeral
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Are you planning the funeral for someone who wasn't religious?
A Humanist funeral is a memorable and meaningful way to celebrate the life of a loved one.
The focus is on their unique story. It's a ceremony that's authentic and a true reflection of the person they were.
#Funeral
A Humanist funeral is a memorable and meaningful way to celebrate the life of a loved one.
The focus is on their unique story. It's a ceremony that's authentic and a true reflection of the person they were.
#Funeral
If you have a loved one’s ashes at home and you’re not sure what to do with them, you’re not alone.
Find ideas for what you can do with a loved one’s ashes in our new blog👇 ❤
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Find ideas for what you can do with a loved one’s ashes in our new blog👇 ❤
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What to Do With the Ashes of a Loved One: Creating Meaningful Ceremonies
After someone dies, having their ashes with you can feel like a precious responsibility. You may have brought them home after a cremation, or had them delivered to you after a direct cremation, meanin...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you have a loved one’s ashes at home and you’re not sure what to do with them, you’re not alone.
Find ideas for what you can do with a loved one’s ashes in our new blog👇 ❤
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Find ideas for what you can do with a loved one’s ashes in our new blog👇 ❤
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
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What sort of music do you have in a Humanist funeral?
Whatever you like! You can have anything from Meatloaf to Mozart, Elgar to Elvis, The Beatles to Beethoven or anything inbetween.
You’re the person planning the ceremony and you get to choose.
www.humanist.org.uk/marktaylor
Whatever you like! You can have anything from Meatloaf to Mozart, Elgar to Elvis, The Beatles to Beethoven or anything inbetween.
You’re the person planning the ceremony and you get to choose.
www.humanist.org.uk/marktaylor
January 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
What sort of music do you have in a Humanist funeral?
Whatever you like! You can have anything from Meatloaf to Mozart, Elgar to Elvis, The Beatles to Beethoven or anything inbetween.
You’re the person planning the ceremony and you get to choose.
www.humanist.org.uk/marktaylor
Whatever you like! You can have anything from Meatloaf to Mozart, Elgar to Elvis, The Beatles to Beethoven or anything inbetween.
You’re the person planning the ceremony and you get to choose.
www.humanist.org.uk/marktaylor
Did you know that we've provided same-sex wedding ceremonies decades before the legalisation of same-sex marriage!
Humanists UK was also a prominent campaigner for legal same-sex marriages.
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Humanists UK was also a prominent campaigner for legal same-sex marriages.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Did you know that we've provided same-sex wedding ceremonies decades before the legalisation of same-sex marriage!
Humanists UK was also a prominent campaigner for legal same-sex marriages.
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Humanists UK was also a prominent campaigner for legal same-sex marriages.
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Find highly trained humanist funeral celebrants near you by using our easy-to-use map.
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Find a humanist funeral celebrant
To find a funeral celebrant near you, just click on your location on our map or add your postcode to the search bar.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Find highly trained humanist funeral celebrants near you by using our easy-to-use map.
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"At the end of the ceremony, many of the people told us that they had never attended a service where someone’s story was so central. For us, it was as if Helen was there, telling her story."
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A fitting funeral for a unique trans woman
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and the bereaved family and friends making the funeral plans, it is especially important that the ceremony is a fitting and authentic way...
humanists.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"At the end of the ceremony, many of the people told us that they had never attended a service where someone’s story was so central. For us, it was as if Helen was there, telling her story."
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Planning ahead gives peace of mind, for you and for those you love, so when the time comes, they can focus on saying goodbye knowing that your wishes are being met.
Find a humanist celebrant who can work with you to plan your funeral ceremony in advance. 👇
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Find a humanist celebrant who can work with you to plan your funeral ceremony in advance. 👇
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Pre-Planned Funeral Ceremony Service
Our pre-planned funeral ceremony service puts you in touch with a funeral celebrant who can help you plan for your funeral.
humanists.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Planning ahead gives peace of mind, for you and for those you love, so when the time comes, they can focus on saying goodbye knowing that your wishes are being met.
Find a humanist celebrant who can work with you to plan your funeral ceremony in advance. 👇
humanists.uk/ceremonies/n...
Find a humanist celebrant who can work with you to plan your funeral ceremony in advance. 👇
humanists.uk/ceremonies/n...
On Monday we attended the Guides for Brides UK Wedding Conference as a sponsor.
It was inspiring to hear the latest insights from wedding industry experts, it's always valuable to learn new things!
We were also able to share some information about Humanist Ceremonies with wedding professionals.
It was inspiring to hear the latest insights from wedding industry experts, it's always valuable to learn new things!
We were also able to share some information about Humanist Ceremonies with wedding professionals.
October 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On Monday we attended the Guides for Brides UK Wedding Conference as a sponsor.
It was inspiring to hear the latest insights from wedding industry experts, it's always valuable to learn new things!
We were also able to share some information about Humanist Ceremonies with wedding professionals.
It was inspiring to hear the latest insights from wedding industry experts, it's always valuable to learn new things!
We were also able to share some information about Humanist Ceremonies with wedding professionals.
Suzy is healthy and lives an active life that she loves. She also decided to pre-plan her own humanist funeral.
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I planned my own humanist funeral so that I could get on with living life to the fullest
Suzy is in her 70s, healthy, with a full and active life that she loves. So what made her decide to plan her own humanist funeral in advance? And how has a humanist celebrant helped her come up with t...
humanists.uk
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Suzy is healthy and lives an active life that she loves. She also decided to pre-plan her own humanist funeral.
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Our Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive is a collection of stories, it honours and remembers the lives of people from all walks of life who had a humanist funeral ceremony.
Each tribute preserves the story of an individual creating a lasting record of their life.
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Each tribute preserves the story of an individual creating a lasting record of their life.
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Remembering a loved one: the Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive
The Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive has been relaunched. This remarkable and valuable resource allows the life stories of ordinary people to be preserved online for posterity, and is the only archive...
humanists.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our Humanist Funeral Tribute Archive is a collection of stories, it honours and remembers the lives of people from all walks of life who had a humanist funeral ceremony.
Each tribute preserves the story of an individual creating a lasting record of their life.
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Each tribute preserves the story of an individual creating a lasting record of their life.
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
The UK Government has committed to the legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales! 🎉
Success! The UK Government has said that it will extend legal recognition to humanist marriages in England & Wales. Recognition will be introduced as part of a broader package of marriage reforms which the Government says will be subject to a further public consultation launching in the new year.
October 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The UK Government has committed to the legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales! 🎉
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Thinking of writing your own wedding vows? 💍 It can feel daunting — but it’s really about speaking from the heart. I’ve put together a gentle guide to help you shape promises that are personal, meaningful and truly you. Click here for more : margaretmulhollandhumanistcelebrant.com/how-to-write...
How to Write Wedding Vows That Are Personal, Memorable & Heartfelt
Learn how to write wedding vows that reflect your love story. Add personal touches, promises, humour, and heartfelt moments for an unforgettable ceremony.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thinking of writing your own wedding vows? 💍 It can feel daunting — but it’s really about speaking from the heart. I’ve put together a gentle guide to help you shape promises that are personal, meaningful and truly you. Click here for more : margaretmulhollandhumanistcelebrant.com/how-to-write...
Our Humanist Ceremonies network is made up of hundreds of highly trained celebrants who never stop learning! 👍
Last week, our London celebrants gathered for a fun and inspiring CPD day, sharing ideas, developing skills, and exploring new ways to create the most personal and meaningful ceremonies!
Last week, our London celebrants gathered for a fun and inspiring CPD day, sharing ideas, developing skills, and exploring new ways to create the most personal and meaningful ceremonies!
October 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our Humanist Ceremonies network is made up of hundreds of highly trained celebrants who never stop learning! 👍
Last week, our London celebrants gathered for a fun and inspiring CPD day, sharing ideas, developing skills, and exploring new ways to create the most personal and meaningful ceremonies!
Last week, our London celebrants gathered for a fun and inspiring CPD day, sharing ideas, developing skills, and exploring new ways to create the most personal and meaningful ceremonies!
We love autumn!
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Here are some top tips on how to create the perfect autumnal wedding day 👇
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Here are some top tips on how to create the perfect autumnal wedding day 👇
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Tips for creating an autumnal humanist wedding
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 that is un...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We love autumn!
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Here are some top tips on how to create the perfect autumnal wedding day 👇
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Here are some top tips on how to create the perfect autumnal wedding day 👇
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Are you a humanist with a talent for writing and excellent presentation skills?
If so, and you agree that everyone should have the option of a meaningful, non-religious ceremony that reflects their values, then consider training to become a humanist celebrant!
humanists.uk/ceremonies/b...
If so, and you agree that everyone should have the option of a meaningful, non-religious ceremony that reflects their values, then consider training to become a humanist celebrant!
humanists.uk/ceremonies/b...
Become a celebrant
Have you ever thought about becoming a humanist celebrant and being highly trained and authorised (accredited) to conduct non-religious weddings, funerals, and namings? The Humanist Ceremonies network...
humanists.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Are you a humanist with a talent for writing and excellent presentation skills?
If so, and you agree that everyone should have the option of a meaningful, non-religious ceremony that reflects their values, then consider training to become a humanist celebrant!
humanists.uk/ceremonies/b...
If so, and you agree that everyone should have the option of a meaningful, non-religious ceremony that reflects their values, then consider training to become a humanist celebrant!
humanists.uk/ceremonies/b...
Wedding planning can be a joyful time, but it can also involve lots of decisions and 'wedmin' tasks.
Finding the right celebrant for you doesn't have to be difficult: you can find highly trained humanist celebrants near you with our easy-to-use Find a Celebrant map!
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Finding the right celebrant for you doesn't have to be difficult: you can find highly trained humanist celebrants near you with our easy-to-use Find a Celebrant map!
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Find a humanist wedding celebrant
Use our map to find a wonderful wedding celebrant near you. Humanist wedding celebrants write and deliver personal, memorable wedding ceremonies that tell your love story.
humanists.uk
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wedding planning can be a joyful time, but it can also involve lots of decisions and 'wedmin' tasks.
Finding the right celebrant for you doesn't have to be difficult: you can find highly trained humanist celebrants near you with our easy-to-use Find a Celebrant map!
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...
Finding the right celebrant for you doesn't have to be difficult: you can find highly trained humanist celebrants near you with our easy-to-use Find a Celebrant map!
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humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...