Ceremonies
We all want to mark important events in our lives — new arrivals in the family, weddings and partnerships, and the commemoration of those we have loved when they die. For people who have no religious beliefs, it’s important to mark these occasions in ways that are consistent with their principles. As such, an increasing number of people in the UK are choosing to mark the significant events in their lives with Humanist ceremonies.
What is a Humanist ceremony?
They mark special occasions with honesty, warmth, shared love, and affection. They are not generic. They are unique, personal, and appropriate to the lives of the people involved. They are created especially for each occasion by an individual or a family along with a Humanist celebrant who helps guide the process of creating the ceremony. Beyond the appropriate legal requirements, there are no special rules or particular things that need to be observed.
Humanists UK publishes practical guidelines about the three main ceremonies to help families and inexperienced practitioners. These are called New Arrivals, Sharing the Future, and Funerals without God, and they can be ordered from the Humanists UK office by emailing info@humanism.org.uk. For more information, you can also see the Humanists UK website for Humanist Ceremonies, where you can search for their nearest accredited celebrants by entering your postcode.
They mark special occasions with honesty, warmth, shared love, and affection. They are not generic. They are unique, personal, and appropriate to the lives of the people involved. They are created especially for each occasion by an individual or a family along with a Humanist celebrant who helps guide the process of creating the ceremony. Beyond the appropriate legal requirements, there are no special rules or particular things that need to be observed.
Humanists UK publishes practical guidelines about the three main ceremonies to help families and inexperienced practitioners. These are called New Arrivals, Sharing the Future, and Funerals without God, and they can be ordered from the Humanists UK office by emailing info@humanism.org.uk. For more information, you can also see the Humanists UK website for Humanist Ceremonies, where you can search for their nearest accredited celebrants by entering your postcode.
Local celebrants
Within our North East Humanists group, we have trained celebrants who are also able to offer a variety of services. Please contact us for the latest list and we will help you find what you need.
Within our North East Humanists group, we have trained celebrants who are also able to offer a variety of services. Please contact us for the latest list and we will help you find what you need.