Non-religious ceremonies for life’s biggest moments
Funeral & memorial ceremonies
In the end we are all just stories
Bringing people together to remember those we love.
Humanist ceremonies are a wonderful way to say goodbye to people who have lived without religion. They are a personal and dignified farewell, yet offer the chance to really celebrate the individual and the life they led.
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What is a humanist funeral or memorial ceremony like?
A humanist ceremony focuses on the life someone led, their passions and interests, the relationships they built and the legacy they leave behind. It is the perfect end of life celebration and appropriate for people of all faiths, and of none.
Much of the ceremony I write will be dedicated to the life of the person who has died. It is a chance to tell their story, remember the person that they were and relive your personal memories of them. So, I'll spend time talking to you and your family and friends about your loved one, including chatting about all their favourite things – from music and poems, to food and hobbies – which can then be included in the ceremony.
There may be healing laughter alongside the tears, but what is wonderful about humanist funerals and memorial services is how they bring everyone together. They really are a personalised, colourful celebration of a life well-lived.
Somewhere they loved
A ceremony doesn't have to take place in a crematorium, although of course it can if you prefer. It can take place anywhere significant to the person who has died. That could be in their favourite place to walk, in their local village hall, in a garden, a café or even their favourite pub. Why not end their ceremony with a toast with glasses of their usual tipple, or a refreshment spread featuring their favourite food? There's so many ways we can make the ceremony truly 'them'.
Perhaps you want a ceremony outside, embracing nature and the changing seasons? A humanist ceremony makes all of this possible.
“ By learning about who he was as a person and what he meant to people, T was able to reflect this in the content, style and tone of my Dad’s ceremony. It was a celebration of colour and kindness – all in all the perfect tribute to him. ”
Hannah & family
FAQs
Please reach me at t@thiscelebratedlove.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
For funerals and celebration of life ceremonies, my fees start at £300. The cost includes all meetings, planning, writing, liaising with funeral directors and other service providers and delivering the ceremony on the day. You also get a special keepsake version of the script for you to keep.
You can have any kind of ceremony for an end of life event. Often a memorial service fits the bill more than a traditional crematorium as we can be outside followed by refreshments and story sharing in a favourite pub or village hall. Perhaps you'd like to be on a beach or a sunny hillside – coming together to remember the person who has died and scatter their ashes. Drop me a line to find out about all the options for a personalised ceremony for your loved one.
“ T has immense personal empathy and her words were extremely moving, including so many joyful memories of my son’s life. I am so grateful to her for creating and leading the ceremony with such sincerity and integrity. ”
Rachel & family
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