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Humanist Ceremonies

Most of us want to mark important events in our lives such as births, marriages and partnerships as well as to commemorate people we have loved when they die.

For those of us with no religious belief it’s important that we can mark these occasions with honesty, warmth and affection, using words and music that are personal and appropriate to the lives and the people involved.

Each of the ceremonies we conduct is unique, created specially for the people involved and based on shared human values with no dependency on religion or superstition. What’s important to us, as it is to you, is the occasion and the person or people being celebrated or commemorated. There are no special rules or strict observances beyond basic legal requirements. Our celebrants will plan the ceremony you want, in close consultation with you to make sure it’s exactly what you and your family want.

Humanist Ceremonies™ is the BHA’s network of trained and accredited Humanist celebrants throughout England and Wales. For celebrants in Scotland, please consult the Humanist Society of Scotland.

Humanist Namings

Have a Humanist naming ceremony to welcome the arrival of a baby, an adopted child or new step-children into your family.

Humanist Weddings or Partnerships

Celebrate your marriage, partnership or a reaffirmation of your commitment with a Humanist wedding, partnership or affirmation ceremony.

Humanist Funerals and Memorials

Celebrate and mourn the life of someone who has died. By choosing a Humanist funeral or memorial you can commemorate them and share the memories they have left behind without any religious committal to an ‘after-life’.