Humanist & Non-Religious Funerals
A service shaped by life, not ritual.
If a faith-based ceremony isn't right for you or your loved one, we can help you to arrange a non-religious or Humanist funeral that speaks to who your loved on truly was - with or without any religious elements.
A ceremony for personal values
Civil ceremonies
A non-religious funeral can be led by a civil or secular celebrant who builds a service around memories, reflections, and personal values - regardless of faith. They’re skilled at including music, readings, or meaningful rituals, without assuming any belief system.
A civil celebrant is not a minister of religion, but they are happy to include some elements such as hymns, Bible readings or prayers if that’s what you’d like.
They’re self-employed so their fees can vary; we’ll check the exact amount with the celebrant beforehand and let you know how much it is.
Humanist ceremonies
Humanist funerals are a form of non-religious farewell rooted in humanist philosophy – avoiding religious content entirely. If this resonates with you, we can connect you with a certified Humanist celebrant to craft a fitting tribute or you can choose someone yourself.
Humanist celebrants recognise that there are aspects of religious reference embedded in our culture and day-to-day experiences and are happy to include some of this content where they help to reflect the person, but not as an act of worship.
Because Humanist celebrants are self-employed and their fees can vary, so we’ll check the exact fee with the celebrant beforehand and let you know how much it is. We’re here to explain everything clearly and ensure that everything aligns with your wishes.
Whatever you choose we will support you by:
- Listening to your story - understanding what tone and structure feels right.
- Helping you to identify the type of celebrant that matches your needs - religious, secular, or Humanist - and we'll put you in touch with someone.
- Managing all practical details: venue, order of service, music, and timings.
- Crafting a ceremony that feels personal, authentic, and true to your loved one.
How to get started
Contact us in your own time - call, email, or visit one of our branches. Let us know what type of service feels meaningul to you and we will guide you through the options, from celebrant selection to ceremony details.
