Humanist & Non-Religious Funerals

Humanist & Non-Religious Funerals

There is no requirement for funeral services to be religion-based. Many people prefer there to be no religious content so they can have a non-religious funeral or a humanist funeral and there are trained celebrants available that can arrange and lead this type of ceremony for you.

When the congregated mourners are of many faiths or the deceased’s faith was uncertain, the most fitting approach may be to use a civil, non-religious or secular celebrant. These celebrants are open to the inclusion of readings, prayers, hymns and music which derive from any spiritual or religious traditions relevant to the deceased and the congregation. Since nothing is assumed or prescribed, the service can be specific to the beliefs of the person who has died.

Whilst the term ‘humanist funeral’ is often used to describe a non-religious funeral, humanism is essentially atheist in concept and a humanist funeral will make no allowance for any religious elements within the ceremony. If a humanist service is what you wish to have you can find out more about it and select a humanist officiant from their website. Alternatively your funeral director may be able to recommend a humanist celebrant already known to them.

Owing to the highly personalised nature of the service and because the celebrant is not otherwise supported by the church or parish, non-religious celebrant’s fees are usually higher than religious ministers. Your funeral director will be able to advise you.

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In the case of someone dying at home, or if you need to contact us for immediate assistance out of our office hours, please do call us. We can arrange collection at any time of day or night:

Impeccable service. Very thoughtful, helpful and worry free especially during this difficult time.

Review by Ann E left on 12 May 2025

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I was extremely happy with the funeral I arranged with Levertons. Drew was extremely helpful and efficient throughout the organisation and I would definitely use Levertons again.

Review by Julia C left on 12 May 2025

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Over a period of years, this is the third funeral that Levetons have arranged for my family. The standard of service and attention to detail have been outstanding throughout. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Review by steve w left on 11 May 2025

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Very helpful, easy process at a difficult time. On the day everything went smoothly and the team from Levertons were great. Thank you

Review by natasha n left on 09 May 2025

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Staff in Leverton are highly experienced, very accommodating, sensitive to family needs and always do their best to meet the requirements

Review by Tt C left on 08 May 2025

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Excellent service from start to finish of a period of almost unbearable pain

Review by Martin E left on 08 May 2025

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Thank you for your excellent service. Your sensitivity and care enabled my husband's funeral to be a true celebration of his life.

Review by Bernadette M left on 08 May 2025

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Exceptional care & compassion always & so helpful with lots of advice

Review by Margaret l left on 08 May 2025

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From our very first meeting to the conclusion of my mother's funeral, the service we received from Levertons (and Drew in particular) was excellent. They were on top of everything, quick to respond, produced an excellent looking Order of Service, handled everything perfectly on the day of the funeral itself, and generally made us feel like we were in very safe hands during an emotional and difficult time.

Review by Toby M left on 07 May 2025

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Review by Pippa R left on 02 May 2025

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