Humanist funeral ceremony. Organising a funeral with a funeral celebrant.

Humanists aim to be guided by reason, inspired by compassion and informed by experience rather than religion - this secular philosophy reflects the way that Humanists look at life and their caring and practical approach to it.  

Humanists are people who shape our lives in the here and now, we believe that we have one life and the duty to make the most of that life, whilst always respecting the beliefs of others.

Humanist funeral and memorial ceremonies are suitable for anyone who would be most appropriately remembered with a personal, non-religious ceremony.

A humanist funeral ceremony is always completely about the person who has sadly passed away. The life that they led, the story of their whole life, and the little quirks that defined them as a person. 

This makes a humanist funeral appropriate for anyone, including religious friends and family members. 

As a funeral celebrant with The Fuze Foundation, I am permitted to include religious music and readings as part of the ceremony.

Due to my own personal humanist beliefs, I would not feel comfortable with delivering a religious reading. I am, however, happy for others to read religious texts. Similarly, I'll not take part in singing hymns, but I am happy for them to be included as part of the ceremony and to listen to others singing along.

Absolutely, if you wish to pay your respects at any point during the ceremony this is aboslutely fine. Some families choose to lay a single rose or flower each on the coffin in the crematorium, or a little keepsake or something made for their loved one.

At a burial families choose to drop a single rose or flower into the grave and/or some of the earth. It is very emotional but helps with letting go and with finding a little bit of closure.

You may opt to have a piper, or have an organist play if there is an organ in the venue. Recorded music is great too. 

If you are having recorded music, the Funeral Director and the Chapel Verger will coordinate this with you. They have most music available but are sometimes restricted by licencing so it is always best to check as early as you can in the process if they have a desired piece of music available.

When choosing recorded music, it is nice to have a play list playing as your friends and family gather. A piece for when the Funeral Director bring your loved one in to the venue (unless they are already in place on arrival), a piece of music for your reflection (unless you prefer to hold a silence) and a piece of music for the end of the ceremony and people begin to make their exit.

This isn't something that I do. Your Funeral Director will create both of these for you. 

It is always useful for me to see a copy of the order of service however, that way I can check my ceremony script against the order and make sure that they align.

Some families like to do this, but it is absolutely not mandatory. If you would rather leave straight after the close of the ceremony and meet everyone at the wake instead? This is absolutely fine and I can say this gently as part of my thanks at the end.

Booking me is easy, all you need to do is visit  Fuze Ceremonies - Appointedd and select the ceremony you'd like. 

If you are looking for a full legal marriage the rate is £450 including VAT, if you're looking to renew or confirm your vows (if married in another country or at a registry office and looking for me to conduct the celebration) the rate is £400 including VAT.

A baby naming ceremonys is £210 including VAT.

A funeral ceremony if booked online is £200 including VAT, and £220 including VAT if booked via a Funeral Director.

There is a 25% deposit required to secure me for your date at the point of online booking.  I am available all year around on weekdays and weekends! If your venue is more than 50 miles return from Dunfermline, Fife, travel expenses may apply.

I look forward to meeting you soon!