Non-Religious Funerals and Memorial Services

Not everyone is aware that there are non-Religious funerals and Memorial Services options available. For some families a Humanist, non-religious funeral or memorial ceremony will be the perfect way to remember their loved one.

The person who has died may not have been religious so this could be what they would have wanted or requested. This type of ceremony is more a celebration of the life of your loved one. It still allows you to focus on the person who has died and allows friends and family to attend a service and share their memories. A non-religious service focuses on the life lived, the person and the friends they made on their journey through life. You will be free of many of the restrictions imposed by a religious service or the minister presiding over a religious service.

Funeral Celebrants will guide you through the options available and listen to your requirements. You can discuss ideas for readings and music and will have some suggestions if you need some. They will lead the day and help you create the funeral service that you and your loved one would want. They will give you clear guidance on what can be done and use their experience to highlight anything that could be difficult to achieve.

A good Funeral Celebrant will find out as much as they can about the person from you and your family. They will convey your memories, stories and thoughts in a professional and caring way. They will endeavour to create a ceremony that will be the perfect way for families to remember their loved one.

Some people, religious or non-religious, like to leave clear instructions regarding their wishes. It is important that you write down your wishes and give a copy of your plans to a close family member or friend. You can include any preferred music, poems or readings that you like. You could also write a short history of your life which can be read and kept by family members. This is particularly good for younger members of the family and will be fascinating to other people attending the service. It is amazing how much family history is lost when someone passes so you can make sure it is not forgotten.

Remember, if you want a non-religious funeral or memorial ceremony conducted by a Humanist funeral celebrant, you should specify this and lodge a copy with a close family member. Don’t give it to a solicitor as it may not be seen until after the funeral.

The perfect accompaniment to non-Religious funerals and Memorial Services is a personalised funeral Order of Service. These treasured documents can include all the service content as well as family photos. If you are interested in finding out more about bespoke funeral Order of Service, call Fitting Farewell on 0800 612 6484 or email us via the website contact form.