Humanist Ceremonies

Humanists the world over have evolved secular ceremonies to mark the rites of passage through life; most importantly those of birth, marriage and death. The Humanist Association of Ireland can put you in touch with accredited officiants, whilst some people arrange their own celebrations and funerals of a secular nature. A clergyman is not required for a secular ceremony. The officiant can provide certificates for naming and wedding ceremonies if desired. Your solution may be a Humanist non-religious ceremony.

The occasions of birth, marriage and death (the so-called 'Rites of Passage') are important milestones in all of our lives. It is natural that people should want to mark these events and to share them with their family and friends. If you have a religious faith, then you will wish to hold a services in place of worship. But if you have no belief in god, what then? Humanist ceremonies give people the opportunity to express their feelings and ideals in their own words.

New Life

When a baby is born or a child adopted, the parents will usually want to express their joy. They may also wish to state, solemnly and publicly, their joint commitment to the welfare of the child and their determination to give that child a secure and loving home during the long years of growing up.

When two people decide to get married or to share their lives, they will want to show their commitment to each other in their own way. In a humanist ceremony a couple can express their ideals and aspirations among their family and friends, in words that are totally sincere and right for them.

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