In this month’s Faces of the Foundation feature, we’re delighted to introduce Sam, a celebrant whose journey has been shaped by compassion, courage and an unwavering belief in the power of human connection. Before becoming a celebrant, Sam spent years working in violence reduction, homelessness and supporting those affected by gender-based violence, building a career...
Support After a Funeral and Why Looking After Yourself Matters During Demystifying Death Week, we’ve spoken openly about death, funerals, grief, planning ahead, and the importance of having honest conversations. But what happens after the funeral? For many people, the days immediately after a funeral can feel strangely quiet. The practical arrangements are complete, cards...
Why recording your wishes and telling your own story matters Some of the most meaningful conversations we ever have…are often the ones we avoid the longest. Not because we don’t care.But because talking about death, funerals, and final wishes can feel uncomfortable. And yet, when someone dies, one of the first things families often say...
Recognising the love, loss and grief that comes with saying goodbye to an animal companion There are some losses people instinctively understand. And then there are the quieter ones. The ones we sometimes feel we have to explain. The loss of a pet is often one of them. At the Fuze Foundation, we spend a...
A personal reflection on grief, unconditional love, and learning to carry loss differently by Sam Conroy. In March, I came back to a Highland Estate I’ve visited for most of my life. A place so steeped in history, it’s woven its story into mine. It’s actually my home away from home and over the years...
In this Faces of the Foundation feature, we’re delighted to introduce Marie, a celebrant whose life and work are deeply rooted in her local community in Ayr. With over 30 years spent working in care, Marie brings compassion, warmth and a genuine love of people to every ceremony she creates. Her journey into celebrancy is...
Celebrating the connections that support us – in work, in life, and in the quiet moments in between. The furry, feathered (and slightly chaotic) supporters behind the scenes If you’ve ever worked with one of our celebrants, you’ll know the care, thought, and attention that goes into every ceremony. What you might not see… is...
If you’re planning a Humanist wedding ceremony in Scotland, chances are you don’t just want something that looks good. You want something people feel. Because the truth is, guests don’t remember every word of a ceremony. They remember how it made them feel. The best wedding ceremonies, the ones guests talk about long after the...
Weddings are magical. They’re also windy, emotional, unpredictable… and occasionally just a little bit chaotic. And that’s OK, because when you have the right Humanist Celebrant, you’ll probably never even notice when things don’t quite go to plan. At Fuze Ceremonies, we know that no ceremony is ever completely “perfect” in the traditional sense. But...
Community is something we often take for granted, until the moment we need it most. At different points in our lives, whether through joy, loss, change, or uncertainty, the presence of a supportive community can make all the difference. It’s the quiet reassurance of knowing someone is there, the practical help offered without hesitation, and...
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