Equality, Empowerment & Compassionate Giving in End-of-Life Care From 2nd March 2026, an important change comes into effect in Scotland. The Scottish Parliament has now passed the final regulations allowing Alkaline Hydrolysis (sometimes referred to as “water cremation”) to become a legally permitted option. While facilities are not yet operational, organisations may now begin applying...
At the Fuze Foundation, promoting Humanism is about more than explaining beliefs. It’s about sharing real human experiences. Humanist Celebrants hear extraordinary stories every day: moments of grief, love, humour, and connection that reveal what truly matters to people at the end of life. “She Thought I Was a Humourist” is a short, reflective story...
Families across the UK are increasingly turning to credit cards, crowdfunding platforms and even loan sharks to pay for funerals, as the cost of traditional services records its biggest annual rise in ten years. According to the latest Cost of Dying Report, published by SunLife, the average price of a traditional attended funeral rose...
To Absent Friends: Remembering Together Every November, people across Scotland pause to remember loved ones we have lost as part of the To Absent Friends festival. It is a week dedicated to stories, memories, and connection. At The Fuze Foundation, we were proud to host our own event this year, bringing together families, friends, and...
Our Broughty Ferry based Fuze Ceremonies Humanist Celebrant shares her passion for creating a last legacy through your ‘living eulogy’. Talking about death and funeral wishes tends to feel like a bit of a taboo subject for many people. This was certainly the case for me before I started on my journey to becoming a...
We’re honoured to be taking part in this year’s To Absent Friends festival, which takes place across Scotland from the 1st to 7th of November 2025. The festival gives people a reason to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died. Join us, alongside our friends at Bishopbriggs...
Making Time Count I’m Julie Murray, a Humanist Celebrant based in Broughty Ferry, proudly part of Fuze Ceremonies and The Fuze Foundation. In December 2024, I was asked by a local funeral director, William Purves Funeral Director, Broughty Ferry, to conduct a celebration of life ceremony for a young woman, Joana Knowlton, aged just 35 years. Little...
The Fuze Foundation Announces Partnership with Funeral Link Dundee The Fuze Foundation is proud to announce a meaningful new partnership with Funeral Link, an amazing Dundee-based charity committed to supporting bereaved families facing financial hardship. This collaboration will see The Fuze Foundation providing a mix of free and low cost celebrant services to families supported...
By Katy Smith, Celebrant with Fuze Ceremonies & The Fuze Foundation During our Fuze Foundation month of Remembrance, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of the connections that bring us comfort, particularly the quiet, constant companionship of our pets. With November’s Remembrance Day and the ‘To Absent Friends’ festival alongside us, it’s fitting time to...
By Katy Smith, Celebrant with Fuze Ceremonies & The Fuze Foundation Introduction We’ve all experienced a range of funeral ceremonies, from the profoundly moving to the disappointingly impersonal. It’s crucial that a funeral script genuinely reflects the life of the deceased, capturing their essence in a way that resonates with their loved ones. A well-crafted funeral...
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