You could be forgiven for thinking that Humanism is a modern way of thinking, but in fact, the Humanist Philosophy and way of thinking, has been followed and celebrated throughout the ages. Western Europe has a tradition of a non-religious & ethical thinking that can be traced back some 2,500 years to the philosophy of...
We are delighted about the recent news regarding child burial and cremations. This is something we have always supported and it’s great to hear things are changing. Agreement will remove financial burden from families Scottish Government and COSLA have agreed to work together to remove all local authority charges for child burials and cremations....
Following on from last week’s blog about alternatives to a traditional burial or cremation – Innovative ways of saving the planet after you die We’re looking at another alternative which is being marketed as a ‘Green Cremation’. This “gentle, eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation” used an alkaline solution made with potassium hydroxide to reduce the body...
It’s important for all of us to think about how life, and death, can impact this beautiful planet. Death remains a taboo in our society, but talking about it and finding out what choices are available to us will help us all make the right – and hopefully environmentally kind – choices. Currently, we cut...
Many families ask that you don’t send flowers when some-one dies. Many of us feel the need to do something, some gesture if not flowers, what else … a card? If you’ve looked at sympathy cards, they can be, awful. So what to do? It has become increasingly common that a collection for charity...
One of the biggest changes in the funeral business has been the move away from the more traditional format most Funerals take. These days you can pretty much do anything you like and at Fuze Ceremonies we will help you create a ceremony that is as unique as the life you are celebrating. The reasons...
For centuries, Valentine’s day has been associated with love and romance. It’s not a day you may associate with death and loss, but there are lots of ideas that can help families celebrate the life of their loved ones and express feelings of love to those no longer with us. 1. Keep the conversation Going...
There is nothing ghoulish or strange about visiting a graveyard whist on holiday. Many people do, to pay respect to loved ones. However there is an increasing trend, in part caused by the massive growth in genealogy, for people to seek out cemeteries, whilst on holiday. However, in some countries there has been a recent...
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I am often asked the question, do you celebrate Christmas? I don’t celebrate Christmas as such, as it the celebration of the birth of Jesus, the prophet of the Christian religion. So, what exactly do you, as a Humanist, do at Christmas? As a Humanist, this is my personal view; and I promise it is...
