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Everything you need to know about weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.

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You can choose your own funeral celebrant. Here’s why it matters.

7 August 2026

A short post on choosing celebrants for anyone who’ll ever have to plan a funeral.

What is a natural burial?

4 August 2026

Natural burial is a growing alternative to traditional burial. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Ten alternative wedding readings

24 July 2026

Are you looking for a meaningful reading to incorporate into your wedding ceremony? Look no further.

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How to Say “I Do” to Wedding Reform

21 July 2026

The Government has launched a consultation on the biggest proposed changes to wedding law in England & Wales for generations.

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Innovation at the National Funeral Exhibition

14 June 2026

On Friday 12th June, keen to discover the latest innovations in the funeral industry, I hopped in my car and drove down to Warwickshire –

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What to expect when working with a funeral celebrant

11 May 2026

In my last post, I explored what a funeral celebrant is and how we compare to Humanist celebrants and religious officiants. But once you’ve decided

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What is a funeral celebrant?

10 April 2026

In a nutshell, a funeral celebrant is someone who writes and officiates funeral ceremonies. There are two types of celebrant: independent and humanist. Both can