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Namings
A bespoke welcome for a child, shaped around family, promises and the people who will support them.
Watford Area Humanists
Promoting Humanism in Watford and surrounding areas.
Archives
Humanists UK
- Catholic academy trust expansion sparks warning over religious control of state schools
- Humanists UK President Janet Ellis tells parliament: ‘All children deserve hope, choice, and opportunity.’
- Integrated education report understates need for end to divided schooling
- Humanist school speakers reach half a million pupils on 10th anniversary of Understanding Humanism
- Only 4 in 100 under-35s attend church regularly – new research reveals
Humanists International
- Global events mark launch of Freedom of Thought Report 2025
- Grant recipient prevents mob violence against alleged “witches” in Nigeria
- Humanists International awards funding to 13 global projects in 2026
- Humanists International welcomes new Members and Associates
- Humanists International Members’ Showcase Event celebrates global impact of the humanist movement
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6. Ceremonies
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Ceremonies
Humanist ceremonies mark major life events with warmth, honesty and attention to the people at the centre of the day.
Namings, weddings and funerals
Humanist celebrants create ceremonies that are personal rather than formulaic, and meaningful without religious worship.
Weddings
A ceremony that celebrates the couple, their relationship and the commitments they choose to make.
Funerals
A dignified goodbye focused on the person who has died, the life they lived and the memories they leave.
Find a celebrant
Humanists UK maintains a network of trained and accredited celebrants across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Useful links
- Our commitment to you
- Recommended fees
- Humanist celebrant training
- General enquiries: 020 7324 3060
Need a local humanist pointer?
The Watford group can point you to the Humanists UK ceremonies network and local support.