What is a Humanist Funeral?

AHumanist Funeral

A Humanist Funeral is a non-religious ceremony that celebrates the life of someone who has passed away. This type of service can be conducted by a speaker or you can simply arrange your own funeral with your loved one’s ashes present.

A humanist funeral is a ceremony that celebrates the life of someone who has died without mentioning a religion or a god. This type of service is often led by a speaker, who guides guests through any readings and music.

More generally, a humanist funeral is any type of non-religious memorial service. If you prefer not to have a guided ceremony with a speaker, you can wait until you have your loved one’s ashes and then arrange a simple memorial service.

Where can you hold a humanist funeral?

Humanist funeral ceremonies generally take place in a crematorium, cemetery or natural burial ground. However, if you choose to arrange a direct cremation, you can arrange your own memorial service with your loved one’s ashes.

These are just some of the places where you could have a memorial service:

• Hotel event space
• Your home
• Garden
• Public park
• Restaurant

What Happens at a Humanist Funeral?

What happens at a humanist funeral really depends on the person who died and the people who organize the funeral.
If the person who died was not religious but was fairly traditional, he or she could follow the established format:

• Music plays when the service begins.
• The speaker welcomes guests and sets the tone with a reflection on what it means to celebrate a life and say goodbye.
• The speaker or a close family member reads the tribute: this is essentially the same as a eulogy and covers the life and character of your loved one.
• Friends and family stand up to give readings.
• The speaker asks for a moment of silence to think.
• The coffin or urn is moved out of sight.
• The speaker shares some closing anecdotes and thanks the guests for their attendance.
• The music plays when the guests leave.

If the person who died was not religious and was more of a free spirit, you could arrange a direct cremation and have a more informal memorial service at their favorite park, beach or location. You may even choose to scatter your ashes with friends and family present.

If your loved one left a will, it is also worth checking to see if they left specific wishes about their funeral.

If the person who died was not religious and was more of a free spirit, a direct cremation could be arranged. direct cremation and have a more informal memorial service at their park, beach or favorite place. You may even choose to scatter your ashes with friends and family present.
If your loved one left a will, it is also worth checking to see if they left specific wishes about their funeral.

Who conducts a Humanist Funeral?

A humanist funeral is usually performed by a speaker. They are responsible for conducting the ceremony while helping family and friends pay their respects to their loved one.

Alternatively, if you are arranging a simpler memorial service with your loved one’s ashes present, you may conduct the ceremony yourself. This could include such things as:

• To say a few words to thank everyone for attending.
• Place your loved one’s ashes somewhere for everyone to pay their respects.
• Play songs that remind everyone of your loved one.
• Invite friends and family to say something.

How Much Does a Humanist Funeral Cost?

The cost of a humanist funeral can vary from $5,000 pesos to around $50,000 pesos depending on the type of service you want. This generally breaks down into three specific costs: the funeral and the speaker’s fee.

Funeral Home Rates

In addition to paying for the burial or cremation, there are also additional fees to consider for things like a funeral: flowers, catering and transportation. Together, these costs average around $20,000 pesos, but you can create a funeral for less by arranging things yourself.

Speaker Fees

If you want a speaker to lead the ceremony, this will cost between $4,000 and $8,000 pesos depending on what is involved and where you are located in the country.

What to Wear to a Humanist Funeral?

Every humanist funeral is different, so it is always best to talk to the person arranging it if you are unsure of what to wear.
If it’s a fairly formal affair, something smart and discreet would be a safe bet. However, many people now specify that guests should wear bright colors to help make the occasion feel less morbid and more like a celebration.
If your loved one left a will, they may have included wishes indicating what they want people to use.

How to Organize a Humanist Funeral?

You can organize a humanist funeral today by calling Boinita. We can take care of the cremation of your loved one starting at only $6,499 pesos. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.

At Boinita we can take care of the cremation of your loved one. Then, once we have returned the ashes to you, you can arrange a simple memorial service that is perfect for you and your family.

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