Starting off on the right foot
As a Humanists UK- trained celebrant, it’s been an absolute joy to help families welcome the newest member of a family into their community of family and friends. A humanist ceremony puts celebration right at its heart: we can laugh, sing, raise a glass as we share the hope and huge outpouring of love every new life brings. Find out more...
A family affair
Inclusivity also points to involving as many members of the family as possible in the ceremony. As well as contributions from grandparents and other older relatives, it’s great to consider involving siblings. After all, wonderful though it may be, the arrival of a new member of the family means a seismic shift for everyone and it’s great to mark this too, perhaps with a symbolic action such as a sand-blending, a candle lighting or a tree planting.
