This Is My Ceremony - Humanist Society Scotland

This form contains a series of prompts to help you make a note of the type of content typically covered in a funeral or memorial service. You don’t need to complete all of the sections, and we understand that family relationships and childhood experiences can be complex and difficult.

Name

First Last

Email

My humanist ceremony

I would like a small private ceremony with family only

I would like a ceremony open to all, with friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues etc

I don’t want to have a ceremony

There’s no obligation to have a ceremony of any sort.

Section 1

You can enter as much or as little detail as you like

Songs and poems

Are there any particular songs or poems you’d like played or read at the ceremony?

Flowers and colour themes

Are there any flowers or colour themes you would like?

Friends and family

Would you like your celebrant to invite any of your friends and family to be involved in your ceremony? Please give their name, their relationship to you, and any contact information that might be useful.

Section 2

These prompts are designed to help you share more personal details to be included in your funeral or memorial ceremony.

Date of birth

Place of birth

Name of your parents, guardians, or other caregivers

You may also wish to include their relationship to you

Their occupations

Names of any siblings or other family members close to you

Your childhood

Are there any details from your childhood of which you have fond memories? This might be the place you grew up, your family and friends, any sports, games, hobbies, or favourite toys.

Describe your education

You could name your schools, college or university. What were your favourite and least favourite subjects?

Describe your career

What was your first job? What was your favourite job?

Your spouse or partner

Where and when did you meet? Did you marry, have a civil partnership, or have a commitment ceremony? If so, when and where?

Your children or others you cared for

If you have children or cared for other children, what kind of things do or did you do as a family? Family holidays? Any special memories?

Your grandchildren or other significant relations

If you have grandchildren or other young people in your life, what are their names? What do they call you? What kind of things do you do with them – babysitting, school runs?

Your friendships

Say a little about the people closest to you – even if you’ve now lost touch

What are you most proud of in life, and do you have any regrets?

Are there any funny stories you want to share?

Absolutely anything else

Share whatever you’d like to share.

Section 3

In this section you can include details of anyone you’d like to be acknowledged, such as family members and friends, or anyone else who has played a significant role in your life.

I'd like to acknowledge…