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Celebrant Iona stands against an autumnal backdrop. She has blonde shoulder length hair and red glasses. Iona wears black and looks the camera, holding an open folder.

Meet the funeral celebrant: Iona Scott

Meet Iona, one of our new humanist funeral celebrants. Iona Scott is now a registered Humanist Society Scotland funeral celebrant and joins our dedicated team providing humanist funeral and memorial ceremonies for her community. We caught up with Iona to get to know her a bit…

Meet the funeral celebrant: Iona Scott

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Humanist wedding 101: Guide to outdoor wedding ceremonies in Scotland

Planning to tie the knot outdoors? There are many benefits of having a humanist wedding ceremony in Scotland, one of them is the freedom to get married anywhere and anytime. All Humanist Society Scotland celebrants are permanently authorised to conduct…

Lindsay smiles at the camera. she has long blonde hair which she wears down. Lindsay wears a light blue blazer.

Meet the funeral celebrant: Dr Lindsay de Wal

Meet Lindsay, one of our humanist funeral celebrants based in Kintyre. With a background in humanist and existential care, including becoming the first humanist to lead an NHS chaplaincy department, Lindsay brings a wealth of experience, compassion and insight to her…

Lorraine smiles warmly at the camera. She has a short blonde bob and wears a black buttoned up blouse.

Meet the funeral celebrant: Lorraine Hendry

Meet Lorraine, one of our new humanist funeral celebrants. Lorraine Hendry is now a registered Humanist Society Scotland funeral celebrant and joins our dedicated team providing humanist funeral and memorial ceremonies for her community in the North East of Scotland. We caught up with…

Meet the funeral celebrant: Derek Powell

Meet Derek, one of our humanist funeral celebrants. Derek Powell, already an established humanist naming and wedding celebrant, joins our dedicated team providing humanist funeral and memorial ceremonies for his community in Greenock and across Scotland. We caught up with Derek to get to know…

The twinkly lights of Royal Exchange Square shine outside the window. Bride and groom sit on the window ledge, facing one another, hands clasped together.

Planning a twilight wedding

Planning a twilight wedding? Humanist weddings are ideal! With no restrictions on timing, your Humanist Society Scotland celebrant can marry you at any time and anywhere in Scotland. So, if a sunset ceremony or vows by candlelight sounds magical to…

Planning a twilight wedding

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Planning a neurodivergent friendly wedding

If you or your partner are neurodivergent, which could include ADHD or autism spectrum disorder, planning a wedding can be especially stressful. Being the centre of attention, wearing scratchy clothes and feeling pressure to do things “the way they have…

Selfie of celebrant Candice. She smiles at the camera holding a brown folder. Candice has long brown hair and olive skin. The photo is taken outside with greenery and red autumn leaves in the background.

Meet the funeral celebrant: Candice Dillen

It is always painful saying goodbye to someone you care about. But a humanist funeral helps you to celebrate the person and focus on the life they lived. CandiceDillen, a celebrant with particular experience of conducting funerals, tell us more….

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Getting married in Scotland: top tips from humanist celebrants

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting, and occasionally overwhelming, times in a couple’s life. With so many decisions to make, it’s easy to feel the pressure. But if there’s one message our Humanist Society Scotland celebrants…

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Meet the funeral celebrant: Morag Macintosh

Meet Morag, one of our new humanist funeral celebrants. Morag Macintosh is now a registered Humanist Society Scotland funeral celebrant and joins our dedicated team providing humanist funeral and memorial ceremonies for her community in the town of Alness, Scottish Highlands. We caught up…

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Top tips for choosing your wedding celebrant

So, you’ve sorted your wedding date and venue – tick and tick! Now you’re thinking about who you’d like to conduct your ceremony? Along with all the other wedding admin and choices you have to make, it can feel a…