Humanist Service

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Humanist Service

Hi all,

Just wanted to share an experience I went through on thursday...

As previously mentioned on another post, i lost my father only 2 weeks ago and on the 23rd of January we held a humanist service at the crementoriums for him.

And I have to admit, I found a lot of peace and happiness from this.

The eulogy focused on the positives of his life and it was very upbeat, along with everyone being smart but casual attire in order to avoid the usual drab black that my father hated.

There was his favourite songs as oppose to hymns and a moment of reflection as oppose to prayer.

And I managed myself to somehow stand and make a speech of sorts where I talked about funny memories, in order to add more positivity and some humour, as was his and my own way.

It's nice to see that there is a genuine alternative to the horribly depressing usual religious services.

Has anyone else experienced a humanist service?

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CyberLN's picture
I’ve attended several, Random
algebe's picture
We had a non-religious
NewSkeptic's picture
No funerals, but I have, in

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