Humanists UK funeral celebrant | Humble listener | Non-Religious volunteer Chaplain | Views are my own | she/her | @listenssusannah.bsky.social
South West, England
Joined September 2018
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I am a #HumanistBecause I believe we only have one amazing life, so it's important to show compassion, respect and kindness for everyone and everything in life, not because it will grant us future benefits, but because it enriches us here and now. @Humanists_UK
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A humanist #funeral offers a non-religious, unique way to honour a life.
Each ceremony is crafted by a Humanist Ceremonies celebrant, who will take the time to speak with the family and learn about the personβs life, ensuring a ceremony that reflects them in an authentic way. β€οΈ
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From raising a glass to planting a seed, writing a message to singing a song, there are so many meaningful eco-friendly symbolic actions that you can include in a funeral or memorial service. Here's a guide to seven of our favourites.
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Thankyou @Donna_ashworth π§‘
Talking about the person who has died can be a great gift to those grieving.
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Songs of sorrow, poverty, loss, grief and death are the content of this stirring music that touches the core of the human condition. Find out more about 50+ international, online events 15-17 November at tickettailor.com/events/lift�
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Listen to Evie King discuss her book Ashes to Admin, people who die alone and how the world of funerals could improve
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What is a humanist, away?
Well, it's this!
ALT For as long as there have been human beings, we have looked around for explanations of the world... Many have based their answers on gods and supernatural thinking, but other ancient thinkers looked to what they could see and experience to make sense of the world. They thought about ways to live well with other people, and about how to be happy, based on human needs and values. They focused on what could be done while they were alive on Earth, rather than imagining another life after they died. Today we call this non-religious approach 'humanist'.
Itβs the meaningful connections like this one that bring purpose and sense to life π©·
I glance down at the paperwork my patient has filled out before his visit.
Occupation: Retired harbour master.
Two things: Iβve never met a harbor master before. And βharbourβ with a βu.β
Interesting.
Itβs the little everyday mysteries that I love most. That reveal us. 1/
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A humanist funeral is a meaningful non-religious ceremony led by a celebrant.
Itβs the perfect option for families who want an authentic, personal reflection of the life of their loved one. This can be especially important if the person who died wasnβt religious.
#Funeral
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Come to Weston for our 2nd in-person festival! Good Grief Weston features amazing talks, workshops & performances, including @doctor_oxford on #TheStoryOfAHeart; Julia, Emily & Sophie Samuel on loss & change; poetry from @Carrie_Etter; & immersive theatre from @BigTellyNI
Good Grief Weston returns this Oct 10-13 for a heartfelt exploration of love & loss. Join us for 4 days of talks, theatre, workshops & more across Weston & North Somerset. Open conversations, connect, and find support in welcoming spaces. @SuperCultureWsM
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Yesterday in Parliament the crossbench peer John Birt lamented the Governmentβs failure to include the removal of bishops in its Lords reform proposals, and pointed out the absence of separation of church and state in the UK. π π π
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The new bill to remove the hereditary peers from the House of Lords is a very welcome. The next step should be to remove the Lords Spiritual. There should be no reserved seats in Parliament for any one religion.
humanists.uk/2024/09/05/lordβ¦
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Don't worry if you didn't get the GCSE results you hoped for. You're on Twitter, which means you're old and it happened ages ago.
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Iβm a #HumanistBecause I see this life as the only one we have, so I try to live a moral and fulfilling life in the here and now, based on the inherent human capacity for compassion, and a desire to do good for its own merit.
@Humanists_UK
humanists.uk/humanistbecause
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Iβm a #HumanistBecause while atheism describes an absence of belief in god/s, humanism describes my positively held beliefs on morality, human rights & the power of humanity to make social changes for a better future
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READ humanists.uk/humanistbecause
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I am a #HumanistBecause I believe we only have one amazing life, so it's important to show compassion, respect and kindness for everyone and everything in life, not because it will grant us future benefits, but because it enriches us here and now. @Humanists_UK
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No, the Telegraph did not publish an article about Keir Starmer considering building βemergency detainment campsβ in the Falklands to hold prisoners involved in the riots. buff.ly/4dB3NNr