Humanist Celebrant-led funerals

TimmyO

TimmyO said:

Chalky said:

ToneControl said:

I went to  one, it was easily the best I've been to

I was brought up to be religious, but it's failed to  take root

Me and my  Mrs are planning a swift, ceremony-free  cremation, inspired by David Bowie. i.e. no one in attendance.
Followed by a  handful of people chucking the ashes in the sea  at some point

This makes me chuckle - people who are humanist and not religious but who get particular about what happens to ashes.  To a sober mind like mine, the ashes are just ashes, so why put them anywhere?

What about humanism precludes liking the idea of it? 

Actually not I don't want to get in to it here :-) 

Rocker

Sorry you feel that way about my post @evilmags and @TommyO. It was not intended to insult or hurt anyone. I always feel a deep sense of loss when someone dies. The concept of Best or Worst does not apply to funerals in my view, all deaths are sad occasions. Of course I extend my deepest sympathies to all who are affected: ffamily members, relatives and friends. A funeral service, be it Humanist or Religious, is there to support the family members at the sad time of the passing of a loved one.

Chalky

TimmyO said:

TimmyO said:

Chalky said:

ToneControl said:

I went to  one, it was easily the best I've been to

I was brought up to be religious, but it's failed to  take root

Me and my  Mrs are planning a swift, ceremony-free  cremation, inspired by David Bowie. i.e. no one in attendance.
Followed by a  handful of people chucking the ashes in the sea  at some point

This makes me chuckle - people who are humanist and not religious but who get particular about what happens to ashes.  To a sober mind like mine, the ashes are just ashes, so why put them anywhere?

What about humanism precludes liking the idea of it? 

Actually not I don't want to get in to it here :-) 

I wasn't arguing for religion in funerals @TimmyO. Just never understood the thing with ashes.  Seems just as arbitrary as religion!