Atheist funeral

flyer

I know this might seem morbid, but when an atheist dies, do they have a funeral? If so, does anyone have any information?

tru

Oooh that's a good question

Found this

flyer

good spot troo

Queenie

Simply let the Funeral Directors know, they will contact someone who will come and speak to you about the deceased and perform a "non-religious" service. HTH

moggins

I'm going to have a humanist burial when I go, I'll be wrapped in a shroud and shoved under a tree

flyer

Queenie, I plan to be the deceased :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Queenie

flyer wrote:

Queenie, I plan to be the deceased :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Will a Medium do?

nearlyrich

I have been to a couple of funerals where there was no religious content, one was a former colleague who sadly died of cancer aged 32. He planned his own humanist service including music etc, it was very moving.

Sarahsaver

Is there a secular society, humanist group or an environmental organisation near you? They would know about 'alternative' funerals. Everyones body has to be disposed of legally and properly, so some sort of funeral is nigh on essential unless you want no-one to say goodbye to you, or you could always leave your body to a medical school.

italiastar

I went to a humanist service recently - it was carried out very well and the person was a true professional. The Cremetorium / cemetary / funeral directors should have details. There might even be something on the web.

margaretclare

If it appeals to you, have a look at this: https://www.green-burial.co.uk This is a way that moggins can be 'wrapped in a shroud and shoved under a tree' as s/he says s/he wants.

We have informed all our relevant family members that this is what we want. You can have any kind of service, non-service, humanist, atheist, whatever you want.

Aunty Margaret