What is a Humanist Ceremony?
As humans, since the dawn of time, we have created rituals to mark significant events and life decisions. It is a natural human instinct to want to draw our loved ones around us and create a moment in time which says this is important and I want you all to be part of it.
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Births, age transitions, marriages, child arrival, child naming, leaving a parental home, renewal of vows, and giving dignity and ritual to the end of life. These life cycles are the building blocks of our lives, and it really matters what we say and how we say it at each stage.
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A humanist ceremony is essentially rooted in kindness and respect for ourselves, each other and the planet we have the privilege of borrowing for the short time we are alive.
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In a Humanist ceremony, we can draw on ancient rituals which feel most aligned with your culture, your vibe, your taste. We can create new ones which have symbolism for you. We can craft vows which are the personal promises you make to each other, use poems, lyrics, songs and speeches which are indicative of the building blocks upon which you want this life together to grow from.
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Naturally, you want to choose the right person to help create one of the most significant days in your life, so let me share a little bit about me:
What can I offer you?
I have 30-years’ experience as a Director, Writer and Actor. Much of my work as a theatre artist has been telling the real-life stories of people who have had extraordinary journeys and fought against unjust systems. I am passionate about amplifying people’s stories and for many years I did this on stages, crafting these into carefully sculpted shows which had a huge impact on audiences around the world but that was always the most important thing for me was connecting. Connecting: with the story I was trying to tell, and the audience I was telling it to. My evolution to become a celebrant was a very natural one. I am still crafting stories, but in this case, the story is yours.
​If you would like to know any more about my other work you can read here at www.corabissett.co.uk
Your ceremony, your way
As a Humanist Celebrant, my job is to learn about YOUR journey, as two individuals, who you are, what makes you tick, what are all the fascinating idiosyncrasies in your worlds and what is the very special connection you have with one another.
I want to tell your story, to share it with your nearest and dearest, and to do that within a ceremony which values equality between two life partners, which celebrates their uniqueness, and which includes words, vows, music and rituals which have meaning for YOU. You lead all the choices, I will present suggestions, I will offer possibilities, speak the words you have chosen, but the ceremony is crafted by you and belongs to you
Not just weddings
I believe there are many, many hugely significant moments in our lives we may want to mark and want to do so in a way that feels significant and thoughtful.
For instance: Children's naming ceremonies. We can create a format together which places your children at the heart of the event and welcomes them into your lives. We can choose simple speeches, poems, songs and craft a shorter ceremony which feels befitting for the little people becoming part of your family.
Similarly, some families who have adopted children may want to create an intimate little event which marks the start of your lives together as a family.
Renewal of Vows: for couples who have been together for a longer period of time and want to celebrate the journey they have already travelled and the active choice they are making to keep journeying that path together.
If you feel I may be a good fit for you, you can find out more here.
I am ready and eager to meet you.
Cora x
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