24 hour line 0191 586 4322

Funeral services

Humanist funerals

A humanist funeral is a ceremony that celebrates someone's life without including any religious aspects.

A hand lighting a white candle beside red berries

A personal, secular ceremony

Because all of our funerals are bespoke, we will talk with you about your loved one's beliefs and wishes, then create a service that suits them. With every type of service, our aim is a personal, unique tribute.

You can personalise many parts of the service, such as releasing doves, having bagpipes played, or using a horse drawn carriage as the hearse.

You can be sure your loved one's secular funeral will be arranged professionally and to a high standard. We are available 24 hours a day.

Reviews

What families say about us

Many local families choose us on personal recommendation. You can read what families have said about us, in their own words, on Trustpilot.

Read our reviews on Trustpilot
Excellent 5.0 out of 5 from 312 reviews on Trustpilot (as shown on Trustpilot, 9 November 2026)

We could not have asked for better service from Ellen and her team, they looked after us so well during such an awful time. Will be forever grateful.

Susan Park 28 July 2026 Review on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

See all frequently asked questions

What is a humanist funeral?

A ceremony that celebrates someone's life without including any religious aspects. We will talk with you about your loved one's beliefs and wishes, then create a service that suits them, with personal touches such as releasing doves, bagpipes or a horse drawn carriage.

What non-religious funeral options are there?

The service can be as traditional or as modern as you would like, for example a non-religious graveside service, a cremation, a burial at sea or a woodland funeral.

Can the funeral be personalised?

Yes. Every funeral we arrange is bespoke. You might choose a religious or non-religious service, a burial, woodland burial, traditional churchyard burial or ashes scattered at sea, releasing white doves, a horse drawn hearse or an eco friendly willow coffin.

We are here whenever you need us

Call our 24 hour line, or any of our four funeral homes.

Call 0191 586 4322
Call us 24 hours 0191 586 4322