What do atheists think about death? | The Little Book of Humanist Funerals

In a wide-ranging, fast-paced, and free-flowing discussion, the authors of 'The Little Book of Humanist Funerals' - joined by Humanists UK celebrants Zena Birch and Blake Hutchings, and its Director of Ceremonies, Deborah Hooper - explore how humanists have developed their own unique approach to questions about life, death, and mortality over thousands of years. The panel discusses everything from what makes a humanist funeral so special, to what humanists can offer in the way of hope at the end of a life, and why the book contains so much about the meaning of life more generally.

[@alreshad]

As a person in the USA, I'm so grateful for listening this conversation (and others) by the Humanists UK. Inspired. Encouraged.

[@danielmorris3687]

I've never been disappointed in any literary endeavor that Professor Alice has been involved with. I look forward to buying and reading this. ✌️from Canada.

[@JNeil1975]

This book is a must-read. I have thoroughly enjoyed my copy. Page 23 sums up my views.

[@celestialteapot309]

As a pauper, l have explained to my family that there will be no funeral or service of any kind; more people should be made aware of this option.

[@briansmith3791]

I find Humanism interesting , though i'm not one. The morality interests me. For instance, what have the leading Humanists, AC Grayling, Alice Roberts, and Adam Rutherford said publicly about the crisis in Gaza. I would have thought , as humanists, it would be of prime importance?

[@HumanistsUK]

Lots of our patrons have said things!

[@briansmith3791]

@@HumanistsUK Have they? I looked at the X timelines of the President, former President, vice President and the official Humanists UK X website and I saw nothing about the Gaza genocide. All I saw was Fry’s bleating victimhood. I’d be glad to hear who, among prominent Humanists, have said anything about the genocide?