Alternative ceremony in Scotland - interfaith weddings, funeral and naming ceremonies

We are interfaith celebrants and ministers in Scotland
Scotland Marriage Ceremonies

We are interfaith celebrants and ministers in Scotland

We hold ceremony for people or any faith or no faith

We can help with a ceremony if you feel you're... 

  • RELIGIOUS in an alternative way - perhaps you find some parts of your faith fit for you, but not all
  • SPIRITUAL but not religious
  • AGNOSTIC or not sure what you believe
  • NON-RELIGIOUS but you believe in something
  • A HUMANIST or non-believer or ATHEIST
  • SPIRITUAL / RELIGIOUS but your beliefs come from more than one path and you don’t attend a house of worship or practice formally
  • UNDEFINED as you don't follow a particular path but have a spiritual understanding and a belief in a Higher Power using a term you feel comfortable with which may be God or may be something else
  • SPIRITUAL / RELIGIOUS, but for some reason, those who are in a position to support you are unwilling or unable to respond to your ceremony needs

We hold all the usual types of ceremonies in either a traditional or alternative format - the usual 'catches, matches, hatches and despatches' as it were.

 

We hold ceremonies of marriage which can be personal and meaningful and handcrafted for you
Scotland Marriage Ceremonies

 

We hold ceremonies of marriage which can be personal and meaningful and handcrafted for you.

Your ceremony can be legal in Scotland and held anywhere indoors or outdoors, and your ceremony can also be held legally in certain places in England such as churches and licenced temples, halls and premises.

Many of the couples we marry in England and Wales pop in to the Registry Office to take care of the legality a day or so before their wedding ceremony, which can then be held anywhere indoors or outdoors.

Baby Namings
Baby Namings

 

 

 

There is no legal aspect to a Scottish baby blessing or naming which can take place in any location and in any format.

Funerals or Memorials
Funerals or Memorials

Many of us are able to respond to requests to hold a funeral or memorial ceremony, or to assist with pre-preparing a ceremony when someone wishes to put their funeral wishes in writing.

Spiritual counselling

And if you would like someone to talk to, to encourage or support you, most of us offer spiritual counselling and spiritual direction.

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Other ceremonies
Other ceremonies

More and more people are recognising the wisdom of ceremony and ritual for rites of passage and life changes other than weddings, namings and funerals.  

The following list gives you an idea of other alternative ceremonies we provide:

  • Invoking a Child
  • Healing Around a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
  • Preparing to Give Birth
  • Family Blessing or Blessing of Children
  • Naming a Baby or Child
  • Blessing Children of Any Age
  • Celebrating and Marking Menstruation
  • Honouring Significant Adults (like Mentors or Guardians)
  • Coming of Age / Entering Adulthood
  • Birthday Blessings of any age
  • LGBTQI+ Coming Out
  • Naming and Blessing for an Adult
  • Commitment / Engagement / Betrothal
  • The Bride Preparing for Marriage
    (a meaningful gathering with closest women friends)
  • The Groom Preparing for Marriage
    (a meaningful gathering with closest men friends)
  • Renewal of Vows
  • Parenthood through Adoption
  • Ceremony of Divorce or Separation
  • Ceremony of Healing
  • Parents Committing to Children when Separating
  • Blessing a House / Project / Business
  • Entering Retirement or the Third Age for Women
  • Children Leaving Home or Going Travelling
  • Funerals for Pets

Whether you're thinking of a small or large group or a one on one session, we’re here to help, so please know that your initial enquiry will be responded to sensitively, without judgement, and we will do our best to help.