WHAT IS A HUMANIST CELEBRANT?

A Humanist Celebrant (HC) functions in the same way any member of the traditional clergy, with one exception: they are non-theists, and in their "clerical" work, they do not invoke or refer to any type of religion, god, deity or mystical power. HCs can choose from a list of different titles, such as Counselor (reserved for those who are licensed in psychology or counseling), Minister, Chaplain and Celebrant.

WHAT DOES A HUMANIST CELEBRANT DO?

They do all the usual "ministerial" things:

Perform wedding ceremonies (yes, they're legal)

Conduct memorial services

Counsel the sick, dying, or traumatized,

They also facilitate many other types of ceremonies, such as:

Welcoming a new baby into the family.

Many conduct less traditional ceremonies as well, and some examples of these include:

Rites of passage such as menopause

Divorce or separation rituals

Commitment ceremonies for non-traditional families (step-families, same-sex couples, roommates, you name it).

Most HCs will "design" a ceremony for any event or personal milestone.