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Rites and Rituals

Atheist and Humanist rites of Life
Atheist and Humanist organisations offer their own rituals to mark major life events without any religious content.
Namings
These welcome babies into the family and community, and give family and friends an opportunity to make a commitment to support and protect the child.
Weddings and civil partnerships
A non-religious wedding marks the commitment of two people to share their lives together just as much as does a religious wedding.
Funerals
Non-religious funerals are legal, and funeral directors and crematoriums and cemeteries are accustomed to arranging them.

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