- farewell ceremonies
Organising and leading funeral and memorial ceremonies
A farewell ceremony is a sensitive and meaningful goodbye, full of human closeness, memories, and gratitude. Humanistic farewells are a non-religious way to honour the departed's life with warmth and respect. The ceremony is created individually, based on the person's life story, values, lessons learned, and what they left behind for others. Each ceremony becomes a silent thank you, full of genuine memories and human connection.
Ceremonies conducted at your chosen venue and time
The duration of the ceremony is 25-45 minutes.
Lithuanian, English, French, German, Italian and Russian languages are available
With the help of the Master of Ceremonies throughout the entire process
ceremony, a berry of truth, personality, and warm emotions.
A humanist ceremony is an opportunity to have a personal and meaningful, secular ceremony designed specifically to honour the departed. Nothing is compulsory. Sharing memories, philosophical reflections, reading rituals or guest participation – all depend on what is meaningful to you. The end of a life can be celebrated as a commemoration of the footprints left behind and inspiration for future generations.
The process of creating a funeral service
service packages
Funeral ceremony Lithuanian when saying goodbye
The duration of a farewell ceremony: aPie 30 minutes.
380 €
+ travel expenses
The price includes:
- A personally crafted, personalised ceremony text;
- Questionnaires about the deceased, developed with psychologists;
- A master of ceremonies personally selected for you;
- Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies (in person or remotely);
- With the help of the master of ceremonies throughout the entire process;
- Personalised creative solutions for your ceremony;
- Communication with close relatives involved in the ceremony;
- Professional ceremony hosting.
Additional short ceremony in Lithuanian at the graveside or during burial, scattering of ashes
(if purchased with a ceremony at the time of parting)
Additional short ceremony Turkmen: aPie 10 min.
65 €
+ travel expenses
Funeral ceremony in a foreign language or two languages when saying goodbye
The duration of a farewell ceremony: aPie 30 minutes.
450 €
+ travel expenses
The price includes:
- A personally crafted, personalised ceremony text;
- Questionnaires about the deceased, developed with psychologists;
- A master of ceremonies personally selected for you;
- Meeting with the Master of Ceremonies (in person or remotely);
- With the help of the master of ceremonies throughout the entire process;
- Personalised creative solutions for your ceremony;
- Communication with close relatives involved in the ceremony;
- Professional ceremony hosting.
An additional short ceremony in a foreign or two languages at the graveside or during a burial or scattering of ashes
(if purchased with a ceremony at the time of parting)
Additional short ceremony Turkmen: aPie 10 min.
80 €
+ travel expenses
Can't find the service you're looking for?
Do you dream of having a loved one officiate your ceremony? Or perhaps you're a gifted wordsmith and wish to write the ceremony text yourself? Do you have a different vision? Don't hesitate to get in touch; we're ready for the most diverse ideas. A ceremony as a love excursion, or perhaps even packaged in a box – these are just a few of the unconventional ceremony solutions we've already brought to life.
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What happens during a humanist funeral?
The most important part of a humanist funeral ceremony is the telling of the deceased person's life story, sharing cherished memories and anecdotes. Musical pieces or readings are often performed during the ceremony, and family members and friends share memories. Time is also set aside for reflection, a farewell ritual, and burial or the scattering of ashes (if this takes place during the ceremony).
When are the humanist funeral rites being held?
Funeral ceremonies can be held wherever you choose. However, most humanist ceremonies take place in crematoria, at cemeteries, in a parlour, at a place dear to the deceased, or in nature.
How is a wedding ceremony script created?
Your personally selected celebrant will meet or contact key family members and friends to learn about the deceased and discuss ceremony details. A special questionnaire is sent out and completed. Once the material has been gathered, a unique ceremony script is written, based on this information and incorporating the family's wishes.
Do you have a set script?
Certainly not. We take pride in the fact that every funeral ceremony we create is unique and written to reflect the deceased, to ensure a fitting and heartfelt way to honour and remember them. Of course, we have accumulated a wealth of experience and resources, suitable readings and rituals that we use in our ceremonies, but each story and unique ceremony structure is created individually.
I'm not sure Dad was a humanist, but he certainly wasn't religious. Can we still have a humanist funeral for him?
Yes. The vast majority of our clients are people who have lived without religion, either because they don't believe in deities or haven't made up their minds about their beliefs.
Why do people choose humanist funerals?
Often, people choose humanist funerals because they have participated in similar ceremonies or heard about them and have been impressed by how meaningful and personal the ceremony is. People also choose a humanist farewell because they feel it best reflects the personalities and worldviews of their deceased loved ones. Most often, relatives believe that a religious ceremony would have been hypocritical or inappropriate for the deceased.
Some family members are very religious and I don't want them to be offended or feel excluded. Will a humanist funeral ceremony offend them?
We understand that at every funeral, there will be people of different faiths and those who do not believe at all. We believe that everyone attending should feel comfortable and included. Above all, we always include time for personal reflection during the ceremony, which can also be used to quietly pray in one's thoughts for the deceased.
From reviews, we know that religious people also find humanistic funerals moving and meaningful.
I really don't know any poems or prose and I can't imagine anyone would want to read anything at my mother's ceremony.
There is no need to include anything in the funeral service that you do not like. This includes readings. Nevertheless, there are a surprisingly large number of wonderful readings and poems suitable for non-religious ceremonies. Your Celebrant will advise on this and make some suggestions. They will also be happy to read a reading for you if you decide to include one.
When are the ceremonies you are organizing held?
Ceremonies can take place on the day of death or six months later, depending on the wishes of the deceased and their loved ones.
Are you allowed to include any religious content?
While our ceremonies are not religious, we understand that there are certain aspects of religion that have become part of our culture and daily experience. For example, certain hymns may remind people of their youth. We are happy to include such content where it helps to reflect the deceased, but not as an act of worship.