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jay1974 · Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 5

hi folks, just wondering, i don't practice any particular religon and was wondering what would happen if i died! can i be buried in a cemetry without a minister/priest or other religious person? Confused

thescruff · Moderator Joined: 03 May 2003 Posts: 4164 Location: Bath

Not unless you can get someone to dig a hole in the dead of night and shove you in. Twisted Evil

jay1974 · Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 5

hi scruff, mightn't be bad idea with the cost of a funeral these days, ha ha. Laughing

Julie · Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Banbury

Ah, what heartless responses you recieved!! Don't cry my child (though bit late now, several months on...) you can be buried as you wish - see below:

No - there is no requirement to hold a religious funeral service, and there are a number of alternatives. Perhaps a relative or friend could take the service if they feel able to do so. Other Members of the congregation could speak or read verses or poems. The British Humanist Association has a network of officiants who will provide a very personal non-religious ceremony. Ask your Funeral Director for more information or to organise a Humanist ceremony.

(taken from the NAFD website - www.nafd.org.uk)

Unfortunately you risk rotting in Hell for all eternity though... just thought I'd warn ya!! Wink

smugmug · Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Glasgow

Much the same as here, only longer