by admin | 16 06 2020 | Uncategorized
We know you’re tired of hearing the phrase “in these uncertain times”, but no phrase applies better to officiating life ceremonies right now. It is so difficult to “celebrate” anything in a pandemic, and yet life is still going on. As of...
by admin | 11 06 2020 | Uncategorized
The Ontario Humanist Society’s statement on Racial Justice can be found here. Our officiants are members of and appointed by the OHS. We are proud of their stance and we will work to live up to their expectations as their officiants and ambassadors.
by admin | 27 12 2018 | Ceremonies, Humanism
As we get older, we all have to face the inevitability of the death of our loved ones. And in doing so, we have to come to terms with how we want to celebrate the lives they led. Memorial services are an important part of the grieving process, and can make a huge...
by admin | 9 08 2016 | Weddings
The vows are a memorable part of many weddings. They are not legally required, but they can be a very personal and meaningful part of the ceremony – and are often intensely emotional as well. Some of the couples we marry have a clear idea about what they want...
by admin | 14 02 2016 | Weddings
After five years of performing weddings, I was finally asked to dress up for a theme wedding this past October. Matthew and I met with Dave and Alexi, who were happy to have found a Humanist Officiant who reflected their values, and we had a great talk about Humanism...
by admin | 1 11 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the legal aspects of the wedding ceremony is the signing of the Marriage Licence and the Officiant’s Marriage Register. This signing, which takes place after the Officiant proclaims the couple married, confirms that the marriage has taken place and that the...
by admin | 25 10 2015 | Weddings
To get married by a registered Humanist Officiant in Ontario, you need to get a Marriage Licence. You can get this document from any city hall, town hall, or municipal office in Ontario. It does not have be issued from the city you are getting married in, or even the...
by admin | 27 08 2015 | Humanism, Weddings
For millennia, religious institutions have governed people’s life passages. Weddings, funerals, welcoming new children into the community – worldwide, these were strictly religious ceremonies. But recently, as our society becomes more secular and religion...
