She writes about creating meaningful ceremonies, rituals, and diverse traditions, and has a thriving practice. Lois is an instructor at the Celebrant Academy, training celebrants in North America.

The rituals are the work of a growing number of “secular officiants” who create religion-free life-cycle rituals commemorating everything from birth to death, puberty to menopause.

The point is: Perhaps I’m out of date but funerals used to provide a sense of closure. And we went to the grave site to say last goodbyes. I thought that helped. Well, rituals have changed. So I ...

Perhaps my cousin is luckier than some—after all, a wedding can be rescheduled. Even so, he had to let go of a cherished dream of when and how his wedding would take place. He’s certainly not alone.

Funerals for fallen officers include specific honors and rituals. These ceremonies bring together families, law enforcement and the wider public to celebrate an officer’s life and remember their ...

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope — his funeral and burial, explained Ceremonies for Pope Francis will follow fresh protocols he introduced last year; deceased pontiff expected ...

Christian funerals, including the different ceremonies and beliefs about death in the Church of England and Catholic Church. Christians believe that when someone dies, they are judged by God. The ...

Despite their emphasis upon tradition, royal ceremonies have always been somewhat fluid and reflective of the politics of their day. As a historian early modern England, I am conscious that the public ...

In fact, rituals play very important functions in human societies. They help individuals through their anxieties, connect to one another. They help people find meaning in their lives.

And while there have been many royal funerals in past years, most recently for the queen’s husband, Prince Philip, in April 2021, the last funeral for a British sovereign was held 70 years ago ...