Alex Moore

Humanist Celebrant

Ceremonies

 

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 “I will work with you to deliver your thoughts and values helping you to recognise the choices you have in creating your unique ceremony. 

You have the freedom to choose additional elements for your ceremony. These can be individually crafted by you to reflect your dreams and hopes and what’s important for you and your family.

 Although heartfelt and dignified, my style is one of enjoyment with fun being an integral part of the process.

My ceremonies are bespoke and as such, I ask lots of questions to appreciate what your thoughts and opinions are, with a view to guiding you through some elements of your ceremony you may want to include. This will ensure that together we produce a unique ceremony that reflects your values, principles and hopes.“ 

Alexander Moore

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Weddings, Elopements & Civil Partnerships

Congratulations, I’m delighted that you’re thinking about a humanist ceremony to celebrate your love and future life together. I believe that marriage and civil partnerships are based on mutual love and respect. I also know that every couple is different and that is why my ceremonies are bespoke, unique and personal.

Humanist ceremonies can take place indoors or outdoors, they can be simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary. They usually include readings, music and an exchange of rings but can also include symbolic gestures, like hand fasting. Whatever you want to do, the choice is yours. It’s your love, your life together and your ceremony. Whatever you decide on, I will work with you to create your perfect ceremony and deliver your thoughts for your perfect day.

One of the many benefits of a humanist ceremony is that you are involved in the writing of it. That means that on your special day the ceremony is a true reflection of your commitment to each other. I will share your story and words with those celebrating with you, it will be as unique as the love you share.

Humanist Society Scotland was granted Prescribed Status by the Scottish Government in February 2017, which means celebrants are permanently authorised to conduct legal marriages. We are the largest and longest standing provider of humanist ceremonies in Scotland so you can be confident you’re in safe hands. Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) are the only provider to offer the HSS Ceremony Promise.

Funerals

Humanists accept death as part of the natural order and I know that loss can be a sad and difficult time. As such I will provide  a personal, fitting and meaningful ceremony for your loved one.

A humanist funeral ceremony places the life of the deceased at the centre and as your celebrant I will spend time with you learning about your loved one’s life and personality and about the memories you would like to share. I will then weave these together to tell the story in just the right way, as a celebration of your loved one’s life.

As with all my ceremonies because  funerals are personal and unique they are flexible and usually include readings, poems and music; I will help you with these decisions.

I recognise that amongst those attending humanist funerals there may be people of faith and although I don’t include acts of worship such as singing hymns and prayers there is usually a period of quiet reflection where those in attendance can choose to remember your loved one in a way that is right for them and their beliefs.

Normally when you engage a Funeral Director they will contact a celebrant on your behalf but you are free to contact me directly via email alex.moore@humanism.scot , mobile phone 07757485020 anytime.

Naming & Welcoming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new addition to your family is an exciting and joyful time. A Humanist Welcoming or Humanist Naming Ceremony is a beautiful and personal way to mark the special milestone and share your joy with those you love. My Naming and Welcoming ceremonies are all about your family and your new addition. They are all individually crafted to reflect what’s important for your family, and your dreams and hopes for your children. Welcoming and Naming ceremonies can be as creative as your imagination allows; you may want to involve your extended family and friends, include some symbolic gestures, and it can take place wherever you like.

A humanist welcoming or naming ceremony is a unique, personal and secular alternative to a traditional christening for new babies. However, my ceremonies are also a lovely way of welcoming a new child into your family regardless of age.

I am committed to an open and diverse society which advocates democracy to protect human autonomy, freedoms and fairness.

Being based in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire allows me to conduct ceremonies throughout Scotland.

As a father of five, I am aware that marking a special family milestone and sharing your joy with those you love is very important. 

I am a retired police officer having served with Lothian & Borders, Strathclyde and Police Scotland. During my service, I was selected as chairperson of East Dunbartonshire multi-agency partnership for the prevention of violence against women and girls and also a member of the Equality Group.

This allowed me to drive forward issues in support of human autonomy, freedoms and fairness, safeguarding justice and working towards the elimination of discrimination issues which I still support.

During my time as a rugby player, I represented Scotland on a number of occasions in the then Five Nations Championship, also against the New Zealand “All Blacks” and Argentina. In addition I had the honour of playing for the Barbarians on three occasions.

 

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Thank you so much for conducting the most special and personal ceremony for our little Arthur we can’t thank you enough. You help us come together for the day and celebrate with our family especially in these uncertain times. Love from Conor, Natalie Arthur and of course fur baby Ella.

Natalie and Connor

Naming of their son Arthur

Hello Alex just wanted to drop by and say a massive thank you for conducting our elopement in Glencoe and all your work that went in behind the scenes.
The ceremony was personal and told our story. Despite the restrictions, the day couldn’t have gone any better. We’ll look forward to having you back to conduct the celebration ceremony with family and friends later in the year! Thank you once again! 🙂
Kind Regards Alex and Tom
Alex and Tom

Elopement GlenCoe

Hi Alex

We’ve had a great weekend. Everything went so well despite some of the restrictions.

We had so many comments on how nice the ceremony was and how nice you were.

Thank you so much for everything and for how calm you were when we had a little blip before the ceremony (Best man forgot Grooms kilt wedding delayed by an hour) 

Linzi and Stephen

Wedding New Lanark Mill Hotel

Thank you for making a special day even more magical!

We are all so glad we found you and cannot thank you enough for all of the work you put in for Ayla’s naming ceremony.

Samantha and Craig

bouquet assorted-color flowersWe just wanted to say thank you so much for your ceremony on Friday, it was perfect. It hit all the right tones between the serious and lighter humorous side. You did a cracking job of keeping me calm while we waited at the top of the aisle for what seemed like forever.
All of the guests made mention of how good you were and I’d highly recommend you to anyone else who was looking,
Thanks again
Best wishes
Laurie and Calley
Calley and Laurie

Jennifer and I wanted to thank you again for making our day that extra bit special with such a lovely service. Everyone that was there mentioned how lovely and personal you made it!

All the best,

Anton and Jennifer
Jennifer & Anton

Dear Alex,
We just wanted to, once again, express our gratitude for the lovely service for our beloved mum.
You were so friendly and empathetic when we met, that the conversation flowed and we shared stories and memories whilst you, discreetly, took notes. After receiving the first draft, you seamlessly included our amendments, which resulted in the perfect service.
Your continued support throughout the whole distressing process was deeply appreciated. You helped make a very difficult time, less so.
We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and health and happiness for the New Year.
Thankyou once again Alex.
With regards and best wishes

Get In Touch

Email

alex.moore@humanism.scot

Call

07757485020