Cost of Associate Membership

There is no fee to become an Associate Member of HSS. The entire concept is based on recognising and valuing working partnerships.

We ask our Associate Members to use HSS Registered Celebrants™ as their preferred choice when asked for a Humanist or non-religious Celebrant.

In the same way that we use our digital channels ASSOCIATE to promote the work of our Associate Members we ask that you share your support of our work.

The Process MEMBERSHIP

The process to becoming an Associate Member is simple and quick. All you need to do is complete our application form and return it to us as detailed on the form itself (electronic versions are available by emailing ceremonies@.scot). We require the name of an HSS Registered Celebrant™ who has worked with you and whom Humanist Society we can ask for a reference who will be contacted Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) is the national once we receive your application. charity working for an ethical, rational, secular society which is fair and compassionate. We have over 15000 When you are approved we will welcome you as a members across Scotland helping us campaign member, and then do a New Associate Member for a fairer world. We have an active school visitors post (subject to your agreement) on our main social programme, we support those who are homeless media outlet. through our T-Run and work internationally to stand up for Human Rights. As the longest standing provider We look forward to ensuring that our of humanist ceremonies in Scotland we support and professional relationships with Directors co-ordinate our nation’s largest and best known group are well looked after and that our service of Humanist Celebrants. continues to meet your needs in the best way for you and your business. W: www.humanism.scot E: [email protected] We are resolute in our commitment to supporting T: 0300 302 0680 families at the most difficult of times with a high

quality, professional service through the delivery HSS is a Scottish charity, no SCO26570, of meaningful, personal and unique Humanist and a Scottish company limited by guarantee, no SC413697. Registered address: Humanist Society Scotland, Funeral Ceremonies. Playfair House, 6 Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY. Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) is the most The Benefits Simple and Quick ‘Find a Celebrant’ Support trusted provider of Humanist Ceremonies in We know that time is key when you are arranging Scotland. We are proud to have served Funeral There are many benefits to becoming an Associate the services of a Celebrant, which is why we offer a Directors and families seeking non-religious Member and these are ever growing; we are always number of booking options to make booking simple funeral ceremonies for decades. keen to hear from partners about new ways of and quick. Alongside your direct relationship and working together. contact with your local HSS Registered Celebrants™ we also have directories with our HSS is a national charity working for an ethical, Celebrants’ contact details, and a professional rational, secular society which is fair and Some of the current benefits include: website with a ‘Find a Celebrant’ function. compassionate. As Scotland’s longest-standing and most trusted provider of Humanist ceremonies, we Confidence Importantly, we have a central administrator who support and co-ordinate the largest and best-known With HSS you can be confident that you are using can help cover any requests through our own network of Humanist Celebrants in the country. Celebrants who: internal text service. We aim to have cover in place for you within an hour of your call. Are covered by our Public Liability Insurance Through our work with Funeral Directors we know • that we share the same commitment to ensuring • Have cover in the event of an emergency Sensitive Marketing that bereaved families are looked after professionally (with around 120 Celebrants across Scotland and office staff With around 120 Celebrants and 15,000 members we are the only organisation with the scale and experience to and compassionately. We also know how important offer this) across Scotland we have an extensive reach. We’re it is for Funeral Directors to receive a professional, always pleased to share our experiences of great reliable service from the Celebrants you book, which • Are highly trained service and professionalism from our partners. HSS Celebrants go through an intensive period of training and protects your reputation – that is important to us too. mentoring before they are Registered by us to take funeral bookings Our Associate Members get a tailored schedule of • Work to the highest standards opportunities for us to share their story and offers In recognition of our partnership with Funeral We have high expectations of all our Celebrants and our first to our audiences. Directors, we are delighted to introduce Associate priority is that families are in safe hands Membership. Associate Membership is all about Working Together recognising each other as trusted providers; there Support from a Professional Team We respect how seriously you take your work with is no cost, but there are many benefits. We have a Head Office and professional staff to families because we do too and we’re always support all our HSS Registered Celebrants™ looking for ways to develop our practice both in and our partners. terms of service to families and Funeral Directors. The Basics We are a responsive organisation with a Training Support commitment to making working with us as easy Associate Membership is recognition of a working We know that high quality training is a key part of any and positive as it can be. partnership between you and HSS. Your professional organisation and we are committed to organisation/branch would enjoy Associate Member supporting our Associate Members with input into Help to Meet your Corporate Social status of Humanist Society Scotland which reflects their related training programmes. Responsibility Obligations our professional relationship. This is different to our HSS is proud to be a Registered Scottish Charity. other types of personal HSS memberships in that Trusted Provider Logo All HSS Registered Celebrants™ contribute part it carries no voting rights and is not a statement As an Associate Member of HSS you are also free to of their income to our organisation. Every time you that we share the same personal beliefs. Associate use our Trusted Provider Logo. This logo lets people book an HSS Registered Celebrant™ to conduct Membership is a statement that when asked for a know that you use Scotland’s trusted provider for your a ceremony, you are helping us work towards a Humanist Celebrant you are working with a reliable, Humanist Ceremonies and that HSS recognises you fairer society. You are also supporting a Registered professional and trusted provider. for your quality service. Scottish Charity.