Paying it forward

Wedding couples’ donations help tackle funeral poverty

A Quiet Revolution has made a donation to Caledonia Cremation’s Autumn Crowdfunder campaign, Gie It A Bye for Loving Goodbyes, with a donation of £1,000. You’re encouraged to give a treat up this month to contribute a few pounds too.

Jane Alcorn, Chair of A Quiet Revolution said: “We’re a small Scottish charity trying to change the world one ceremony at a time. Our Humanist values reflect a belief that each one of us can all make small acts of human kindness that can change the world.

"And that’s what Caledonia Cremations’ Crowdfunding campaign is all about… encouraging people to give a little, that can mean a lot. We were delighted to contribute donations from couples we have married who have ‘paid it forward’."

Caledonia offers families direct cremation which cuts out having to attend a burial or cremation. “Frankly, this can be very hard to do when you’re feeling fragile,” said Jane. “Direct cremation encourages families to think about what else they might prefer to do. This is where A Quiet Revolution can complement Caledonia. We have a small celebrant network who craft ceremonies with human kindness at their heart."

 Barbara Chalmers, Founder of A Quiet Revolution and a celebrant with the network said: “As a celebrant, my goal is to help families get the right sort of send-off for them. A wake in the kitchen, a cuppa and cake in a local cafe or a gathering in the park with flasks and homemade buns can be a beautiful thing. We can craft and deliver a ceremony that offers moments of joy at an otherwise dark time... a proper celebration of a life.”

A Quiet Revolution, can also pay the costs for one of our celebrants to help craft and lead a ceremony for a funeral.

Barbara said: “Please don’t be shy or embarrassed to ask if you need a little help with costs or advice. That’s what we’re here for.”

To get in touch, see more about the celebrants network at A Quiet Revolution Humanist Celebrant Scotland. A general enquiry can reach all on the network or choose an individual to contact.