TV personality Carol Smillie has joined the Humanist Society as its newest celebrant licensed to conduct funerals and naming ceremonies.
The broadcaster said she it was a privilege to be involved with the intimate ceremonies, after leading her first funeral yesterday.
She is one of seven new celebrants announced by the charity yesterday, joining a network of 150 across Scotland.
Ms Smillie said: "I am delighted to be part of the Humanist Society Scotland celebrant team. I have already found the experience of delivering the first funeral a real privilege in supporting the family involved.
"For me Humanist values of care, compassion and kindness are really important in delivering a meaningful ceremony to families at some of the hardest times in their lives."
Lynsey Kidd Director of Services at Humanist Society Scotland added: "We are delighted to support seven of our members to become celebrants delivering funerals and naming ceremonies; they join the biggest and most trusted network of Humanist celebrants in Scotland.
"All Humanist Society Registered Celebrants work to high standards and are trained, mentored and regularly reviewed to ensure that they can provide a personal, fitting and meaningful ceremony for people's loved ones."
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