Humanist

Humanism is not a faith. It is the belief that people can live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.
Most humanists would describe their beliefs as either atheist or agnostic and reject the idea of any god or other supernatural agency.
They do not believe in the afterlife.
Humanists believe that moral values are founded on human nature and experience and base their moral principles on reason, shared human values and respect for others.
Humanists believe that people can and will continue to solve problems and should work together to improve the quality of life and make it more equitable.

There are no daily acts of faith or worship and no annual festivities.
There are no humanist scriptures or religious texts
Humanists believe strongly in the individual’s right to freedom of choice in the main decisions of life and death and this will have a bearing on discussions about a patient’s prognosis.
Humanists think that this world and this life are all they have.

There are no particular requirements.

Some humanists are vegetarian or vegan and many that do eat meat would refuse meat that has been slaughtered by methods they consider inhumane (Halal or Kosher meat).

any Humanists will want to have family or a close friend with them if they are dying. Some may appreciate the support of a secular counsellor or a fellow humanist.
Humanists may refuse treatment that they see simply as prolonging suffering.
Some may strongly resent prayers being said for them or any reassurances based on belief in God or an afterlife.
The choice between burial or cremation is a personal one although cremation is more common.
Most will want a humanist funeral; crosses and other religious emblems should be avoided.
There are no objections on religious grounds to blood transfusion, organ donation or transplant.
There are no objections on religious grounds to post
mortems.