Ritual Without Religion: A Humanist Guide to Creating Secular Ceremonies - Softcover

Sheldon, Megan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1067730303 ISBN 13: 9781067730307

Publisher: Ceremonial Collective Inc., 2026

Synopsis

Ritual Without Religion begins with a simple premise: you are already ceremonial. You don't need religion, expertise,
or permission to create your own rituals, you simply need to remember how.

From the big rites of passage to the seemingly invisible moments of change, you can acknowledge life’s transitions in personal and meaningful ways. Part guidebook, part storytelling, this book offers both the understanding of why ritual works and the tools to make it your own. Across four sections ~ The Nature of Ritual, The Science of Ritual, The Art of Ritual, and The Practice of Ritual ~ you’ll learn why rituals are essential, what they offer us, how to craft them, and ways you can integrate them into your daily life.

Megan Sheldon is a humanist celebrant, cultural mythologist, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of Be Ceremonial, the world's first guided ritual platform. She’s created hundreds of ceremonies for people around the world, a practice that began after her own experience with recurrent pregnancy loss.

“Megan Sheldon is one of the most inventive ritual designers working anywhere in the world today. In Ritual Without Religion she crystallizes her wisdom into moving stories and practical advice. A perfect read for anyone interested in cultivating more connection and belonging in your life.” — Bruce Feiler, New York Times bestselling author of Life is in the Transitions and A Time to Gather

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About the Authors

Megan Sheldon (she/her) is a humanist celebrant, end-of-life doula, ritual designer, and co-founder of Be Ceremonial. For over a decade she has guided individuals, families, and communities through the moments that matter most by creating rituals and ceremonies from birth to death, and the invisible thresholds in between.

Jessie Harrold is a doula, coach, and author who has spent years supporting women through rites of passage. She's the author of Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage, weaving together neuroscience with practical wisdom to offer a roadmap through one of life's most transformative thresholds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ceremonial Collective Inc.
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1067730303
• ISBN 13: 9781067730307
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204