Naming Ceremonies
The purpose of a Naming Ceremony is to formally welcome your child into your family, your extended family, your circle of friends and your community.
A name is the first gift of love you give your child. A Naming Ceremony can be the most wonderful experience for you, your families and friends because you have chosen to publicly declare your love and commitment to your child and accept the responsibilities of parenthood. During the ceremony you acknowledge the involvement of your families and friends in the development of your child and declare your hopes for their future.
During the Naming Ceremony a ceremonial certificate is signed as a memento of the wonderful day of celebration in your child's life. Grandparents, great-grandparents and godparents/mentors/supporting adults or guardians each receive their own certificate as a memento for their participation in the day and the acknowledgement of their important role in the your child’s development.
Naming Ceremonies are non-religious ceremonies that recognise the importance of love, commitment, strong family relationships and social and cultural values in the development of your child. They are not legally binding on those who take part in it. There is no age limit of a child when choosing to have a Naming Day Ceremony.
I thoroughly enjoy creating and conducting Naming Ceremonies and am available to you for consultation at any time in person, by phone, or email to ensure that your personalised ceremony is just right for you.
Included in my celebrant services to you:
- Writing of your personal naming ceremony.
- Conducting your naming ceremony in the highest professional manner.
- Provision of a PA system (at no extra cost) ensuring that guests hear the ceremony and any music incorporated (needed for large outdoor gatherings).
- Provision of a decorated table for the signing of certificates (if required).
- Presentation of a decorative printed booklet of your ceremony to keep as a memento.
- Presentation of Naming Certificates for parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and godparents/mentors/supporting adult/guardians.
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