NAMING CEREMONIES

A Naming Ceremony is a celebration of family and life. I will write a ceremony for you that is personalised and meaningful. It can be as short and sweet as you like, or we can go more in depth and add lots of detail. The most important part is choosing the aspects that are special to you and your family.

 

It will include officially naming your child and declarations of promises and commitments from parents and other significant members of the family. 

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Parents state their hopes and wishes for the child’s future and will share the experience with family and friends who attend the ceremony.  You may also choose 'guideparents' or 'guardians' to make commitments to support and guide the child as they grow.  Some like to personalise the ceremony with readings and poems or include symbolic elements such as lighting candles or planting.

 

The family usually hold a celebration after the ceremony at the same location.