NAMING CEREMONIES

Religious institutes offer baby ceremonies as rites of passage into their religion, such as christenings and baptisms. The non-religious alternative around for some time is a naming ceremony. Naming ceremonies allow the parents to introduce the child to extended family and friends who may not have met the child in their first few weeks or months of life.

The naming ceremony has no legal components and therefore can be catered 100% to your preference. Parents will often choose 2 people to act as guardians for their child in the case they cannot any longer. Asking potential guardians prior to the ceremony is important so there are no surprises! It is of course a huge honour.

Ceremonies can vary in duration and can be broken up by rituals and interaction with guests. Your celebrant is there to guide you every step of the way. A few ideas can be found below, to get you started.