Naming Ceremonies
A naming ceremony is becoming an increasingly popular option for parents who want to celebrate the birth of their child and welcome them into the world when a Christening or other religious ceremony isn't the right choice for them. It introduces your baby (or child of any age) to the world and their network of love and support who will form part of their early life and beyond.
Naming ceremonies have no legal or religious components to them, which gives you the opportunity to be as creative and meaningful as you like. You can have a naming ceremony in your own home, outside in a garden or park, at a hotel, in a community center or hall - wherever you want.
You can build whatever elements you like in to the ceremony including readings, poems, music, promises or rituals such as sand ceremonies or candle lighting. You could even consider planting a tree and watching it grow with your child.
Naming ceremonies are also the perfect way to welcome an adopted child of any age into your family.