Hi, I'm Charlotte
Hello! I'm a Naming Celebrant trained and accredited by Humanists UK. My aim is to create original, heartfelt, uplifting ceremonies to welcome your precious child. The arrival of a child, whether it's a baby, toddler or adopted child joing a family, is one of the most monumental things to happen in the world and a Humanist Ceremony can be exactly what you want it to be.
I'll work closely with your family to craft a personal, bespoke celebration to welcome your child or children into the family and the world with warmth, love and beauty. Together we'll write a heartwarming ceremony incorporating personal elements, stories, readings, music and promises to make the day unique and special. People often choose to have Guide Parents, sometimes called Mentors or even Odd Parents! The day can be as formal or informal as you like and can take place in a park, your home and garden, in the countryside, a village hall or even on a walk; go on surprise me!
My writing and presenting styles are usually described as warm, relaxed and inclusive; aiming to create a comfortable atmosphere, at the same time acknowledging the importance and sincerity of the day.
My home is in a village in Derbyshire, 6 miles North of Derby just off the A6. My interests are the countryside, wildlife, my garden, reading, the cinema and theatre; but above all, spending time with my children, granddaughter and extended family, eating lovely food, having a laugh, lots of fun and plenty of hugs.
I love every element of this job, meeting families, doing the research, writing and delivering the ceremony and then handing over the special presentation copy for you to keep and enjoying the beautiful 'vibes' of the day.
' Thank you so much for the script. It is lovely and we can truly see the words come alive as I read what you have put together so beautifully' on receiving the completed script.
— Sarah and Adam
'This is simply beautiful and just perfect', on receiving the script.
'Thanks again Charlotte for the most amazing ceremony, everyone loved it, it was simply perfect'. after the ceremony by email.
— Tracey and Davina
Charlotte West-Oram
Where I work
I work almost anywhere within a 25 mile radius of my home near Belper but will go further afield with the addition of a small fee to cover travel expenses.
Fees from...
My charge is £240 for the family meeting, writing, researching and printing the presentation ceremony for you to keep.
How to contact me
charlottewestoramcelebrant@gmail.com
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HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is the network of more than 550 celebrants, trained by national charity Humanists UK to a gold standard to provide memorable and meaningful humanist ceremonies to non-religious people. Operating throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, we deliver authentic, tailor-made and heartfelt ceremonies for life’s key moments. They are always inclusive and welcoming, regardless of the beliefs of those attending.
You can trust Humanist Ceremonies celebrants: We are DBS-checked, fully insured, and regularly peer reviewed for quality assurance. We are committed to a code of conduct, and have a transparent and robust complaints process in the rare case of a problem. We all pay a monthly fee to Humanists UK to further support the work of the charity, and are part of a regional network for like-minded celebrants for support and learning.
Humanist naming ceremonies
A humanist naming ceremony is a joyous event, and the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to welcome your child into the world, with no reference to religion. It focuses on the child, their future and the circle of love and support around them, offering a sincere and personal alternative to a christening or other religious ceremony.
