Hi, I'm Debbie

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Being a celebrant is thoroughly enjoyable and very satisfying. I love meeting families and listening to their stories and memories. Every person is unique and every family is different. It will be my pleasure to create a ceremony for you that is personal, positive and completely bespoke.

Many families would love to welcome new arrivals but don’t feel that a Christening is right for them. This is where humanist naming ceremonies come in; they are warm, personal celebrations of life and the content of your ceremony can be as formal or informal as you want. My ceremonies are not anti-religious but rooted in the humanist ideal of living an ethical and empathic existence. Being non-religious, they can provide the perfect solution for multi-faith families and silent time for personal prayer and reflection can be built in. One of the best aspects of humanism is its open-minded ethos; every family is unique and humanists appreciate that. Whatever the shape of your family, we can craft a ceremony that’s perfect for you.

You don’t have to be a humanist; many parents simply want their children to have the freedom to make their own religious choices when they are older.

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Debbie Steed

Where I work

I conduct humanist namings in Bucks, Beds, Milton Keynes, Oxon, Luton and Northants.

Fees from...

250

How to contact me
Email

deborah.steed@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07712 669180

Website

humanist.org.uk/debbiesteed

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.