Hi, I'm Emily

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"We all thought that the ceremony you led was wonderful, friendly and low key - this is just what we had hoped for. Everything has worked out beautifully, we can't thank you enough"

Hello, I’m Emily, a celebrant accredited by Humanists UK. I have the great privilege of creating and conducting personalised and unique naming ceremonies.

A humanist naming ceremony is a chance to celebrate and welcome the arrival of a child into your family and your community.  It’s an occasion to bring family and friends together and to perhaps reflect upon the roles that key people will play in the life of the child, or children!

A naming ceremony can be held anywhere and at any time. Although most often done in a child’s early years, they can be appropriate for older children, or for adults who might be celebrating a key milestone or a new chapter in their lives. The occasion can be held pretty much anywhere; a village hall or hotel, a garden, a campsite, a kitchen – the important point is that each ceremony is totally unique, just the way you want it to be and a lovely reflection of who you are as an individual, and/or as a family.

Please do contact me if you are looking for a professional celebrant to conduct a naming ceremony, I'd love to hear from you and I’m happy to have a conversation in the first instance to explain more about what I do and how I work.

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Emily Bartram

Where I work

Based in Macclesfield I cover Cheshire, the Peak District and the North West. I am happy to discuss travelling further afield if you would like me to.

Fees from...

£250

How to contact me
Email

emily.bartram@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

07811 210 232

Website

humanist.org.uk/emilybartram

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.