Hi, I'm Hannah
Naming ceremonies can be the most fabulous ceremonies to take! Though rarely the quietest - I find there's usually an element of organised chaos, especially when young children are involved, but that's all part of the fun.
A humanist naming ceremony gives you the chance to welcome a new member of your family exactly the way you want to. Be it to celebrate the arrival of a new baby, the culmination of a successful adoption, the blending of two families or the recognition of a new identity post-transition, a humanist ceremony allows you to choose how, when and where you want to mark your special occasion. You might decide to celebrate at home, in your garden, at a hotel or party venue; my most unusual setting so far is an independent cinema.
Wherever we hold it, I love working with families to create a ceremony that truly reflects you all and the love you share, and am blown away every time I get to play a small part in helping people express publicly what they live and breathe every day in caring for each other.
Whatever ideas you have, I'm excited to hear them, and we can build a naming ceremony that is all yours.
Hannah went above and beyond, she helped us every step of the way - even down to simple things like helping with decoration on the day itself when we were a bit stressed!
— Katie and Gerry
Do not hesitate - from the moment we met her Hannah was impeccable. She made an important day very special.
— Dan
...compassionate, empathetic, patient and caring...
— Jean
Hannah McKerchar
Where I work
Mainly West and South Yorkshire, but I'll travel wherever I am wanted in the UK!
Fees from...
£275
How to contact me
Phone
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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.
