Hi, I'm Helen

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Hello! I’m a Naming Ceremony Celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. A Naming Ceremony is the non‑religious equivalent of a Christening, perfect for families who are not religious or who prefer to let their children choose their own path when they are older.

I create and deliver joyous, heartfelt, and uplifting personalised humanist naming ceremonies that celebrate the arrival of a new child. I also lead ceremonies to welcome an adopted child into a family, celebrate a blended family, or affirm a new identity.

What I Offer

I will meet with you and your family, either in person or online, to gather everything I need to craft a bespoke, non‑religious ceremony that welcomes your child with warmth and love. Together, we will create an authentic, personal, and meaningful occasion that makes the day uniquely special.

Personalised Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new life is a momentous occasion, and I will personalise your ceremony every step of the way — from our initial meeting right through to the completed script. You may wish to involve family and friends, include music, poetry or readings, or weave in symbolic rituals. You might also choose to appoint Guide Parents — sometimes called mentors or champions — as a non‑religious alternative to godparents.

I will guide you through the process so that, whatever you choose, your ceremony feels unique to your family.

Contact Me

Please get in touch if you are looking for a professional celebrant to conduct your child’s Naming Ceremony. I would be delighted to help you create a joyful and memorable celebration.

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Helen Ringer

Where I work

I am based in Hertfordshire and I am also willing to conduct ceremonies in the surrounding areas within an agreed mileage.

Fees from...

£250

How to contact me
Email

helen.ringer@humanistceremonies.org.uk

Phone

+44 (0)7799640006

Website

humanist.org.uk/helenringer

Instagram

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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.