Hi, I'm Jan

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Congratulations! I will be pleased to help you celebrate.

A Humanist Naming Ceremony is a joyful occasion in which a baby, a child, or sometimes several children, are welcomed into and embraced by their community. It is fun, cheery and reflects a family’s values, humour, love and sleepless nights!

It can be held in your home, in a garden or park, or at a more formal venue. It’s important for you, your family and all the children present to feel comfortable and enjoy the experience.

The process of meeting with the family a few weeks before the event gives me the opportunity to get to know who and what is important to the family so that I can reflect that in the ceremony. Music, readings, family and friends can all be included if that is appropriate to you.

Sometimes Guide Parents are chosen to make a pledge to the baby, other people choose to ask everybody present to do that.

There is an African saying that it takes a whole village to raise a child and I see a Naming Ceremony as bringing together the people who form that village, albeit that they may live far and wide.

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Jan Ferguson

Where I work

Based in Nantwich, South Cheshire, I conduct Naming Ceremonies in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wales

Fees from...

£250 locally. Further afield I charge modest travel expenses

How to contact me
Email

j.ferguson365@btinternet.com

Phone

07831 893384

Website

j.ferguson365@btinternet.com

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.

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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.