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Hi there! I’m Jenny Rudd and I am a humanist celebrant. I conduct naming ceremonies in the West Midlands and Warwickshire area.

Naming ceremonies are often held as people feel the arrival of a child is an important event to celebrate and specifically to welcome a child or children into their world – if you are reading this then you must already be sharing a similar belief! It is a chance to celebrate their safe arrival and introduce them to their circle of family and friends, often incorporated with 1st birthdays. They are informal, happy occasions about the individual child and family, often including the appointment of guide parents. Some naming ceremonies include music, poetry, readings and symbolic gestures, for example sand blending or a tree of ‘wishes’.

There are many options available to suit your preferences. I will work closely with you to provide a unique and memorable occasion. We will meet informally and I will gather all of the relevant information and ideas from you with the aim of producing a ceremony both fun and moving in equal measure.

I held a naming day for my daughter close to her 1st birthday – she’s now all grown up but the memories remain! It was such a wonderful and touching occasion, a lovely location on a warm summer’s day, surrounded by family and friends. This experience inspired me to pursue a celebrant role, with the hope that others may get to experience the delight I felt from such a heart-warming ceremony. I look forward to hearing from you and helping to make fantastic memories for you to treasure!

‘Jenny created a poetic ceremony, funny and moving by turns. Lovely!’

‘I could listen to you speak ALL.DAY.LONG. Found you captivating!’

‘As a celebrant, Jenny was elegant, professional and polished, but also very friendly and engaging.’

‘Jenny exudes such warmth and enthusiasm, we loved the ceremony!’

‘Jenny has a lovely speaking voice and style. She’s down to earth but still brings a sense of occasion.’

‘Jenny was wonderful. She handled our ceremony at very short notice but still made it brilliantly personal. Nothing was too much trouble for her to include seamlessly.’

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Jenny Rudd

Where I work

West Midlands and Warwickshire

Fees from...

£240.00

How to contact me
Email

jennyrudd.jr@gmail.com

Website

humanist.org.uk/jennyrudd

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.