Hello! I’m a naming ceremony celebrant based in Northern Ireland, trained and accredited by Humanists UK.
As a celebrant, I create and deliver joyous, heartfelt, and uplifting personalised humanist naming ceremonies, welcoming children to the world and celebrating their uniqueness. The ceremonies are not just for babies; they are for all ages of children, including teenagers. These celebrate all stages of family life, for example, welcoming stepchildren into a new blended family. They also don’t have to be for children; you may find yourself transitioning from one identity to another and wish to mark the ‘new’ you and the fabulous person you will be going forward.
A naming ceremony can be combined with a birthday party. Naming Ceremonies can be small family occasions or bigger events to include extended family and friends. Your ceremony can be held indoors or outdoors, on the beach, in the forest, at home, or that gorgeous restaurant, where would you choose?
What I offer
Your child is unique, so the ceremony I create will be as unique and individual as they are. I’ll work closely with your family to craft a bespoke, non-religious ceremony that welcomes your child into the family with warmth and love. Together we’ll create an authentic and heartwarming ceremony, incorporating personal elements, stories, and promises, to make the day uniquely special.
Personalised Naming Ceremonies
Welcoming a new life is a momentous occasion. From the initial consultation to the final script, I ensure that every detail is tailored to your preference. You may choose to involve family and friends, singing, music, poetry, and even symbolic rituals. You can also include guide parents, sometimes called mentors, champions, or even ‘odd parents’, as an alternative to godparents. It’s a day that will be unique to your family.
The day will be very relaxed but will include formal elements of pledges, promises and of course the naming.
Contact me
I’m happy to have a conversation, in the first instance, to explain more about what I do and how I work. For a naming ceremony as unique as your child, crafted by a professional celebrant, please contact me today.
