Hi, I'm Philippa
As a Humanist Naming Celebrant, I create and deliver joyful, heartfelt ceremonies to celebrate the arrival of a new child, mark an adoption, celebrate a blended family, affirm a new identity or reclaim an old one.
Why a Humanist Naming Ceremony?
For millennia, in every culture right across the globe, humans have celebrated their important life events with rituals and ceremony - and organised religions don't have the monopoly on that!
A Humanist Naming Ceremony is a chance for you to enjoy a unique celebration, where every detail is tailored to you, in words that are meaningful to your family, expressing the values you want to convey.
Humanism is all about inclusivity and diversity, so EVERYONE is welcome at a humanist naming ceremony.
You can involve your family and friends, and possibly Guideparents, with singing, music, poetry and ritual - or not!
Together, we will craft a bespoke non-religious ceremony: one that reflects your family in all its marvellous diversity!
A bit about me
During my career as a GP, and more recently as a Counsellor, I've helped many people navigate the important times in their lives - and the welcoming of New Life is just about the most important thing there is!
As the mother of four (now adult) children, I know that anything involving children can get a bit messy... and I'm pretty unflappable!
In my spare time you might find me running (very slowly) or swimming in the wild outdoors. And I do a bit of crochet when I sit down.
I am the unpaid staff to two cats.
Philippa Moorhead
Where I work
I live in Sheffield and work across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
I can also undertake ceremonies on Ynys Mon/Anglesey and North Wales.
I may be able to travel further afield if you think I'm right for you, but you may need to allow for travel expenses if so.
Fees from...
£280
Please don't hesitate to contact me for an informal, no-obligation chat before you book.
How to contact me
philippa.moorhead@humanistceremonies.org.uk
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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.
