Hi, I'm Stephen
Hello! I’m a naming ceremony celebrant, trained and accredited by Humanists UK. 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 mark an adopted child joining a family, celebrate a blended family, or to affirm a new identity.
What I offer
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 preferences. You may choose to involve family and friends, singing, music, poetry, and even symbolic rituals. You 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.
Contact me
Please do contact me if you are looking for a professional celebrant to conduct your child’s naming ceremony, I’m happy to have a conversation in the first instance to explain more about what I do and how I work.
Stephen Kenealy
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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.
