Hi, I'm Tracy
Celebrating families – in all their shapes and sizes!
Centred around your hopes and dreams for your child, whatever their age, naming and welcoming ceremonies are joyous and fun celebrations of new life, family and community – where everyone can take part. They are the perfect way to celebrate new life or mark a new beginning. For newborns or toddlers they are often combined with a birthday party, but they don't have to be limited to young children – they can be held whenever you are ready and wherever you choose.
I love working with families of all shapes and sizes, creating ceremonies that really resonate with your own family traditions and vibe. Getting everyone involved can bring extra meaning to your ceremony – and there are many different ways we can include people in the proceedings. We can include a ceremonial element, from a wish box, to a book signing. Or perhaps play a part in some thumb print art as a lovely reminder of the day.
Naming ceremonies really are a joyful and uplifting experience – I absolutely love doing them, and they can create some lovely memories for your child as they grow up (wish boxes or books can be an especially nice touch that and something everyone can join in with). There’s also the opportunity to add a few other fun elements if there are other small children present, so everyone has the best time.
It’s fun to end on a high note, so at the end of the ceremony I invite everyone to join in the naming itself. This is also the moment where all of your gathered friends and family repeat their commitment to support your child. It can be fun to mark this part of the ceremony with blowing bubbles or waving flags. Yay!
Thank you so much for all your help and advice on the ceremony. It really meant a lot to us, and definitely made our son’s naming day feel extra special. It was the perfect afternoon – we really enjoyed it.
— Fi & David
You took all the stress out of organising our naming ceremony. You also added lots of personal touches which we really appreciated, as did all our friends & family.
— Cat & Ed
We had so many people come up to us and say such lovely things about our ceremony, what a beautiful job you did, and how much they loved the humanist approach.
— Anna & Matt
Tracy Staskevich
Where I work
Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and further afield!
Fees from...
£250
How to contact me
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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.
