Naming ceremonies will usually involve the important people in the person’s life: family and special friends.

 

If the naming is for a baby, or child, parents have the opportunity to invite other adults to play a supportive, or mentoring, role to their child through to adult life (sometimes called Guideparents or Guardians, occasionally Oddparents or Sparents ).

 

This may seem similar to the Godparents' responsibility, at a christening or baptism, but the role given and celebrated at a Naming Ceremony is centred on the relationship, now and in the future, between the child and the other person/people in their life, rather than the child and God/ the church.  

​

Naming Ceremonies are about acknowledging and celebrating family, friends, and community and looking forward, positively, to all of life's hopes, dreams and adventures.

 

If the Naming Ceremony is for yourself, you may want to  acknowledge and include people who are special and have been supportive to you.

 

Poems, readings, music, and quotes of personal significance can be used throughout the ceremony.  Sand blendings, wish trees, time capsules and tree plantings are just a few elements that you may wish to include.  I'll be happy to offer advice and support on what may work best for you, depending on your circumstances and venue.
 

Whether you want it to be simple or elaborate, shared with many of your friends and family or just you and a select few, I will help you to celebrate your special occasion your way.