Naming Ceremonies

Are you looking to celebrate your newborn or young child, but you don’t have any affiliation with religion for a baptism or christening? Then a naming ceremony is absolutely perfect for you! Many families choose to combine a child’s first birthday with the celebration of a naming ceremony. Alternatively, you can have a separate celebration at a time that suits all. You may hold it at your home, a relative’s home, in a park (with a Plan B backup in case of weather), local hall, cafe, restaurant or function venue. 

A name is unique. A name is a celebration. A name stays with you forever. It is a gift that’s given to you at birth and stays with you your entire life. A naming ceremony signifies this new beginning and is a beautiful and joyous event. And it’s a time when all the special people in a child’s life can get together and celebrate with some great food and drink (how good is kids’ party food!).

Setting the right mood and tone for this special event again often falls to the celebrant. So, the Naming Ceremony should be no longer than 15 minutes. Generally, there are lots of children at these gatherings and we want to keep them happy as well. We can incorporate so much in that time. Capturing the feeling and tone you desire is a unique skill I possess, and enjoy creating a ceremony that fits you perfectly while everyone is engaged.

We can include all the special people in the ceremony (God Parents or Guardians/Mentors), Grandparents, brothers and sisters, and parents and present them with a certificate for keepsake. Welcomes, tributes, readings, the birth story, the child’s name’s meaning, wishes for your child and signing a register are all elements we can consider and include in the ceremony. I have 2 children, 3 step children and have been a teacher for over 25 years so you can be assured that I have got this!

It is a tradition that dates back centuries and has gone through many iterations and changes over the years. Regardless of what kind of ceremony you desire, be it traditional, casual, modern or alternative, I have a lot of experience in performing these joyous occasions and embrace the opportunity to work with you to perform a ceremony remembered for years to come.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly on 0407 370 287 or via email to answer any questions you may have. I can email you a sample ceremony.

$400 is the fee (maybe more for travel). 

Creating and conducting a large range of ceremonies is my absolute passion, and I look forward to speaking to you about how I can help you with your special one’s day.

Options in Naming Ceremonies