Parents name their child(ren) in the presence of family and friends who in turn welcome the new life into their culture and way of life.

Naming Ceremonies have been in our culture and society for a long time, probably well before Christianity. Many cultures, societies and nations have ceremonies to welcome and acknowledge a new life. It is a welcome, a recognition and a celebration.

Celebrants have a range of ceremonies to welcome a new life into a family, a community and the world. Naming Ceremonies remind adults of the responsibilities involved in raising children as well as recognising and appointing those who will have an important role to play in the emerging young life. Certificates for parents, godparents and grandparents are issued at the ceremony. There is a selection of certificates to be issued.

The content of my Naming Ceremonies have choices and options for parents. Human values such as honesty, fairness, integrity and love are emphasised. Some parents feel that in later years the child can choose a value system when they are old enough to do so.

I usually do some research into the meaning of your child’s names and include this in the presentation.

Most naming ceremonies are done at home, a friend’s house or a nearby park or beach. Some couples choose to return to the venue where they were married for the naming ceremony for their child.