Naming Ceremonies in Tyne & Wear, Durham and Northumberland
A Joyful Welcome Bringing a Sense of Belonging
Naming ceremonies have been an important rite of passage in different cultures and faiths for centuries. A modern, celebrant led naming ceremony for a baby or child provides an alternative for a religious service in a place of worship, but it is no less heartfelt.
Naming ceremonies can acknowledge people with a special role in the life of the person being named. These people may be parents, siblings, friends, and, if you choose them for little ones, guide-parents. Guide-parents are trusted adults who vow to be an important part of the child’s life to adulthood.
Naming ceremonies are not just for babies and children. Adults may have and important reason to celebrate claiming a new name or reclaiming an old one. Whoever it is, the naming ceremony celebrates the person at the heart of the ceremony and the story of how they came to be named.
It would be my pleasure to joyfully present your baby, child or indeed you to be welcomed by family, friends and community.
“Kate was very open to our ideas for the naming ceremony and also made some amazingly thoughtful suggestions.. She looked after our Guide Parents and baby’s siblings too! Kate is incredibly warm, genuine and passionate about her role and we highly recommend her celebrant services.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Naming Ceremonies
Can You Help Me Arrange a Renaming Ceremony for Myself?
Yes. Our name represents our identity and how we are known by the world. The transition from one named identity to another is certainly worthy of a ceremony.
I understand you may want to arrange a renaming ceremony for one of many reasons. Whether you are reclaiming your former name following divorce or choosing a new name as part of gender affirmation, I would love to collaborate with you. Your ceremony is as unique as the reason for it.
Inviting those who love you to bear witness to your transition is a deeply personalised process. I won’t make any assumptions about what you need. By focusing on how you want to connect with your network of support in the ceremony, we will find the approach that works for you. Together we will get the tone and content just right.
Can You Help Make our Child’s Naming Ceremony Reflect Our Family?
Yes indeed! I have worked with families made up of different structures and from cultures and communities. I am also part of a beautifully blended family myself. I will not make assumptions about what you need. Instead, I will find out what works for you.
After getting to know you we can choose the ceremony structure, music and content that hold most meaning for you. Together we will create a joyful ceremony as unique as your family.
How Much Does A Naming or Renaming Ceremony Cost?
I would love to create a personalised naming or renaming ceremony with you. I will collaborate with you on each element of the script ensuring you have a completely personalised experience. The level of input and direction you will have can add to you feeling completely at ease as you welcome a new life / lease of life.
Starting from £275 this includes:
Up to two planning meetings with you before the ceremony (face to face or online) so we can get the content just right
Writing a bespoke ceremony script, including personalised readings
Communication throughout the process by telephone, email or WhatsApp so you know everything is as you want it
Revisions and changes whilst preparing the script
Attendance at and delivery of the ceremony
Travel within thirty miles of South Shields. If further, travel costs are changed at 45 pence per mile. Additional transport required (boat, train, plane, etc) will be charged accordingly.
Optional commemorative naming certificate and presentation script
Additional Charges: Some symbolic rituals such as a sand ceremony, may incur additional charges. This will depend on the overall amount of time required to plan and deliver the ceremony. We can discuss this as we collaborate.
Contact Kate about your Ceremony
I would love to hear about what you have in mind for your naming or renaming ceremony. Contact me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.