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Independent Celebrant

Deborah M McGregor

MEd, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) Psych

all areas covered by negotiation

The non-religious alternative to a Christening planned solely to incorporate the wishes of the family

Having your baby Christened has no legal status it is solely intended to introduce your child into the Christian faith. For many parents nowadays Christenings are the way in which parents publicly recognise the arrival of their new baby however they might not always feel comfortable with the religious aspect of such an occasion, this is where a Naming Ceremony offers a very special personal alternative.

In planning a Naming Ceremony the wishes of the family are of primary concern and importance. The ceremony is written personally for your child and your family, the family is fully involved in choosing wording, music and any contributions which can still be religious in style, or more spiritual or non-religious ceremonies can be chosen as alternatives.

Naming ceremonies can also be used as a celebration of adoption or to welcome step-children into an extended family unit. Children of any age may have a Naming Ceremony - you may wish to include older children as well as your new child.

Naming Ceremonies can be held at a location of your choice - you might decide this to be in your own home or garden or some other location that might feel special to you, as well as more formal locations such as a hotel or community hall - the choice is yours.

The ceremony usually lasts for about 30 minutes and anyone you choose can contribute to or take part in the ceremony.

The child will usually have Gaurdians instead of Godparents.

As with Christenings, Naming Ceremonies have no legal status and you will still need to have your baby's birth registered in the conventional way.

Fees

include officiating at the ceremony and an optional planning meeting

Weekdays £95

Saturdays and Sundays £120

All areas covered by negotiation

Basic travelling expenses incurred for ceremonies outside of a 25 mile radius of Portsmouth, Hampshire - please enquire for further details

For further details or an informal chat regarding your own requirements please contact

Deborah McGregor

Write to: 8 Morris Close