Namings & Welcomings

Welcome your child into the world, your family and the community in front of those you love! Our celebrants have assisted with countless naming ceremonies over the past 17 years. Parents choose to have a Celebrate People naming ceremony because they want to mark the arrival of their child and demonstrate their love and commitment to the new member of their family. 

Our humanist and spiritual care celebrants travel across Scotland – from the Borders to the Highlands & Islands – to be with you and your family on the most special day.

​We believe our name is part of who makes us who we are.  What will we call our child?  it usually reflects family history and heritage or something that means something to you as parents. 

Naming ceremonies often include your wishes and hopes for your child is.  We can offer lots of ideas for readings, poems, wishes that you may wish to include

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Of course your family should be involved in this celebration of a new life. Grandparents often have an important role in a child’s life; we can create a special moment in the ceremony for them. Big brothers and sisters might want to do a wee reading, light a candle, help with a handfasting or plant a tree. Water or fire are great symbols of new life and hope, and these symbols resonate very much with our families. You can find some ideas below, but there are many more – just ask us!

https://www.perfectpromisesuk.com/post/10-readings-for-a-baby-naming-ceremony

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“I asked John and Ash what they wished for their little one….

Kindness. Above all else.

Love. Yourself, others, our world.

Health. Physical, mental, emotional.

Understanding. Of yourself and others.

Integrity. Do the right thing, even when it’s hard.

A sense of wonder. For everything.

Friendship. Be a good friend and you’ll have good friends.

Fun. Sing, dance and laugh out loud.

Gratefulness. For who and what you have.

Creativity. In whatever you do, think outside that box, or rectangle, or circle!”

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Around £180 plus travel costs

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