Naming Ceremonies
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A Naming Ceremony is a very special way of celebrating the birth of your child and welcoming the new arrival into the family.
You can have your ceremony anywhere within the Bracknell Forest District, even if you are not a resident of the district. Ceremonies can be held at our Register Office venue The Syrett Suite, any of our approved venues, a building of your choice or in your own home.
All Naming Ceremonies have six essential sections:
- Introduction and welcome
- Reading
- Naming of the child (or children)
- Parents' promises
- Promises by supporting adults
- Closing words
You can choose to add any of the following additional sections:
- Reasons for the names
- Hopes for the childs future
- Parents' vows to each other
- Grandparents' promises
- Further readings
- Presentation of a gift to the child.
A fully trained professional Celebrant will conduct the ceremony which will last about 15 minutes but can take up to 30 minutes if more readings and options are included. During the ceremony a souvenir Record of the Ceremony is signed by parents, supporting adults and the Celebrant.
Anyone with parental responsibility can arrange a Naming Ceremony for babies or children of any age. The childs birth certificate will need to be produced before a ceremony can be booked. The fees are £188 at outside venues and £178 at the Syrett Suite.
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