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Naming Ceremonies

Naming Ceremonies are relatively new. Ever since some Celebrants started to officiate at them, however, they have become increasingly popular.

A Naming Ceremony is not a baptism or a christening. Such Ceremonies are by definition religious and do not come under the scope of a Civil Celebrant. it should be pointed out, however, that all major Christian Churches recognise a baptism done by anyone. 

In many cultures, a child is not recognised as being an individual until it has been named. The act of naming someone is highly significant. It gives a child a family and cultural identity and a personal name in which they can take pride.

Naming Ceremonies are appropriate for everyone. The arrival of a new baby can be celebrated with a Naming Ceremony. Providing a Naming Ceremony for older children is a beautiful way to affirm their self-esteem and give them a sense of unity with the family.

The Naming Ceremony by a Civil Celebrant is most appropriate, and is a fulfilling and meaningful experience.

Step children and adopted children can be welcomed into their new or extended family with a Naming Ceremony and adults who have outgrown their birth names may find a new sense of identity through choosing their own name which has more significance for them.

"This is Your own special child and for you this 
is the most wonderful baby in the entire world!!" 

 

Fees

As a Founding Member of the Association Combined Branch Civil Marriage Celebrants A.C.T. & New South Wales Incorporated, the fees for Your Naming Ceremony are all inclusive, with the exception of unusual travel costs.

The Ceremony date and time will be confirmed and secured by the return of the booking confirmation fee of $100.00 Please note that I will try to hold your time and date, but cannot guarantee the booking until the booking confirmation fee has been received.

No Ceremony drafts will be released until the booking confirmation fee is received. The Celebrant retains all intellectual property rights over the ceremony created.

The outstanding balance is payable at least two weeks before the ceremony. I will not attend the Ceremony unless all fees have been paid by two weeks before the ceremony date.
 
In the event that the Ceremony is cancelled by you, the deposit is non-refundable. Should you cancel the Ceremony within 14 days of the scheduled Ceremony date, having paid the balance, no refunds will be paid.
 
*A surcharge applies to all Ceremonies conducted on New Years Eve, New Years Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day, Easter, Labour Day, Queen’s Birthday Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
 

 

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Helen Wilson-Grey, Civil Marriage Celebrant
PO Box 1173, Brookvale BC NSW 2100, Australia
Tel: 02 9981 7400 - +61 2 9981 7400 (International)
Fax: 02 9981 7411 - +61 2 9981 7411 (International)
www.celebrant4you.com - celebrant4you@hotmail.com 
 

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