Baby Naming Ceremonies
What is a Baby Naming Ceremony?
A baby naming ceremony is a special way of celebrating your child's birth and welcoming the new arrival into the family. It is also an opportunity to declare, before family and friends, your promise to be as good parents as you can. It is also an opportunity for adult friends, chosen by you, to pledge their special relationship with your child. It is a unique occasion for everyone to feel involved and to offer their support in your child's future development.
All Naming Ceremonies have six essential sections but the ceremony will be personalised according to your requirements:
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Introduction and Welcome by the Ceremony Officer
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Readings
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Naming of the Child
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Parents Promises
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Supporting Adults Promises
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Closing Words
You may also choose to include:
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Reasons for the choice of name
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Acknowledgement/thanks to Grandparents
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Acknowledgement of Absent Relatives and Friends
Do Naming Ceremonies have any legal status?
NO. The ceremonies are purely ceremonial and are simply something that you, as parents, choose to do as a public gesture of love and commitment to your child.
Do Naming Ceremonies have any religious content?
NO. The ceremony is purely secular.
Where are the ceremonies held?
The ceremony can be held;
a) within a Falkirk Council marriage/ceremony room
b) within the designated area of a Venue (i.e. hotel) within Falkirk Council which has been licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies (a full list of Marriage Rooms and Approved Licensed Venues is available here|).
How much will it cost?
Fees for Baby Naming Ceremonies
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Within a Falkirk Council marriage/ceremony room
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£150
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Midweek and Weekend
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£200
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Public Holidays
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Attendance Fee only for a ceremony with an Approved Licensed Venue (all enquiries in respect of cost and availability must be made directly to the venue).
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£150
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Midweek and Weekend
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£200
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Public Holidays
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A £50 deposit (non-refundable) is payable on booking a Baby Naming Ceremony.
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How long does the ceremony last?
This will depend on the number of elements you wish to include. However, we recommend you allow about 30 minutes.
How do I arrange to book a ceremony?
Contact the Ceremonies Co-ordinator (see below) for a Booking Form.
Further Information
Contact:
Jeanette Rogers
Ceremonies Co-ordinator
Law & Administration Service
Municipal Buildings
Falkirk, FK1 5RS
Telephone: 01324 501286
Mobile: 07739 328 370
email: jeanette.rogers@falkirk.gov.uk|