Naming ceremonies
A Naming ceremony is a formal and dignified
non-religious ceremony to celebrate the birth of a child or to
welcome an adopted child or stepchild into a new family. The child
or children can be of any age. Naming ceremonies have no legal
status. Ceremonies can usually be arranged at a Register Office or
other approved venues.
Please note that this service is not provided by Ryedale
District Council. Information on this service is provided by North
Yorkshire County Council. Please select the link on the right for
further information on their website.
The birth of your child is a very special occasion and you may
wish to formally celebrate his or her arrival with family and
friends. A naming ceremony is a unique way of doing this.
The secular ceremony is an opportunity to welcome your child
into your family and the wider community and to publicly pledge
your love and support to them.
Every ceremony is personal to you and your child in the
readings and promises you choose. Supporting adults and
grandchildren can make their own promises and you may wish to give
a special gift to your child during the ceremony.
A fully trained professional celebrant will conduct the
ceremony at a local register offices or an approved
local venue. For further advice and assistance, please
contact your local registry office.
Registering of births and the organisation of naming
ceremonies in Ryedale is the responsibility of North Yorkshire
County Council.