Civil naming ceremonies

We are very happy to provide the opportunity for parents to celebrate the birth and naming of their child with their relatives and buddies.

The words of the ceremony are used as a plan. You are able to personalise your ceremony by including readings by asking other folks is taking part in a way through promises. Like, you'll appoint plumped for pals or family to produce promises about the benefit of your youngster.

Concerning the service

The typical format for a naming ceremony is:

• starting terms
• reading
• naming associated with the youngster
• parents' guarantees when it comes to raising of the youngster
• opted for household or friends claims
• grandparents' promises
• signing associated with record of service
• presentation associated with certificate (this may have no legal standing) and shutting words

The service is going to be conducted by enrollment service personnel, acting in their capacity as celebrants and never registration officers.

Is a certificate issued?

A commemorative certification would be provided as a memento associated with the occasion; these certificates don't have any legal standing.

In which can the ceremony be held?

At any enrollment service ceremony space throughout the Shropshire Council area on a weekday or Saturday, or at any of the authorized venues in Shropshire at a mutually convenient time, Saturdays and Sundays included. Take a good look at the approved place list.

How do you arrange a civil naming service?

You really need to very first contact the Shropshire enter workplace on 0345 678 9016 or via e-mail to discuss and arrange your service demands.

You will end up needed to create the little one's birth certificate towards enrollment solution officials at the time of reserving your ceremony. You'll also have to pay a booking charge.

Important info

• These ceremonies do not have legal standing
• You cannot have any religious content inside naming service
• The ceremony cannot be regularly transform a young child's name. You'll be required to produce the kid's birth certificate on registration solution officer during the time of scheduling your service
• The registration service officers will not be acting inside their formal capacity as registration officials.