Spiritual Orkney
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Helen & Mark Woodsford-Dean
Craigielea, Harray, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2JU
+44(0)7749 934617 (mob) / +44(0)1856 761133


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Namings
Naming Ceremonies for Babies and Children
Naming your child is an important and joyous social occasion; one in which the newest member of a family is welcomed into the world, their community, and their family.

However, many parents no longer wish to dedicate their children to a named religion; instead they prefer to allow their children to decide their own beliefs when they are mature enough to do so.

With Spiritual Orkney you can still have a ritual to mark this event, without needing to include any commitment to a named religion.

Your naming ceremony can be independent of named religions, or can refer to them as much as you are comfortable with.

If you wish, your ritual can still include a formal naming and blessing of your child(ren), as well as an acknowledgment of the vital role of those who will promise to support the child(ren) through life - such as parents, grandparents, 'god-parents', guardians, and siblings.

There can also be a symbolic exchange of gifts. We make a range of suitable crafts.

Our rituals can include a naming / blessing for older children, babies, and babies yet to be born.

We can also produce ceremonies to bless the whole family which may be suitable when children from previous relationships are joining into one new family, or when children are being adopted.

Naming ceremonies can also be included within relationship blessing rituals, such as legal weddings and handfastings, so that the whole family can be included.

Fees will be discussed and agreed with you depending on your requirements but allow £250 for a stand-alone naming ceremony.

We also offer a photography service which can be added.
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