General information

• Children of any age can have a naming ceremony, they are not just for babies
• Any parent or anyone else who has legal guardianship of the child can arrange a naming ceremony
• Once you have booked your ceremony you will be given an information pack detailing the options for your ceremony
• You must then complete the ceremony checklist and confirmation and hand this into the Register Office no later than one week prior to your ceremony
• If you wish to make an appointment to discuss your ceremony you may do so by telephoning 0161 909 6501
• You must arrive at your chosen venue at least 15 minutes before the ceremony is due to start
• Naming ceremonies held at the Register Office will take place in either of the suites held on the ground floor, where there is disabled access to both rooms
• You may choose an outside venue from one of our approved premises
• You may take video recordings and photographs during the ceremony
• At the end of the ceremony a certificate will be issued, signed by the celebrant, parents and supporting adults. A further copy of the certificate will be retained by the celebrant to form part of the Naming Register.

This page was last updated on 3 October 2009